A guide to race and ethnicity terminology and language
WEBThere are a significant number of words, phrases and acronyms that appear when talking about race and ethnicity which often change depending on the context of the conversation.
Continuing competence - The Law Society
WEBThis guide covers: overview of continuing competence; who must comply; SRA competence statement; meeting the requirements; identifying your learning needs
Home | The Law Society
WEBYour small firms membership gives you access to expert, practical and time-saving resources. Explore guides, practice notes and toolkits on issues that directly impact your business.
Applying for grants of probate | The Law Society
WEBJan 26, 2022 · This guide is for legal professionals and covers: probate fees; online applications – how the service works, where to send supporting evidence; paper applications; how to avoid common issues – delayed applications and caveats; checking progress on your application
Learning | The Law Society
WEBLaw Society Learning gives lawyers and legal practitioners access to a range of legal continuing professional development (CPD) courses.
Power of attorney - The Law Society
WEBLasting power of attorney. A lasting power of attorney goes one step further than an ordinary power of attorney, because it carries on, or 'lasts', even after you have become unable to manage your affairs - whether temporarily or permanently, or because of an illness, disability or accident.
Trusts - The Law Society
WEBSettlors. The settlor decides how the assets in a trust should be used – this is usually set out in a document called the ‘trust deed’. Sometimes the settlor can also benefit from the assets in a trust – this is called a ‘settlor-interested’ trust and has special tax rules.
Becoming a KC - The Law Society
WEBKCs are selected by an independent panel of senior lawyers, a retired judge and non-lawyers once a year in what is known as the competition.. Applying to become a KC can take between three and five years, so it’s important to prepare far ahead. The application process is detailed and requires applicants to display significant levels of …
Stamp duty land tax - The Law Society
WEBSep 23, 2022 · A land transaction is chargeable to SDLT unless an exemption or relief applies. Relief for first-time buyers. If the purchaser is a first-time buyer and the price of the property is £625,000 or less, they can claim first-time buyers' relief.
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:. money laundering – under part 7 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA); terrorist financing – under part 3 of the Terrorism Act 2000 (TACT); This guide explains how to report suspicious activity to the NCA.