What you'll learn


What you actually need to know for the SQE 1 exam for Dispute Resolution is explained in this video:

Course content

  Arbitration (The characteristics of arbitration, mediation and litigation which make them an appropriate mechanism to resolve a dispute - Different options for dispute resolution)
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  Mediation (The characteristics of arbitration, mediation and litigation which make them an appropriate mechanism to resolve a dispute - Different options for dispute resolution)
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  Litigation (a civil claim) (The characteristics of arbitration, mediation and litigation which make them an appropriate mechanism to resolve a dispute - Different options for dispute resolution)
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  Other mechanisms and conclusion (The characteristics of arbitration, mediation and litigation which make them an appropriate mechanism to resolve a dispute - Different options for dispute resolution)
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  Limitation (Preliminary considerations - Resolving a dispute through a civil claim)
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  Pre-action protocols (Preliminary considerations - Resolving a dispute through a civil claim)
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  Parties and causes of action (Resolving a dispute through a civil claim)
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  Practice Directions – pre-action conduct (Resolving a dispute through a civil claim)
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  Principles and purpose of pre-action protocols governing particular claims and consequences for failure to follow their terms (Resolving a dispute through a civil claim)
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  Contractual disputes: where the parties have NOT chosen the applicable law (Applicable law - Resolving a dispute through a civil claim)
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  Contractual disputes: where the parties HAVE chosen the applicable law (freedom of choice) (Applicable law - Resolving a dispute through a civil claim)
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  Mechanisms to determine which country’s laws apply to Tortious claim issued in the courts of England and Wales (Applicable law - Resolving a dispute through a civil claim)
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  Jurisdiction: mechanisms to determine jurisdiction over an international contractual or tortious claim (Resolving a dispute through a civil claim)
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  Welsh language in civil proceedings
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  Allocation of business between the High Court and the county court (Where to start proceedings)
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  Jurisdiction of the specialist courts (Where to start proceedings)
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  Timing (Issuing a claim form - Issuing and serving proceedings)
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  Money claims online (Issuing a claim form - Issuing and serving proceedings)
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  Particulars of claim (Issuing a claim form - Issuing and serving proceedings)
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  Adding, removing or substituting parties (Issuing and serving proceedings)
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  Service of a claim form within the jurisdiction (Issuing and serving proceedings)
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  Procedure for service of a claim form outside the jurisdiction (with or without the court’s permission) and mechanisms for effecting valid service in another jurisdiction (Issuing and serving proceedings)
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  Deemed dates of service and time limits for serving proceedings (Issuing and serving proceedings)
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  Admitting the claim (Responding to a claim)
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  Acknowledging service and filing a defence and/or counterclaim (Responding to a claim)
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  Disputing the court’s jurisdiction (Responding to a claim)
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  Entering and setting aside judgment in default (Responding to a claim)
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  Discontinuance and settlement (Responding to a claim)
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  Purpose, structure and content of a claim form, particulars of claim, or defence relating to a claim in contract or tort (Statements of case)
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  Purpose, structure and content of a reply, Part 20 claim, or defence to Part 20 claim (Statements of case)
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  Requests for further information about statements of case (Statements of case)
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  Amendments (Statements of case)
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  Interim applications
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  The overriding objective (Case management)
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  Track allocation (Case management)
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  Case management directions (Case management)
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  Non-compliance with orders, sanctions and relief (Case management)
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  Costs and case management conferences (Case management)
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  Listing Questionnaires
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  Opinion evidence (Evidence)
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  Expert Evidence (Evidence)
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  Hearsay (Evidence)
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  The burden and standard of proof (Evidence)
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  Standard disclosure (Disclosure and inspection)
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  Inspection and privilege (Disclosure and inspection)
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  Summoning witnesses (Trial)
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  Purpose of pre-trial checklists and hearings (Preparations for trial - Trial)
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  Purpose of trial bundles (Preparations for trial - Trial)
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  Trial procedure (Trial)
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  The nature and effect of judgment (Trial)
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  The indemnity principle (Costs management and budgeting - Costs)
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  Costs management - budgets and costs management orders (Costs management and budgeting - Costs)
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  Summary assessment of costs (Costs management and budgeting - Costs)
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  Detailed assessment of costs (Costs management and budgeting - Costs)
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  Inter-partes costs orders (interim and final) (Costs)
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  Non-party costs (Costs)
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  Qualified one-way costs shifting (Costs)
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  Part 36 and other offers (Costs)
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  Security for costs (Costs)
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  Fixed and assessed costs (Costs)
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  Permission (Appeals)
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  Destination of appeals (Appeals)
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  Grounds for appeal (Appeals)
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  Enforcement of money judgments
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Why sign up?


✅ Focused material: You’ll learn just what you need to know to pass dispute resolution part of the SQE 1 exam - no more and no less - so that you’ll learn faster, in less time, and you avoid getting lost in reams of unnecessary study material.


✅ Practice tests: You can test your knowledge on dispute resolution part of the SQE 1 exam with us as you go along with practice SQE 1 exam questions and worked answers, so that you’re familiar with the exam format and the kinds of questions that could be asked in the SQE 1 exam;


✅ Visual learning: So the course provides unique diagrams on the dispute resolution you won’t find anywhere else, distilling what you need to know for the exam, and videos and manageable, bite-sized colourful study notes. This means you’ll understand the material faster and retain the knowledge longer so you remember it when you’re in the exam.

Your instructor


Hi, I’m Tom, this is to introduce our dispute resolution course for SQE1 exam preparation. This is a course I have enjoyed teaching, and sharing my insights from experience in High Court litigation in the Chancery Division and Queen’s Bench Divison.