Lexcel update
The Lexcel accreditation scheme continues to attract practices of all types and sizes. There are currently over 900 accredited practices with almost 100 in the application process.
To ensure that Lexcel continues to support legal practices, the Lexcel standard and scheme are being reviewed to reflect relevant changes in law and practice management. This could change requirements for practices within the application and assessment processes. It will also result in enhanced support for promoting the scheme to legal services buyers to generate greater awareness and understanding.
As part of the revisions process, the Lexcel office will be consulting with a broad range of the legal profession, including:
- Sole practitioners - accredited and non-accredited.
- Small, medium and large law firms - accredited and non-accredited.
- In-house legal departments - accredited and non-accredited.
- Professional indemnity insurers and brokers.
- Solicitors’ Regulatory Authority.
- The Legal Ombudsman.
- Business stakeholders and influencers.
- Lexcel assessors and consultants.
The Lexcel office is aiming to launch the new standard in October 2011. The launch will include educational events and materials to help practices understand any changes in requirements.
Get involved!
To register your interest in being part of the consultation process, please
e-mail your contact details to: Lexcelv5@lawsociety.org.uk
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To discuss how we can help you, please contact a member of the Legal sector team or send us an enquiry online.
