RF3 notes – Part 7
7. Continuing professional development (CPD)
Complete this section to confirm that you have met your CPD requirement. All solicitors admitted to the roll and all RELs must comply with the requirements of the CPD scheme.
The CPD year runs from 1 November to 31 October. The question on the form refers to the completed CPD period up to 31 October 2007.
If you did not have a CPD requirement for the period ending 31 October 2007, tick the n/a box for question 7 on the form.
The CPD requirements are as follows:
- Newly admitted solicitors and RELs
- 1 hour for each complete month worked from the date of admission or registration to 31 October.
(Solicitors admitted on 1 November go straight into their first CPD year.) - All other solicitors and RELs
- 16 hours per one-year period
All solicitors admitted to the roll and RELs must comply with the requirements of the CPD scheme.
If you have not been in legal practice or employment for a period of time and chose to suspend the CPD requirements, and/or you are unsure of your current requirements or how you should answer this question, contact us.
For full guidance on CPD requirements, visit www.cpd.sra.org.uk.