The SRA and Kaplan have confirmed that the FLK does not include every topic which a well-prepared SQE candidate should study. For example, in a criminal context, the SRA would expect candidates to understand the concept of trespass, in order to apply it in answering a question on s.9 Theft Act 1968.
Trespass is not listed as a topic in the section of the FLK which deals with core principles of criminal liability. A similar point could be made about the concept of dishonesty.
In tort, the concept of trespass to land is intrinsic to the topics of nuisance and occupiers’ liability. A candidate answering a question on either of those topics could be required to demonstrate an understanding of and an ability to apply the principles governing when and whether a person is trespassing on land.
Similarly, a candidate answering a question on retained EU law should be familiar with the EU and its main institutions that passed laws and the various sources of law (which some have become retained EU law).
In some cases, background information is provided in the textbooks so that students better understand the current law (for example, in equity and trusts or taxation).
While we cannot confirm if any of these intrinsic topics (or others) will be assessed in the exam, our position is to address them in the textbooks to ensure that our candidates are not caught by surprise when sitting the exam.
The content of our course therefore covers what you will need to know to successfully pass the SQE1 assessments.