Essential Legal System and Legal Services for SQE1

Book excerpt: Essential Legal System and Legal Services for SQE1 explains the key principles of the English and Welsh Legal System, sources of law and legal services in a clear, concise and easy-to-follow style. Principles are introduced and illustrated with reference to practical examples. The book explains the importance of, and the workings of, the Legal System of England and Wales, including the hierarchy of the courts, sources of law and the regulation of legal services. The book provides a clear and structured approach with opportunities to apply the relevant principles to the law. It also includes a range of interactive features, including: ● Revision points: Each chapter concludes with a concise list of key revision points. ● Multiple choice questions: Each section of the book provides multiple choice questions following the SQE1 question format (with answers to enable you to test your knowledge). Further multiple choice questions and answers are also provided on the companion website. Part of a series of books aimed at those who are preparing for SQE1, this concise and accessible text provides a clear understanding of the key principles of the Legal System and Legal Services of England and Wales, and enables you to test your assessment skills.