## Overview

Our free Legal Writing notes cover everything you need to know for the SQE2. From writing principles and document types, content and risk management, to client-facing outputs and risk, 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. Writing principles and document types

- [Writing clearly, concisely, and accurately](./sqe2-writing-principles-and-document-types-writing-clearly-concisely-and-accurately)
- [Adapting tone, register, and format for the audience](./sqe2-writing-principles-and-document-types-adapting-tone-register-and-format-for-the-audience)
- [Structuring letters, emails, and internal memos](./sqe2-writing-principles-and-document-types-structuring-letters-emails-and-internal-memos)

## 2. Content and risk management

- [Providing accurate and tailored advice](./sqe2-content-and-risk-management-providing-accurate-and-tailored-advice)
- [Including assumptions, caveats, and risk warnings](./sqe2-content-and-risk-management-including-assumptions-caveats-and-risk-warnings)
- [Outlining clear action points and timelines](./sqe2-content-and-risk-management-outlining-clear-action-points-and-timelines)

## 3. Client-facing outputs and risk

- [Client-care letter: scope, costs, next steps](./sqe2-client-facing-outputs-and-risk-client-care-letter-scope-costs-next-steps)
- [Confidentiality and without prejudice labelling](./sqe2-client-facing-outputs-and-risk-confidentiality-and-without-prejudice-labelling)
- [Action list with owners and deadlines](./sqe2-client-facing-outputs-and-risk-action-list-with-owners-and-deadlines)

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