DiscoverSQE Exam Essentials and PreparationsEnglish Legal System 2 – Brief History of the English Legal System
English Legal System 2 – Brief History of the English Legal System

English Legal System 2 – Brief History of the English Legal System

Update: 2025-04-26
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In this episode of SQE1 Essentials, we introduce the English Legal System (ELS), tracing its evolution and explaining its fundamental structures — crucial background for all areas of English law.

🎯 You’ll learn:

  • What “law” means in the context of England and Wales
  • The difference between the English Legal System, Scottish Law, and Northern Irish Law
  • Distinction between statute law (legislation) and case law (common law and precedent)
  • The separation between criminal law and civil law
  • Public law vs private law explained
  • Substantive law vs procedural law distinctions

📘 This foundational knowledge is essential for navigating all other legal subjects, from contract to criminal law, and forms the core of the SQE1 syllabus.

📲 Access the full CELE SQE curriculum and interactive learning resources at celetraining.com

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English Legal System 2 – Brief History of the English Legal System

English Legal System 2 – Brief History of the English Legal System

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