The Report

• Executive Summary
  • Executive Summary (English)
  • Executive Summary (Welsh)
• Acknowledgements
• Foreword
  • Foreword (English)
  • Foreword (Welsh)
• Chapter 1 – Introduction
  • Background
  • Aims of the study
  • The scope of the research
  • Approach to the study
  • Structure of the report
  • References
• Chapter 2 – The Current System of Legal Services Education and Training
  • Introduction
  • The current LSET systems
  • What is valued and required by the legal services sector?
  • Perceived strengths and weaknesses of the current system
  • Conclusions
  • References
  • Annex I       Knowledge, skills and attributes – currently prescribed
  • Annex II      Periods of supervised practice
  • Annex III     Continuing professional development schemes
• Chapter 3 – Trends and developments in the legal services market
  • Introduction
  • Economic performance of the legal services market
  • Looking to the future: identifying the drivers of change
  • The international dimension
  • Key political, legislative and structural changes
  • The changing regulatory landscape
  • Other structural changes
  • Stratification and specialisation: breadth or depth?
  • The unregulated sector
  • Workforce projections and implications
  • Conclusions
  • References
• Chapter 4 – Evidencing Competence and Quality
  • Introduction
  • Defining competence
  • Competence and outcomes in professional education
  • A way ahead – a needs-led approach?
  • The ingredients of legal competence
  • Consistent and shared standards
  • Robust learning and assessment approaches
  • Conclusions
  • References
  • Annex I       Use of learning outcomes, competencies and standards in LSET for the regulated professions
  • Annex II      National Lawyer Competency Standard (Canada)
  • Annex III     Comparison of QAA Benchmark and JASB Statement for the QLD
• Chapter 5 – Legal Services Education and Training: Fit for the future
  • Introduction
  • Demonstrating competence
  • Competence and flexibility
  • Continuing Competence – CPD and accreditation
  • Competence and specialisation
  • Quality assurance
  • Conclusions
  • References
  • Annex I       Patterns of entry, accreditation and exemption (updated from LETR Research Update 12/2)
  • Annex II      Examples of Law Society and other specialist accreditations
  • Annex III     General Medical Council and General Dental Council revalidation schemes
• Chapter 6 – The Future Role and Scope of Regulation
  • Introduction
  • Fair access and barriers to entry
  • Assuring competence through supervised practice and CPD
  • The reach of regulation
  • Addressing information needs and regulatory design – from information hub to Legal Education Council
  • References
• Chapter 7 – Conclusions and Recommendations
  • Introduction
  • Quality
  • Consistency and quality assurance
  • Cost
  • Access and mobility
  • Flexibility
  • Future processes and research
  • Recommendations
  • References
  • Annex I       Interim Equality Impact Assessment
• Appendices
  • Appendix A: Respondents to Discussion Papers and other participants
  • Appendix B: Membership of the Consultation Steering Panel and the Equality, Diversity and Social Mobility Expert Advisory Group
  • Appendix C: Summaries of interim papers and events attended
  • Appendix D: Research Methodology
  • Appendix E: Interview Guides and Evaluation Forms for Solicitors and their Skills
  • Glossary