Tag: Solicitors Regulation Authority
Full video: The SQE: two years on
Experts from the SRA and BPP come together to reflect on the SQE so far
Clydes to face disciplinary tribunal over alleged money laundering breaches
City firm says it's 'reviewing' charges
SRA increases SQE exam fees by 11% in response to inflation
Total cost to sit two-part test stands at £4,564
SRA releases first review into SQE ethnicity attainment gap
Career barriers can have a 'knock-on' effect in candidates' performance
Ban for paralegal who transferred client money to her sister
Also diverted funds to herself
Super-regulator approves new rules to stamp out toxic law firm culture
New requirement to treat employees fairly, and for managers to challenge any unfair treatment
City law firm worker who made indecent child images banned from profession
Howard Ellis was at Latham & Watkins for over a decade
Ban for ex-Magic Circle employee who made indecent images of children
Rafikul Ashrafi also convicted of voyeurism
51% of students pass latest SQE
Lowest success rate yet
Solicitor apprenticeship expert and SRA education chief to join top lawfluencers at LegalEdCon 2023
📣 First speaker announcement
SRA calls on law firms to do more to combat abusive litigation
SLAPPs threaten free speech and the rule of the law, regulator warns
Apprentices among top performers on SQE
Strong pass rates due to mix of classroom and practical learning, says regulator
Ban for trainee solicitor who gave unqualified immigration advice
Handed section 43 order
Ex-Eversheds trainee banned from profession following sexual assault convictions
Thomas Hagyard was jailed for eight years last October
SRA joins firms in dishing out cost of living payments to staff
Earmarks £550,000
Ban for ex-Skadden secretary who used firm’s air miles to book 80 flights
Also redeemed hotel vouchers
The SQE: one year on
SRA policy mangers join BPP’s head of outreach and student recruitment to explore what we have learned so far -- and what’s still to come
SRA warns public over fake Dechert Instagram account
Dodgy profile swiftly removed
Regulator’s fining powers set to increase 1000% to £25k
Rule-breaking lawyers beware