Qualifying work experience (QWE) - The Law Society
A new route to qualifying as a solicitor, the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), was introduced on 1 September 2021. Under the SQE, candidates will need to complete at least two years full-time (or equivalent) qualifying work experience (QWE). To see the infographic about this topic, please refer to the live page.
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Stamp duty land tax - The Law Society
Sep 23, 2022 · Stamp duty land tax (SDLT) is a tax payable by the purchaser on land transactions in England and Northern Ireland. As a solicitor, it may be that you: advise on SDLT. file SDLT returns. pay the tax on your clients’ behalf and within the applicable time limits. This page provides a summary of key points only – see our legal notice.
Power of attorney - The Law Society
An ordinary power of attorney. This is a legal way of giving someone else the power to manage your financial affairs when it is difficult for you to manage them yourself, perhaps because of a physical disability. Usually you appoint someone you trust, such as a close relative, friend, or solicitor as your 'attorney'.
Understanding when someone is deprived of their liberty
1 day ago · This guidance will help solicitors and people working in health and social care to identify when a deprivation of liberty may be taking place. Since the publication of our original guidance in 2015, there have been important developments in the law relating to deprivation of liberty, including clarification of the position of: those under 18.
Applying for grants of probate | The Law Society
Jan 26, 2022 · Online applications. From 2 November 2020, all grants of probate applications (where there's a will) must be made using the online service for professionals: MyHMCTS. With the online service, you can: monitor the stages of your application without needing to phone HMCTS for an update.
A guide to race and ethnicity terminology and language
Ethnicity is broader than race and has usually been used to refer to long shared cultural experiences, religious practices, traditions, ancestry, language, dialect or national origins (for example, African-Caribbean, Indian, Irish). Ethnicity can be seen as a more positive identity than one forged from the shared negative experiences of racism.
Trusts - The Law Society
Trusts. A trust is a legal arrangement for managing assets. There are different types of trusts and they are taxed differently. In a trust, assets are held and managed by one person or people (the trustee) to benefit another person or people (the beneficiary). The person providing the assets is called the settlor.
SRA Standards and Regulations - The Law Society
The SRA's professional ethics helpline for solicitors offers advice on the SRA Standards and Regulations to solicitors, trainees and solicitor apprentices. You can choose to remain anonymous. Call 0370 6062577 from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
Introduction to pro bono - The Law Society
Pro bono work is a vital part of the working lives of many solicitors. It helps people in the UK and abroad get access to justice if they cannot afford to pay for legal help. Pro bono work is legal advice or representation provided free of charge by legal professionals in the public interest. This can be to individuals, charities or community ...