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SQE 1 Topics

Sub Topic

Corresponding Chapter

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The purpose, scope and content of the SRA Principles

Chapter 1

The purpose, scope and content of the Code of Conduct

SRA Code of Conduct for Solicitors, RELs and RFLs

Chapter 2, Pages 28–72

SRA Code of Conduct for Firms in relation to Managers in authorised firms

Chapter 2, Pages 72–73

SRA Code of Conduct for Firms in relation to Compliance Officers

Chapter 2, Pages 73–75

Ethics and Professional Conduct will be assessed pervasively across both SQE1 assessments (FLK1 and FLK2). As a result, candidates may be assessed on an ethical or conduct issue in any subject area featured on SQE1. Please use the following table to assist you with your preparations for the pervasive nature of ethics and professional conduct.

Ethics and Professional Conduct in Dispute Resolution (FLK1)

Application of the SRA Principles to Dispute Resolution

Chapter 3

Application of the SRA Code of Conduct to Dispute Resolution

Chapter 3

Ethics and Professional Conduct in Business Law and Practice (FLK1)

Application of the SRA Principles to Business Law and Practice

Chapter 4

Application of the SRA Code of Conduct to Business Law and Practice

Chapter 4

Ethics and Professional Conduct in Criminal Law and Practice (FLK2)

Application of the SRA Principles to Criminal Law and Practice

Chapter 5

Application of the SRA Code of Conduct to Criminal Law and Practice

Chapter 5

Ethics and Professional Conduct in Wills and the Administration of Estates (FLK2)

Application of the SRA Principles to Wills and the Administration of Estates

Chapter 6

Application of the SRA Code of Conduct to Wills and the Administration of Estates

Chapter 6

Ethics and Professional Conduct in Property Practice (FLK2)

Ethics and Professional Conduct in Property Practice (FLK2)

Chapter 7

Application of the SRA Code of Conduct to Property Practice

Chapter 7

Ethics and Professional Conduct in Solicitors’ Accounts (FLK2)

Application of the SRA Principles to Solicitors’ Accounts

Chapter 8

Application of the SRA Code of Conduct to Solicitors’ Accounts

Chapter 8

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