SQE1 Land Law: The Complete Revision Guide
Land Law covers estates and interests in land, legal and equitable interests, co-ownership, leases, easements, covenants, mortgages and the rules of priority in both registered and unregistered land. It is conceptual and heavily case- and statute-based, and priority questions are a reliable source of marks.
How Land Law is examined in SQE1
Questions ask whether an interest is legal or equitable, whether a lease or easement has been created, whether a covenant runs, or whose interest takes priority. The 1925 legislation and the Land Registration Act 2002 are central.
The 9 Land Law subtopics
Every area of the Land Law syllabus, each with its own in-depth guide:
How to revise Land Law
- Master the difference between legal and equitable interests and the formalities for each.
- Know how easements and covenants are created and run.
- Be fluent in priority — overriding interests in registered land, and land charges in unregistered land.
Land Law SQE1 FAQ
Is Land Law on SQE1?
Yes. Land Law is one of the 13 subjects assessed in SQE1, examined in FLK2 through single best answer multiple choice questions.
How is Land Law examined in SQE1?
Questions ask whether an interest is legal or equitable, whether a lease or easement has been created, whether a covenant runs, or whose interest takes priority. The 1925 legislation and the Land Registration Act 2002 are central.
How should I revise Land Law for SQE1?
Work through each subtopic, understand how it is tested, and practise exam-style questions under time. The LearnSQE course covers every Land Law subtopic with a video lesson, notes, practice and a topic mock.
Learn Land Law properly
Video lessons, practice and a topic mock for every subtopic — in the LearnSQE course.