In this foundational episode of SQE1 Essentials, we explore the structure and sources of the English Legal System, including how laws are created, interpreted, and applied.

🎓 You’ll learn:

• ​The historical development of English law: from the Norman Conquest to the Magna Carta
• ​The different sources of law: Acts of Parliament, delegated legislation, and case law
• ​The structure of the courts and how precedent works: ratio decidendi and obiter dicta
• ​Key interpretive approaches: the literal rule, golden rule, mischief rule, and purposive approach
• The UK’s uncodified constitution and key constitutional principles
• Legal professionals in the UK: judges, barristers, solicitors, juries
• Overview of criminal and civil procedure
• New content: The role of Welsh law and devolved legislation in modern UK law

📘 This episode provides essential context for many other areas of English law and is especially helpful for international SQE1 candidates.

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