Becoming a solicitor
Work-based learning pilot
Pilot volunteer information
We will launch a pilot of a new framework for work-based learning in September 2008. The deadline for applications from volunteers who wish to participate in the pilot was 9 May.
We are completing selection for the pilot now. If you have volunteered to participate, we will notify you of the outcome of your application by early June at the latest.
Our Work Based Learning Handbook (PDF 123K) contains a description of the roles that individuals and organisations in the new system will carry out, including those of the "trainee"—this will be you if you are selected to take part, even though you will not be in a training contract.
If you or your employer have any queries about the selection process, please email wbl-pilot@sra.org.uk or telephone the Development and Information Team on 0870 606 2555 ext. 3460.
Pilot firm information
We will begin piloting a new framework for work-based learning in September 2008. The deadline for expressions of interest from firms that wish to participate in the pilot was 9 May. We have asked firms that expressed interest in participating to develop learning and assessment strategies, which are subject to validation.
Reference documents for participating firms
- Work Based Learning Handbook (PDF 123K)
- Evaluation methodology (PDF 26K)
- Evaluation methodology guidance (PDF 38K)
The handbook contains a description of the roles that individuals and organisations in the new system will carry out. It also contains the "Work Based Learning Outcomes" that will form the core of the learning and assessment.
The evaluation methodology (and the guidance note) sets out what we expect from work-based learning providers, or "assessment organisations". You can use it to help you design structured learning and assessment programmes.
If you are interested in your firm participating in the pilot and you missed the 9 May deadline, or if you have any queries about the project and what the pilot will involve, please email wbl-pilot@sra.org.uk or telephone the Development and Information Team on 0870 606 2555 ext. 3464.