Legal Services 1 Overview: Regulation, Ethics, and Access
Update: 2025-04-09
Description
In this episode of SQE1 Essentials, we examine the modern framework of legal services regulation in England and Wales — a critical part of the SQE1 syllabus and solicitor professional competence.
🎓 What you'll learn:
- What constitutes a "legal service" and how the sector is structured
- The role of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), including its principles and risk-based approach to regulation
- Professional obligations for solicitors and law firms regarding authorisation and conduct
- The impact of the Equality Act 2010 on legal service provision and employment practices
- How legal services intersect with financial regulation – the roles of the FCA and PRA
- Funding legal services: private fees, CFAs, DBAs, fixed fees, legal aid, third-party funding, and legal expenses insurance
📘 Whether you're preparing for the SQE1 or entering legal practice, this episode gives you a practical insight into the expectations and obligations of the modern solicitor.
📲 Access full training resources and MCQs via the PASS SQE App or at celetraining.com
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