Consultations
We value the views of our stakeholders. Any open consultations are listed below. For full details, or to find out how to participate, follow the links. If no open consultations are listed, please return at a later date or subscribe to SRA consultation alerts.
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Open consultations
Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme
We are seeking views on proposals to introduce a new scheme that will allow qualified lawyers from within the UK, Europe and many other countries to qualify as solicitors in England and Wales without following the full domestic requirements. The new scheme, the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme, will replace the current Qualified Lawyers Transfer Regulations and the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test.
- Start—11 November 2008
- End—6 February 2009
- Status—OPEN, respond now
Firm-based regulation – fee-raising policy for 2009
We are seeking views on proposals in relation to fees to be charged transitionally in 2009.
- Start—10 November 2008
- End—8 December 2008
- Status—OPEN, respond now
Read more Firm-based regulation – fee-raising policy for 2009
Equality and diversity strategy
We strongly encourage all SRA stakeholders, especially members of the public and consumers of legal services, to participate in a consultation on our recently published equality and diversity strategy.
- Start—26 September 2008
- End—23 December 2008
- Status—OPEN, respond now