SQE1 Tort: The Complete Revision Guide
Tort on SQE1 is dominated by negligence — duty, breach, causation, remoteness and defences — alongside the other torts of occupiers' liability, nuisance, Rylands v Fletcher and vicarious liability. It is a case-driven subject where the leading authorities are frequently the key to the answer.
How Tort is examined in SQE1
Questions present an accident or loss and ask whether a duty was owed, whether it was breached, whether the damage is recoverable, or which defence applies. Psychiatric and pure economic loss are common trap areas.
The 9 Tort subtopics
Every area of the Tort syllabus, each with its own in-depth guide:
How to revise Tort
- Keep the negligence elements in strict order and apply them one at a time.
- Learn the special rules for psychiatric injury (primary vs secondary victims) and pure economic loss.
- Know the tests for vicarious liability and the recognised defences.
Tort SQE1 FAQ
Is Tort on SQE1?
Yes. Tort is one of the 13 subjects assessed in SQE1, examined in FLK1 through single best answer multiple choice questions.
How is Tort examined in SQE1?
Questions present an accident or loss and ask whether a duty was owed, whether it was breached, whether the damage is recoverable, or which defence applies. Psychiatric and pure economic loss are common trap areas.
How should I revise Tort for SQE1?
Work through each subtopic, understand how it is tested, and practise exam-style questions under time. The LearnSQE course covers every Tort subtopic with a video lesson, notes, practice and a topic mock.
Learn Tort properly
Video lessons, practice and a topic mock for every subtopic — in the LearnSQE course.