SRA Standards and Regulations - The Law Society
WEBThe SRA Standards and Regulations replaced the SRA Handbook from 25 November 2019.. The Standards and Regulations are shorter and less prescriptive than the handbook. The SRA believes this offers solicitors greater flexibility.
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WEBYour small firms membership gives you access to expert, practical and time-saving resources. Explore guides, practice notes and toolkits on issues that directly impact your business.
A guide to race and ethnicity terminology and language
WEBThere are a significant number of words, phrases and acronyms that appear when talking about race and ethnicity which often change depending on the context of the conversation.
Applying for grants of probate | The Law Society
WEBJan 26, 2022 — This guide is for legal professionals and covers: probate fees; online applications – how the service works, where to send supporting evidence; paper applications; how to avoid common issues – delayed applications and caveats; checking progress on your application
Stamp duty land tax - The Law Society
WEBSep 23, 2022 — A land transaction is chargeable to SDLT unless an exemption or relief applies. Relief for first-time buyers. If the purchaser is a first-time buyer and the price of the property is £625,000 or less, they can claim first-time buyers' relief.
Power of attorney - The Law Society
WEBLasting power of attorney. A lasting power of attorney goes one step further than an ordinary power of attorney, because it carries on, or 'lasts', even after you have become unable to manage your affairs - whether temporarily or permanently, or because of an illness, disability or accident.
Trusts - The Law Society
WEBSettlors. The settlor decides how the assets in a trust should be used – this is usually set out in a document called the ‘trust deed’. Sometimes the settlor can also benefit from the assets in a trust – this is called a ‘settlor-interested’ trust and has special tax rules.
Respond to a subject access request (SAR) | The Law Society
WEBAnyone can ask for a copy of any personal data your practice holds on them. This is known as a subject access request (SAR). You must respond to a request as soon as possible and within one month.
Qualifying work experience (QWE) - The Law Society
WEBAll candidates will need to complete at least two years' full-time (or equivalent) QWE that’s grounded in legal work and the provision of legal services, developing some or all of the competencies set out in the statement of solicitor competence.. The SRA’s requirements allow a flexible approach to be taken to achieve this.
Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) - The Law Society
WEBThe Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has introduced a new route to qualifying as a solicitor: the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).