SQE 1 Revision and Study Guides

To round out your ultimate SQE 1 bundle, these three guides serve as the perfect "At-a-Glance" companions. They are designed to sit alongside your core manuals, providing high-level overviews and quick-reference points that are essential during the final weeks of revision.

1. Barbri SQE 1 Revision Guide

The "Concise Strategist" Barbri is famous for its "pass-first" philosophy. This revision guide is a condensed version of their larger workbooks, focusing exclusively on the "Functioning Legal Knowledge" (FLK) that is most frequently tested.

• Key Feature: High-yield summaries of both FLK 1 and FLK 2.
• Ideal For: Fast-paced revision and memorizing core legal "tests" (like the Caparo test in Tort or the Three Certainties in Trusts).
• Layout: Uses bullet points and "Exam Tips" to highlight areas where students often lose marks.

2. Law and Bar Study Guide

The "Clarifier" Law and Bar guides are known for being exceptionally clear and breaking down "legalese" into plain English. This guide acts as a bridge for students who find the standard textbooks too dense.

• Key Feature: Chapter-by-chapter breakdowns that align perfectly with the SRA assessment specification.
• Ideal For: Beginners who need a clear roadmap of the entire syllabus before diving into the detail.
• Layout: Focuses on structured explanations and succinct definitions of key legal terminology.

3. QLTS Study Guide

The "Technical Powerhouse" QLTS School is widely regarded as the most rigorous provider on the market. Their study guide is designed for the student who wants to ensure they can handle the most technical and difficult 20% of the exam questions.

• Key Feature: Deep-dive analysis of complex procedural rules in Criminal Practice and Dispute Resolution.
• Ideal For: Transitioning from "understanding" to "mastery." It covers the intricate exceptions to the rules that other guides might skip.
• Layout: Highly organized with clear sections for statutory provisions, case summaries, and comparison tables.

Why have all three?

The SQE 1 is a "Single Best Answer" exam. Sometimes, one provider's explanation of a concept (like Solicitors' Accounts) will click better than another's. By including all three, you are giving your buyers a multi-perspective toolkit that ensures no topic remains confusing