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Trusts - The Law Society
WEBTrusts. A trust is a legal arrangement for managing assets. There are different types of trusts and they are taxed differently. In a trust, assets are held and managed by one person or people (the trustee) to benefit another person or people (the beneficiary). The person providing the assets is called the settlor.
A guide to race and ethnicity terminology and language
WEBEthnicity is broader than race and has usually been used to refer to long shared cultural experiences, religious practices, traditions, ancestry, language, dialect or national origins (for example, African-Caribbean, Indian, Irish). Ethnicity can be seen as a more positive identity than one forged from the shared negative experiences of racism.
Power of attorney - The Law Society
WEBAn ordinary power of attorney. This is a legal way of giving someone else the power to manage your financial affairs when it is difficult for you to manage them yourself, perhaps because of a physical disability. Usually you appoint someone you trust, such as a close relative, friend, or solicitor as your 'attorney'.
Qualifying work experience (QWE) - The Law Society
WEBAll candidates will need to complete at least two years' full-time (or equivalent) QWE that’s grounded in legal work and the provision of legal services, developing some or all of the competencies set out in the statement of solicitor competence.. The SRA’s requirements allow a flexible approach to be taken to achieve this.
Conflict of interests - The Law Society
WEBJul 27, 2023 · Conflict of interests. This practice note sets out how to identify and manage situations where a conflict of interest arises, or there is a significant risk of a conflict of interest occurring. It also provides guidance on the duties of confidentiality and of disclosure, and how to manage situations where these duties come into conflict.
Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) - The Law Society
WEBThe SQE is substantially modelled on the qualified lawyers transfer scheme (QLTS), which was the previous fast track route for foreign lawyers seeking admission as solicitors in England and Wales. Our commercial sponsor QLTS School offers SQE preparation courses, which are based on textbooks, summary notes, practice questions, digital flash ...
Suspicious activity reports - The Law Society
WEBMar 4, 2024 · A suspicious activity report (SAR) is a disclosure made to the National Crime Agency (NCA) about known or suspected: This guide explains how to report suspicious activity to the NCA. It assumes that the person making the SAR is a money laundering reporting officer (MLRO) or their deputy. If you are a …
Find a solicitor - The Law Society
WEBFind a solicitor in England and Wales using our free website. When you search, you can filter by: your legal issue, for example employment. a postcode, town or country. the name of a solicitor. the name of a firm. The results will show a list of solicitors. You can make a further search for solicitors who speak your language and who provide: