SQE2 Oral Tasks
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The oral component of the SQE2 assessment evaluates your ability to perform practical legal tasks in realistic scenarios. It focuses on two main skill areas: Advocacy and Interview and Attendance Note / Legal Analysis, which are assessed across different legal contexts. These tasks test your communication, analytical, and practical skills, essential for the role of a newly qualified solicitor.
Advocacy (Dispute Resolution)
In this task, you are assessed on their ability to present arguments and represent a client in the context of a civil dispute. The scenarios may involve making oral submissions to a court or tribunal, presenting a case for a client, or addressing legal and factual issues to achieve the client's desired outcome. You must demonstrate the ability to construct a persuasive argument, respond to opposing views, and apply legal principles to the facts of the case. This task reflects the real-life responsibilities of solicitors in managing disputes effectively and advocating on behalf of their clients.
Advocacy (Criminal Litigation)
This task evaluates your ability to represent a client in criminal proceedings. Scenarios may include making bail applications, plea submissions, or presenting arguments during a procedural hearing. You are tested on their ability to analyse the legal and factual issues in a criminal case, articulate the client's position clearly, and advocate effectively. You must demonstrate professionalism and ethical judgment, and ensure that your submissions align with the client's interests while adhering to procedural rules. This task is vital for assessing your readiness to handle the pressures and responsibilities of criminal advocacy.
Interview and Attendance Note / Legal Analysis (Property Practice)
In this assessment, you conduct a simulated client interview relating to a property matter, such as a conveyancing transaction or a landlord-tenant dispute. The task tests your ability to gather relevant information from the client, provide initial advice, and address the client's concerns clearly and professionally. Following the interview, you are required to produce an attendance note, summarising the key points of the discussion and providing a structured legal analysis of the issues raised. This task assesses the ability to manage client relationships, extract essential details, and apply legal principles in a practical context.
Interview and Attendance Note / Legal Analysis (Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice)
This task focuses on estate planning and probate administration. You are expected to interview a client about matters such as drafting a will, managing intestacy issues, or administering an estate. During the interview, you must demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and the ability to explain complex legal concepts in a way that the client can understand. After the interview, you prepare an attendance note that captures the client's instructions, identifies key legal issues, and outlines a preliminary legal analysis. This task assesses your ability to handle sensitive matters, provide clear advice, and draft accurate records of client interactions.
The SQE2 oral assessments are designed to test a range of essential legal skills in practical scenarios. These oral tasks ensure that you are prepared to handle the demands of legal practice with competence and confidence as a Day One Solicitors.
Advocacy (Dispute Resolution)
In this task, you are assessed on their ability to present arguments and represent a client in the context of a civil dispute. The scenarios may involve making oral submissions to a court or tribunal, presenting a case for a client, or addressing legal and factual issues to achieve the client's desired outcome. You must demonstrate the ability to construct a persuasive argument, respond to opposing views, and apply legal principles to the facts of the case. This task reflects the real-life responsibilities of solicitors in managing disputes effectively and advocating on behalf of their clients.
Advocacy (Criminal Litigation)
This task evaluates your ability to represent a client in criminal proceedings. Scenarios may include making bail applications, plea submissions, or presenting arguments during a procedural hearing. You are tested on their ability to analyse the legal and factual issues in a criminal case, articulate the client's position clearly, and advocate effectively. You must demonstrate professionalism and ethical judgment, and ensure that your submissions align with the client's interests while adhering to procedural rules. This task is vital for assessing your readiness to handle the pressures and responsibilities of criminal advocacy.
Interview and Attendance Note / Legal Analysis (Property Practice)
In this assessment, you conduct a simulated client interview relating to a property matter, such as a conveyancing transaction or a landlord-tenant dispute. The task tests your ability to gather relevant information from the client, provide initial advice, and address the client's concerns clearly and professionally. Following the interview, you are required to produce an attendance note, summarising the key points of the discussion and providing a structured legal analysis of the issues raised. This task assesses the ability to manage client relationships, extract essential details, and apply legal principles in a practical context.
Interview and Attendance Note / Legal Analysis (Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice)
This task focuses on estate planning and probate administration. You are expected to interview a client about matters such as drafting a will, managing intestacy issues, or administering an estate. During the interview, you must demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and the ability to explain complex legal concepts in a way that the client can understand. After the interview, you prepare an attendance note that captures the client's instructions, identifies key legal issues, and outlines a preliminary legal analysis. This task assesses your ability to handle sensitive matters, provide clear advice, and draft accurate records of client interactions.
The SQE2 oral assessments are designed to test a range of essential legal skills in practical scenarios. These oral tasks ensure that you are prepared to handle the demands of legal practice with competence and confidence as a Day One Solicitors.
