Changes to the SRA's approach to Continuing Professional Development

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has made changes to its approach to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and has introduced a new approach to assessing continuing competence. The new approach removes the current requirement that solicitors must undertake 16 hours of CPD annually and will require the solicitor to liaise with its employer to determine the learning and development they need to ensure they deliver a competent legal service. The new approach was implemented from 1 November 2016.

The changes mean that the LMA's training courses and seminars are no longer accredited by the SRA. However, the LMA will continue to provide confirmation of attendance at all of our events upon request by the attendee or employer. Please email the LMA if you have any queries on this.

Further information on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is available on the SRA website.

Click here to find out more about SRA's new approach.