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SQE1 Dispute Resolution: The Complete Revision Guide

Dispute Resolution tests the civil litigation process end to end under the Civil Procedure Rules — from pre-action conduct and choosing a forum, through statements of case and case management, to trial, costs and enforcement. It is a procedure-heavy subject where the sequence and the rules matter.

How Dispute Resolution is examined in SQE1

Questions typically place you at a point in the litigation timeline and ask what the next correct step is, which track applies, the costs consequence, or the effect of a Part 36 offer. Precise knowledge of the CPR and time limits is what separates candidates.

The 10 Dispute Resolution subtopics

Every area of the Dispute Resolution syllabus, each with its own in-depth guide:

Analysing a claim & pre-action conductCause of action, limitation and the pre-action protocols.Alternative dispute resolutionNegotiation, mediation and arbitration; costs consequences.Starting proceedings & jurisdictionWhich court, issuing and serving the claim form.Statements of caseParticulars of claim, defence, reply and amendments.Case management & the tracksSmall claims, fast, intermediate and multi-track.Interim applications & injunctionsSummary judgment, interim payments and freezing orders.Evidence & disclosureStandard disclosure, privilege and witness/expert evidence.Trial, judgment & costsThe trial, costs orders and the general rule on costs.Part 36 offers & settlementThe mechanics and costs consequences of Part 36.Enforcement of judgmentsTaking control of goods, charging orders and third-party debt.

How to revise Dispute Resolution

  • Fix the litigation timeline in your head so you can place any question on it.
  • Master Part 36 — its mechanics and, above all, its costs consequences.
  • Know the disclosure rules and the categories of privilege.

Dispute Resolution SQE1 FAQ

Is Dispute Resolution on SQE1?

Yes. Dispute Resolution is one of the 13 subjects assessed in SQE1, examined in FLK1 through single best answer multiple choice questions.

How is Dispute Resolution examined in SQE1?

Questions typically place you at a point in the litigation timeline and ask what the next correct step is, which track applies, the costs consequence, or the effect of a Part 36 offer. Precise knowledge of the CPR and time limits is what separates candidates.

How should I revise Dispute Resolution for SQE1?

Work through each subtopic, understand how it is tested, and practise exam-style questions under time. The LearnSQE course covers every Dispute Resolution subtopic with a video lesson, notes, practice and a topic mock.

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