Competence statement

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has launched a three-month consultation, until 12 January 2015, setting out the standards for practice as a solicitor. It seeks views on a new Competence Statement for solicitors, which defines the standard for admission and continued competence. Julie Brannan, director of education and training, says: “This consultation is the next step in our Training for Tomorrow programme of educational reform.”