## Overview

Our free Legal Research notes cover everything you need to know for the SQE2. From research planning and methods, analysis and reporting, to authority validation and citation, 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. Research planning and methods

- [Formulating a research plan and clarifying scope](./sqe2-research-planning-and-methods-formulating-a-research-plan-and-clarifying-scope)
- [Identifying and locating primary and secondary sources](./sqe2-research-planning-and-methods-identifying-and-locating-primary-and-secondary-sources)
- [Using databases and effective search techniques](./sqe2-research-planning-and-methods-using-databases-and-effective-search-techniques)

## 2. Analysis and reporting

- [Validating and updating the law](./sqe2-analysis-and-reporting-validating-and-updating-the-law)
- [Synthesising and summarising findings](./sqe2-analysis-and-reporting-synthesising-and-summarising-findings)
- [Applying law to facts and providing conclusions](./sqe2-analysis-and-reporting-applying-law-to-facts-and-providing-conclusions)
- [Drafting a research note or memorandum](./sqe2-analysis-and-reporting-drafting-a-research-note-or-memorandum)

## 3. Authority validation and citation

- [Hierarchy: binding vs persuasive sources](./sqe2-authority-validation-and-citation-hierarchy-binding-vs-persuasive-sources)
- [Citators, subsequent treatment, commencement and amendments](./sqe2-authority-validation-and-citation-citators-subsequent-treatment-commencement-and-amendments)
- [Recording sources and pinpoint citations](./sqe2-authority-validation-and-citation-recording-sources-and-pinpoint-citations)

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