SQE2 Exam at a Glance

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SQE2 Study Tips

• Create a structured study schedule at least 4-6 weeks before your SQE2 exam date.
• Focus on understanding core concepts rather than memorising answers for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination Part 2 Practical.
• Use our free practice tests to identify weak areas and track your progress over time.
• Review the official SQE2 exam syllabus to ensure complete topic coverage.
• Take timed practice sessions to build your exam pace and reduce test-day anxiety.

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Sample SQE2 Practice Questions

Try these questions from our free SQE2 practice tests. The correct answer and an explanation follow each question.

1. Testamentary capacity under the Banks v Goodfellow test requires the testator to:

   • A. Have capacity under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 alone
   • B. Understand the nature of a will, the extent of their property, the claims of potential beneficiaries and be free of insane delusion affecting the will
   • C. Have been examined by a psychiatrist before execution
   • D. Be over 18 and not subject to a Lasting Power of Attorney

   Answer: B. Understand the nature of a will, the extent of their property, the claims of potential beneficiaries and be free of insane delusion affecting the will

   Banks v Goodfellow (1870) established the four-limb test: understanding the nature and effect of a will, the extent of the property being disposed of, the claims of those who might expect to benefit and not suffering from a disorder of the mind.

2. When drafting a witness statement for use in civil proceedings, what rules must be followed under Practice Direction 32?

   • A. The statement can be in any format the witness prefers
   • B. It must be in the witness's own words, contain a statement of truth, be in the first person, and deal with matters of fact within the witness's knowledge
   • C. It should be drafted entirely by the solicitor without the witness's input
   • D. It can include opinion evidence from any witness

   Answer: B. It must be in the witness's own words, contain a statement of truth, be in the first person, and deal with matters of fact within the witness's knowledge

   Under PD 32, a witness statement must be in the witness's own language, written in the first person, contain only facts within the witness's personal knowledge, include a statement of truth, and be signed by the witness. It should not contain argument or opinion (unless from an expert).

3. The 'but for' test in causation requires the claimant to prove:

   • A. The defendant was the last person to act before the injury
   • B. The damage would not have occurred but for the defendant's breach
   • C. The defendant intended the consequences
   • D. Loss was foreseeable at the time of breach

   Answer: B. The damage would not have occurred but for the defendant's breach

   The basic causation test asks whether, but for the defendant's negligent act or omission, the claimant would have suffered the same loss; if so, causation is not established.

4. A client attends an interview accompanied by their adult child who frequently answers questions on the client's behalf. What should the solicitor do?

   • A. Allow the adult child to continue answering as it saves time
   • B. Politely request time alone with the client to ensure the instructions come from the client directly
   • C. Ask the adult child to provide written confirmation of the instructions
   • D. Accept the instructions from the adult child as an agent

   Answer: B. Politely request time alone with the client to ensure the instructions come from the client directly

   The solicitor should speak to the client alone to ensure instructions are genuinely the client's own and not influenced by the accompanying person. This is particularly important in vulnerable client situations and when taking will instructions.

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