The SQE2 revision book · 2026–27 edition
Written & Oral Skills for SQE2
The FQPS Method: one way to plan every SQE2 answer, written and oral.
- 236 pages
- Paperback, full colour
- 7.44 × 9.69 in
- 2026–27 edition
- Dispatched from 21 November 2026
- 30-day returns on unopened copies
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- 236full-colour pages
- 6SQE2 assessments
- 1method for every answer
- 2026–27SRA changes included
The SQE2 book in brief
An SQE2 revision book for all six assessments.
Written & Oral Skills for SQE2 (2026–27 edition) is a 236-page, full-colour SQE2 revision book for candidates preparing for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination in England and Wales.
It covers all six SQE2 assessments (Legal Writing, Case and Matter Analysis, Legal Research, Legal Drafting, Client Interview and Attendance Note, Advocacy), with the assessment grids criterion by criterion, checklists, a full client interview script, a worked attendance note, the nine-step advocacy method, chapter recaps and a revision tracker, built around one method for every answer: FQPS (Facts, Question, Principles, Solution).
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- Title
- Written & Oral Skills for SQE2
- Subtitle
- SQE2 Revision Guide 2026–27 for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination: Legal Writing, Drafting, Research, Case and Matter Analysis, Client Interview and Advocacy
- Edition
- 2026–27 edition
- Pages
- 236, full colour
- Format
- Paperback, full colour, 7.44 × 9.69 in
- Publisher
- FQPS Academy Ltd
- Price
- £29.99, free UK delivery
The FQPS method
One method. Every SQE2 answer.
You do not need to learn a different technique for each assessment. You need to learn one, and apply it in different ways. FQPS is FQPS Academy’s adaptation of the legal syllogism, the way judges reason, barristers argue and solicitors advise, organised into four steps.
- Facts
What are the relevant facts?
Minor premise - Question
What is the legal question that needs to be answered?
The issue to be decided - Principles
What is the law that governs this question?
Major premise - Solution
What happens when you apply that law to these facts?
Conclusion
Same thinking, different voice.
The legal analysis is identical in every case. What changes is how you express it. Pick an assessment to see how the book tells you to write each step for that reader.
Writing for A letter or email to a client
- Facts“You told me that…”
- QuestionNot stated explicitly; implied by the heading.
- PrinciplesExplained in plain English. No Act names, no section numbers, no dates.
- Solution“My advice is…” / “I recommend…”
See the difference
From reciting the law to answering the question.
A worked example from the book’s FQPS chapter. Flip between the two answers to the same client question.
The client’s questionMr and Mrs Okafor are purchasing a leasehold flat. The lease has 72 years remaining. They want to know if this is a problem.
- Facts
The lease has 72 years remaining. Mr and Mrs Okafor are purchasing the flat and intend to live in it.
- Question
Is a lease with 72 years remaining a problem for the buyers?
- Principles
Most mortgage lenders require a minimum unexpired lease term of 80 years at the time of purchase. A shorter lease can make it difficult to obtain mortgage finance and will reduce the property’s resale value over time. Buyers have a statutory right to extend the lease by 90 years once they have owned the flat for two years.
- Solution
The lease at 72 years is below the 80-year threshold. This is likely to cause difficulties with mortgage finance, both now and for any future buyer. I would recommend the Okafors budget for a lease extension and explore this within two years of purchase.
The difference is clear. The first version describes the law. The second version answers the question.
What this book helps you do
Know the task. Know the marks. Practise the method.
- 01
Know the task
See exactly what each of the six assessment types looks like, and the time you have.
- 02
Know the marks
Understand every criterion of the assessment grids, and what the assessor looks for.
- 03
Use one method
Answer every assessment with FQPS: Facts, Question, Principles, Solution.
- 04
Practise it
Work through checklists, model scripts, templates and worked examples.
Inside the book
All six SQE2 assessments, step by step.
For every assessment: what the task looks like, how it is marked against the published assessment criteria, and how to answer it.
Written skills
Legal Writing
The task, the marking criteria and a Legal Writing checklist.
Case and Matter Analysis
A step-by-step method and checklist for analysing the file and advising.
Legal Research
How to work through the sources, with a Legal Research checklist.
Legal Drafting
Drafting and amending legal documents, with a Legal Drafting checklist.
Oral skills
Client Interview and Attendance Note
A full client interview script, step by step, and a fully worked attendance note.
Advocacy
The nine-step advocacy method, court sentences and the legal tests for common applications.
- Criminal Litigation
- Dispute Resolution
- Property Practice
- Wills and Intestacy
- Probate Practice
- Business Organisations
Look inside
Real pages from the book.
Tap a page to read it full size.
What you get
- 236 full-colour pages, paperback, 7.44 × 9.69 in
- What’s new for SQE2 in 2026–27, with the 2027 assessment windows
- Assessment grids for every SQE2 assessment, criterion by criterion
- Checklists for Legal Writing, Case and Matter Analysis, Legal Research and Legal Drafting
- A full client interview script and a fully worked attendance note
- The nine-step advocacy method, court sentences and the legal tests for common applications
- Spotlight recaps for every chapter and a revision tracker
Designed for revision
- Colour-coded chapter tabs
- Chapter openers with learning outcomes
- Spotlight recaps at the end of every chapter
- Clear tables and assessment grids
- Dotted pages for your own notes
- A revision tracker for the final weeks
Who it is for
- Law and non-law graduates
- Paralegals
- Solicitor apprentices
- Trainee solicitors
- International lawyers taking SQE2
Learn one method. Use it six ways.
Written & Oral Skills for SQE2, 2026–27 edition. 236 full-colour pages, delivered free in the UK.
Questions about the book
What is the best SQE2 revision book?
It depends on what you need. If you want one book that covers all six SQE2 assessments with a single method for every answer, Written & Oral Skills for SQE2 does that. Some candidates add a book on one skill or one practice area. Our guide to the best SQE2 books compares the main options and what each one covers.
Is this SQE2 book enough on its own?
It explains each assessment, how it is marked and a method for answering it, with checklists and worked examples. You will still need timed practice: most candidates pair the book with SQE2 mock assessments.
Who writes and publishes the book?
FQPS Academy Ltd, an online SQE preparation provider for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination in England and Wales. FQPS Academy is not affiliated with or endorsed by the SRA or Kaplan.
Is it up to date for the 2026–27 assessments?
Yes. It covers the SRA’s 2026–27 changes and includes the 2027 SQE2 assessment windows. The SQE2 format itself is unchanged.
Does it cover both the written and the oral assessments?
All six: Legal Writing, Case and Matter Analysis, Legal Research, Legal Drafting, Client Interview and Attendance Note, and Advocacy.
Do I need an FQPS course to use it?
No. The book stands on its own. It also follows the same FQPS method our SQE2 course teaches, so the two work together if you are enrolled.
How quickly will it arrive?
The book is on pre-order. Copies are dispatched from 21 November 2026 on a tracked UK service, and UK delivery is free.
The SQE and SOLICITORS QUALIFYING EXAMINATION trade marks are the property of and are used under licence from the Solicitors Regulation Authority. FQPS Academy is not affiliated with or endorsed by the SRA or Kaplan. This book is for study purposes only and is not legal advice.
