Institute of Legal Executives...
Posted by admin in Institute of Legal Executives on 07 31st, 2009 | Comments Off
Introduction The Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) is the professional body representing around 24,000 qualified and trainee Legal Executives, and is recognised by the Ministry of Justice as one of the three core routes to becoming a qualified lawyer alongside barristers and solicitors. Founded in...
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Recovery of papers and money by SRA...
Posted by admin in Recovery of papers and money on 07 15th, 2009 | Comments Off
Introduction It is possible for both the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Legal Complaints Service (LCS) to require that documents and/or money be made available to them by a solicitor. This can be by the SRA when they need to inspect documents or specific files in connection with an investigation...
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Practice Standards Unit Visits...
Posted by admin in Practice Standards Unit on 07 8th, 2009 | Comments Off
Introduction The Practice Standards Unit (PSU) of the SRA was formed in 2001 and has since then undertaken over 5,000 visits to solicitors’ practices. It’s initial remit was to be supportive and to help improve standards in practice, although many feel today that there may be an element of “backdoor”...
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Practising certificates...
Posted by admin in Practising Certificates on 07 7th, 2009 | Comments Off
In order for any solicitor to be able to practice, or to be held out as a solicitor, in England & Wales then they must be admitted as a solicitor, be on the roll of solicitors and, except in very limited circumstances, hold a current practising certificate issued by the Law Society (through the...
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Misconduct...
Posted by admin in Misconduct on 07 7th, 2009 | Comments Off
Introduction Misconduct is a fundamental concept in the regulation of all professionals and will usually result in a some form of regulatory sanction, the exact nature of which will be determined by the severity of the misconduct, being imposed upon that professional. Misconduct is a widely drawn...
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