SQE1 Self Study - please clarify the following for me - do we need to know specific sections - can anyone clarify the specification?

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Hi all

as you can see from my account I am relatively new here, although I have browsed this forum many times before.

for a number of reasons, I have decided to sit SQE1 independently, with only Revise SQE materials. I did use Bridgitte's Notes but unfortunately found multiple spelling errors / other inaccuracies that dented my confidence in the materials.

I have tailored my revision to the specification found on the SRA website, and although I would say the Revise SQE materials are mostly helpful, I have noticed the odd error and in some instances I have used the internet to find more information, for example specific sections on the Companies Act 2006.

FLK1 and FLK2 are now not long away at all and I'm really worried I haven't prepared properly. I have spent lots of time going over the specific sections within the CA 2006, and other legislation, to get the precise sub-sections to incorporate into my notes. However, I am unsure if I am going into too much detail here? And because I have spent lots of time doing that I am worried I have neglected other topics. The amount of stuff we need to know is overwhelming me.

so my questions are:

1. do we need to know specific sections / sub-sections of legislation like CA 2006? I have spent a very long time crafting a perfect procedure plan for incorporating a company from scratch, directors duties, loans to directors for example - and I am worried that actually the sections are not required knowledge (rather, just the steps). Given I have effectively a week left until the exams, I'd like to know if I can abandon trying to recall the sections etc and just focus on the actual law itself in outline.

2. as I am self-studying I have relied on the specification. however I am worried that it is overly vague and much of the terminology is vacuous and so open-ended. For example, "company decision-making and meetings: procedural, disclosure and approval requirements" to me is pretty vague - going back to point 1, I have no idea if they expect us to know the sections verbatim, or generally how much detail they expect us to go into. Any clarification re the specification would be much appreciated - can anyone tell me what the course providers' specifications/learning guides say? do they provide any clarification or do they just revert back to the specification?

To anyone who replies, I cannot thank you enough for your assistance. good luck to all sitting shortly.

 

[madbin]

I know I'm late, but maybe for students coming here after:

I totally get your concerns. One of my friends just took the SQE1, and here's what I learned:

1. Yes, you do need to know specific sections and sub-sections, especially for key legislation like the CA 2006. Your detailed notes on incorporation, directors' duties, etc., will definitely come in handy. The examiners often expect quite specific knowledge.
2. The specification is vague, but don't let that fool you. My course provider emphasised covering everything in detail. For example, with company decision-making, they expected us to know specific notice periods, exact percentages for resolutions, and relevant CA 2006 sections.

Most importantly, my course provider strongly advised against skipping any topics. They stressed that the scaling score system rewards broad knowledge, so it's crucial to cover everything, even if not in extreme depth.

Here's a piece of advice fqps gave me, for future SQE1 candidates that really helped me (to stop crying):
One thing that made a huge difference in my prep (and helped me stop panicking at the start) was taking the time to properly organise my study calendar. I broke it down like this:

1. Listed all the topics from the SRA specification
2. Divided each topic into sub-topics
3. Created a detailed timeline, allocating specific days/times for each sub-topic

This approach ensured I covered every single area, even the ones I was tempted to skip. It gave me a clear roadmap and helped me feel more in control of the massive amount of material we need to cover.
Plus, seeing everything laid out made the task feel less overwhelming. I could literally see my progress as I ticked off each sub-topic, which was a great motivator.
For anyone just starting their SQE1 journey, I'd highly recommend doing this early on. It'll save you a lot of stress and tears down the line!
Good luck to everyone preparing for the exam. Remember, good organisation is half the battle!

Good luck with the exams!