Suzanne Reece is an SQE coach, author and non-practising solicitor who helps graduates and internationally qualified lawyers approach the SQE with clarity, confidence and a practical strategy.
SQE 1 Race for Success: MCQs SBA Workshops
Inspired_To_Studygr
About the workshop
An essential starting point for candidates whoant to understand how SQE 1 single best answer questions work and why traditional revision habits are not enough. Participants learn how the assessment tests legal principles through varied facts, exceptions and closely matched options. The workshop introduces a repeatable method for approaching every question and shows how to use MCQ practice as an active learning tool from the beginning of preparation.
What participants gain
• A clear, repeatable approach that works across SQE 1 legal subjects.
• Greater confidence when several answers appear legally plausible.
• A practical way to review errors and improve future performance
• Better control of time, uncertainty and exam pressure.
Learning outcomes
• Explain what SQE 1 single best answer questions are designed to assess.
• Distinguish legal knowledge from the additional skill of selecting the best answer.
• Identify the call, issue, decisive facts and strongest option.
• Recognise common distractors and avoid choosing an answer simply because it is legally true.
• Create a purposeful MCQ practice routine for early SQE 1 preparation.
Agenda
|
Professional context |
Opening diagnostic: where are candidates currently losing marks? |
|
How SQE 1 tests |
SBA format, five options, broad principles, exceptions and varied fact patterns. |
|
Why memory is not enough |
Contrast passive recall with issue recognition, application and judgement. |
|
The “ 6 STAGE method” |
Facilitator models the SIX stages using a concise worked example. |
|
Guided practice |
Learners apply the method to a fresh question and classify distractors. |
|
Transfer to study |
Build a personal seven-day MCQ practice action. |
Requirements
- Ideal as a first SQE 1 skills session.
- No prior MCQ training is required.
- Workshop 1 builds the foundation
Course Tutor
Drawing on 17 years in private practice, where she specialised in high-value civil claims, Suzanne brings real-world legal insight to exam preparation. Her teaching focuses not only on what candidates need to know, but on how solicitors analyse, communicate and make decisions under pressure.
She is the author of The Solicitor’s Mindset: A Tactical Approach to Passing SQE2, 10 Reasons Why You Didn’t Write an Outstanding Opinion and LLM Dissertation: How to Maximise Your Marks.
Her work gives graduates and internationally qualified lawyers structured guidance to build confidence and succeed in their SQE journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
What web browser should I use?
The Open edX platform works best with current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari.
See our list of supported browsers for the most up-to-date information.
Book other workshops in the series
Workshop 2 on 16/9/26
https://partner.lexconx.com/courses/course-v1:Inspired_To_Study+ITS02+2026/about
Workshop 3 on 23/9/26
https://partner.lexconx.com/courses/course-v1:Inspired_To_Study+ITS03+2026/about