SRA | Code of Conduct for Solicitors, RELs and RFLs
The Code of Conduct describes the standards of professionalism that we, the SRA, and the public expect of individuals (solicitors, registered European lawyers and registered foreign lawyers) authorised by us to provide legal services. They apply to conduct and behaviour relating to your practice, and comprise a framework for ethical and ...
SRA | Practice Skills Standards - Solicitors Regulation Authority
Practice Skills Standards. September 2021. Candidates can only qualify through this route if they meet our transitional requirements. If they do not meet these, they will need to qualify under the SQE. During the training period, trainee solicitors develop and apply the practice skills they will use as qualified solicitors. The key elements of ...
SRA | Find us - Solicitors Regulation Authority
Find us. The Solicitors Regulation Authority has three offices: Our headquarters are at The Cube, Birmingham, and we have offices in London and Cardiff. Please note: Visitors to our offices who do not have an appointment with a member of SRA staff will not be permitted entry. You are respectfully reminded that it is SRA policy to request ...
SRA | Statement of solicitor competence - Solicitors Regulation …
Statement of solicitor competence. This document takes a broad definition of competence as being "the ability to perform the roles and tasks required by one's job to the expected standard" (Eraut & du Boulay, 2001). The advantage of this definition is that it recognises that requirements and expectations change depending on job role and context.
SRA | Principles - Solicitors Regulation Authority
Nov 25, 2019 · SRA Principles You act: 1.1 in a way that upholds the constitutional principle of the rule of law, and the proper administration of justice. 1.2 in a way that upholds public trust and confidence in the solicitors' profession and in legal services provided by authorised persons. 1.3 with independence. 1.4 with honesty. 1.5 with integrity. 1.6 in ...
Understanding your continuing competence requirements
Oct 2, 2024 · Understanding your continuing competence requirements. Updated 2 October 2024. We require solicitors and registered lawyers to maintain their competence to carry out their role. This means you must keep your knowledge and skills up to date, including any relevant legal, ethical and regulatory obligations relevant to your role.
SRA | Accounts Rules - Solicitors Regulation Authority
Nov 25, 2019 · Rule 1: Application section 1.1 These rules apply to authorised bodies, their managers and employees and references to "you" in these rules should be read accordingly. 1.2 The authorised body's managers are jointly and severally responsible for compliance by the authorised body, its managers and employees with these rules. 1.3 In relation to a ...
SRA | Practising certificate renewals (2024/25) | Solicitors …
Practising certificate renewals (2024/25) 05 August 2024. Practising certificate and registration renewals will take place from 1 to 31 October 2024 (inclusive). This year, there are no new questions in the renewal application. We have reworded the continuing competence declaration for solicitors and registered European lawyers to make it ...
SRA | Your right to complain | Solicitors Regulation Authority
Your right to complain. If you are unhappy with your solicitor or their firm, you have the right to complain. They must tell you how you can complain to them and publish their full complaints procedure. They must also tell you how you can complain to the SRA and the Legal Ombudsman.
Responsibilities of COLPs and COFAs - SRA
Nov 25, 2019 · Purpose of this guidance. To assist COLPs and COFAs in understanding their duties and responsibilities. This guidance should be read in the context of decision making at the SRA and other guidance documents listed at the end of this document. It is a living document and we will update it from time to time.