## Overview

Our free Case and Matter Analysis notes cover everything you need to know for the SQE2. From file review and issue identification, strategy and written reporting, to procedure and alternatives, we've got you covered. Whether you're intensively reviewing or looking to solidify specific concepts, these notes provide added peace of mind, knowing that you have a comprehensive resource to help consolidate and revise effectively for the SQE2. Think something could be better? [Give us a shout on our contact page](/contact), and we'll take a look.

We've created detailed study guides for all SQE2 topics. Check out our other free notes below:

- [Criminal Litigation](./sqe2-criminal-litigation)
- [Dispute Resolution](./sqe2-dispute-resolution)
- [Property Practice](./sqe2-property-practice)
- [Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice](./sqe2-wills-and-intestacy-probate-administration-and-practice)
- [Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures](./sqe2-business-organisations-rules-and-procedures)
- [Ethics and Professional Conduct](./sqe2-ethics-and-professional-conduct)
- [Client Interviewing and Attendance Note](./sqe2-client-interviewing-and-attendance-note)
- [Advocacy](./sqe2-advocacy)
- [Case and Matter Analysis](./sqe2-case-and-matter-analysis)
- [Legal Research](./sqe2-legal-research)
- [Legal Writing](./sqe2-legal-writing)
- [Legal Drafting](./sqe2-legal-drafting)

## 1. File review and issue identification

- [Document triage and key facts extraction](./sqe2-file-review-and-issue-identification-document-triage-and-key-facts-extraction)
- [Identifying legal issues, causes of action, and defences](./sqe2-file-review-and-issue-identification-identifying-legal-issues-causes-of-action-and-defences)
- [Client objectives and commercial context](./sqe2-file-review-and-issue-identification-client-objectives-and-commercial-context)
- [Evidential gaps and evidence appraisal](./sqe2-file-review-and-issue-identification-evidential-gaps-and-evidence-appraisal)

## 2. Strategy and written reporting

- [Applying law to facts and assessing legal merits](./sqe2-strategy-and-written-reporting-applying-law-to-facts-and-assessing-legal-merits)
- [Risk analysis and ethical considerations](./sqe2-strategy-and-written-reporting-risk-analysis-and-ethical-considerations)
- [Providing clear, actionable advice and next steps](./sqe2-strategy-and-written-reporting-providing-clear-actionable-advice-and-next-steps)
- [Drafting an internal report or memo](./sqe2-strategy-and-written-reporting-drafting-an-internal-report-or-memo)

## 3. Procedure and alternatives

- [Limitation periods and jurisdiction](./sqe2-procedure-and-alternatives-limitation-periods-and-jurisdiction)
- [Pre-action protocols and compliance](./sqe2-procedure-and-alternatives-pre-action-protocols-and-compliance)
- [ADR options and settlement strategy](./sqe2-procedure-and-alternatives-adr-options-and-settlement-strategy)
- [Costs–benefit and proportionality](./sqe2-procedure-and-alternatives-costs-benefit-and-proportionality)

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