Written Skills for Lawyers Study Manual

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5th Edition

A thorough, up-to-date and practical guide to written skills in the legal world, focusing on legal writing, legal drafting, legal research and case and matter analysis. The legal principles and rules contained within this 5th edition study manual are stated as at 1st October 2025.

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Overview

Written Skills for Lawyers is a thorough, up-to-date and practical explanation of how written skills should be performed for the SQE2 examinations. The key skills covered in this manual are legal writing, legal drafting, legal research and case and matter analysis. It covers all aspects of the skills you need to know, breaking them down in manageable parts, and giving you the tools you need for the SQE2.

About the authors: Jacqueline Kempton practised as a solicitor in London and Kent and is an Associate Professor at the University of Law. Kevin Browne is an Associate Professor at the University of Law. Prior to joining the University, he gained extensive experience as a litigator in private practice.

This book is part of a series of study manuals that have been specially designed to cover the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) syllabus for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination in a concise and tightly focused manner.

Published and updated regularly, these user-friendly study manuals are designed to help you successfully prepare for the SQE exams.

They provide solid knowledge and understanding of fundamental legal skills, while bringing the law and practice to life with example scenarios based on realistic client problems.

For students at The University of Law, the study manuals are used alongside other learning resources to prepare students not only for the SQE2 exams, but also for a future life in professional legal practice.

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This manual is for students studying SQE2 in 2026. If you are joining an SQE2 course in 2027, please wait for the updated 6th edition which will be released in January 2027.

This manual (along with its twin Oral Skills for Lawyers) will give you the tools you need to pass the SQE2 exams.

This book is part of a series of University of Law study manuals that cove the SQE and is suitable for anyone studying our SQE2 Preparation Course.

Print: 978-1-80502-206-0
ePub: 978-1-80502-209-1
Pages: 232

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