FE-1 Law of Property study guide

FE-1 Law of Property · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.

The FE-1 (Final Examination Part 1) is the first stage of the Law Society of Ireland's professional entrance examinations for people who intend to qualify as solicitors. The Law Society of Ireland describes itself as the "Regulatory, Educational and Membership Body For Irish Solicitors", and its site lists "Becoming a solicitor" as the route to qualification. FE-1 candidates are typically graduates or FE-1 entrants who must pass before progressing to the Professional Practice Course (PPC); the Society's site links to PPC resources "to support trainees studying at the Law School". This page covers the property component - Conveyancing, Land Law and Real Property, Landlord and Tenant, and property aspects of Succession and Wills - treated here as four equally weighted domains. The FE-1 Law of Property study guide has 4 sections and about 1,451 words.

Conveyancing

This domain tests the contract-to-completion sequence: how a binding contract for the sale of land is formed, how title is investigated and conveyed, and how registration protects the buyer. Questions often turn on formalities, undertakings, and priority.

360 words, about 2 min 02

Land Law and Real Property

This domain tests estates, interests, and the machinery that makes third-party rights enforceable against later owners. Expect registration, co-ownership, easements, covenants, mortgages, and adverse possession.

370 words, about 2 min 03

Landlord and Tenant

This domain tests lease creation, the covenants that allocate risk between landlord and tenant, and the consequences of assignment, subletting, and breach. A lease requires a certain term, exclusive possession, and the intention to create a landlord–tenant relationship; rent is not essential.

343 words, about 2 min 04

Succession and Wills (property aspects)

This domain tests how property passes on death: will formalities, capacity, revocation, intestacy, and the administration of estates. Testamentary capacity requires the testator to understand the nature of the will, the property being disposed of, and the claims of those who might expect to benefit (Banks v Goodfellow).

378 words, about 2 min