Providers of legal service Flashcards
1
Q
Whats the framework for regulation of legal services?
A
Legal Services Act 2007
2
Q
What are the 6 types of legal work defined as reserved legal activities?
A
- exercise of a right of audience
- Conduct of litigation
- reserved instrument activities
- probate activities
- notarial activities
- administration of oaths
3
Q
Who can undertake reserved legal activities?
A
If they are authorised by an approved regulator e.g SRA
4
Q
Why is the Legal Services Board important?
A
A body can only act as a regulator for legal services under the Legal Services Act 2007 if approved by the Legal services Board
5
Q
Do all legal services require regualtion?
A
No, for example will writing, family and employment advice
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