Solicitors Training

Question 1

Magistrates training

Answer 1

Law degree 3yft 8kpy 7 cs
LPC 1yft /2pt 10k learn the skills
Training contract 2y qualified solicitor practical training
Name added to role of solicitors

Question 2

What if no law degree was done

Answer 2

GDL after non law degree
1yft 2ypt 10k
Study 7 core subjects from a law degree

Question 3

Pro and con for GDL

Answer 3

Con
Only 1 year don’t cover enough law would you like a doctor with only 1 year training
Pro
Gives those who chose to practice law later on an opportunity

Question 4

Pro and con for training contract / pupillage

Answer 4

Pro
Means only the most competent will revive training best for public

Con
Very few spaces in comparison to amount qualified

Question 5

Costs pro and con

Answer 5

Pro
Can get student loans

Con
Expensive up to 27k for a law degree + 10k for LPC / bptc and no garuntee of training contract or pupillage

Question 6

Is there a contract between solicitor and client and can both sue

Answer 6

Yes there is a contract meaning a solicitor can sue for not receiving payment and client can sue for breach of contract

Question 7

Why case represents solicitors negligence for incorrect application made

Answer 7

Griffiths v Dawson 1993 for incorrect application

Question 8

How to complain about solicitor

Answer 8

Solicitors firm must have in house procedure

Question 9

Where else can you complain about a solicitor

Answer 9

Office for legal complaints set up by legal services act 2007 who set up the legal ombudsman

Question 10

What sanction can be imposed on a solicitor

Answer 10

Apology refund if fees pedicels fees and compensation of up to £30,000