CILEx Regulation welcomes new Chair
We are delighted to announce that Jonathan Rees will take over as Chair of the CILEx Regulation Board from 1 September 2021. He pays tribute to outgoing Chair Sam Younger, and will work alongside existing Board members Alice Belcher, Nick Hanning and Andrew Donovan on a new three-year strategy.
Consultation: Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (QASA)
CILEx Regulation is consulting on the proposal to amend the Rights of Audience Certification Rules to remove reference to the Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (QASA) and to replace the QASA elements with additional competency requirements, particularly focused on Youth Court advocacy.
This consultation would be of interest to CILEX Advocates, members of our regulated community and other stakeholders including approved regulators, consumers of legal services, consumer organisations and those interested in criminal justice.
Tender: Training and assessment for the alternative route to Practice Rights
CILEx Regulation is seeking a provider to deliver training and assessment for a new authorisation scheme that allows experienced Chartered Legal Executives to apply for independent practice rights in their specialist area through an alternative route to authorisation.
CILEx Regulation’s Board welcomes new member
We are delighted to announce that Jonathan Rees joined our Board in January.
Improving comparison information for consumers - take part in our pilot
A legal sector pilot scheme is being launched which aims to further improve the information available to the public when choosing a legal services provider.
Legal Sector Affinity Group publishes new AML guidance for the legal sector
The Legal Sector Affinity Group (LSAG) has published new UK AML guidance for the legal sector. This replaces previous versions of the guidance and has been published in draft form, pending approval by the Treasury.
Consultation for recognition of prior legal qualifications policy and handbook
As part of the wider proposals to change the route to become a Chartered Legal Executive, CILEx Regulation is proposing to create a policy to recognise prior legal qualifications, which will enable applicants with certain legal qualifications that meet the authorisation requirements to apply for authorisation directly to CILEx Regulation.
Consultation for CILEx Regulation approved qualifications policy and handbook
As part of the wider proposals to change the route to become a Chartered Legal Executive, CILEx Regulation is proposing to create an approved route for training providers, which will allow providers to offer legal qualifications that meet the authorisation requirements.
Legal Choices website hits three million visits
The Legal Choices website shares information to help improve consumer access to the legal services market helping them to make informed choices and purchasing decisions.
Legal Choices made simple
In these challenging times Lawyers are still open for business offering online consultations. If you have a legal problem, the Legal Choices website is a good place to start.
Life in the Law
New ground-breaking study results published by LawCare
CPD and your Practising Certificate
The importance of CPD in relation to Practising Certificate eligibility.
