Serious Breach and Practising Certificate Conditions - In Person

In Person Course - 2.00pm - 5.00pm (3 hours certificated CPD).

Availability:

Monday 27th November 2023 - Birmingham

Wednesday 29th November 2023 - London

Price per delegate. For sale to regulated firms only. Do not purchase this product if you are not a regulated firm.

Trainer: Katie Jackson

Under the Standards and Regulations, solicitors are required to report serious breaches to the SRA; a requirement that replaces material breach. This class provides a reflective discussion of the concept of serious breach, with opportunity for delegates to debate the issues within the session.

Katie also explains the links between serious breaches and the annual practising certificate renewals process. Annual renewal is both largest information gathering exercise conducted by the SRA, and a source of regulatory action; being the driver for practising certificate and firm conditions.

We will also discuss the changes affecting Registered European Lawyers post-Brexit; cover the SRA’s latest position on renewal for freelance solicitors, and consider the latest regulatory information for in house lawyers.

This seminar is now also a book (link below) and is aimed at COLPs, COFAs, Compliance Officers, in house lawyers, and those with responsibility for SRA renewals. The course uses new examples, ideas, and advice beyond that featured in the book, as well as bringing the debate of serious breach to life with the other delegates in the room.

This is an interactive session with exercises designed to challenge and develop your ethical perspective. It is also a safe environment and you will not be expected to discuss compliance at your own firm or within your in house environment.

The class covers the following topics:

• The concept of serious breach and the reporting requirements;
• The general renewals process; what usually happens and information you and your firm need to provide on the renewal;
• The SRA’s risk processes and how they will use the information you report – whether on annual renewal or as a serious breach;
• Conditions on firm recognition and practising certificates:
  • Common conditions - how and when they occur;
  • Extra requirements within the renewals process;
  • How to manage conditions within your firm.

To book, place your order in the store, selecting the location you would like to join. You will receive an email or telephone call confirming your choice and your place. Joining instructions will be provided close to the course date, and certificates on the day. In person courses are subject to minimum orders, and small numbers may result in an online session being offered as an alternative.

Katie Jackson is the author of The Law and Regulation of Solicitors: Serious Breaches and Practising Certificate Conditions (2022) published by Bloomsbury Professional https://www.bloomsburycollections.com/book/the-law... Containing even more detail on the subject of serious breach and practising certificate conditions - also with hundreds of CPD and serious breach problems to consider.