Searches UK reveal results about the knowledge Solicitors and Conveyancers have about the changes to CPD guidelines from a survey carried out at the beginning of the year.
Results from a Searches UK survey revealed that over 10% of Solicitors or Conveyancers are not aware of the forthcoming changes to their Continued Professional Development. Searches UK understand the importance of keeping Solicitors and Conveyancers up-to-date about developments in the industry and are pleased to help keep their clients informed about the changes that will affect them.
Last year the SRA announced a fresh approach to ensure Solicitors and Conveyancers remain up to date and competent in their roles, whilst at the same time removing the burden of completing 16 hours’ training per year. Still subject to approval by the Legal Services Board, it is designed to be more flexible, giving solicitors greater control over what they feel is appropriate for their role.
The SRA will issue a Competence Statement which will explain what is expected of all solicitors to help them identify their learning development needs and the new approach will be phased in from Spring 2015, being fully introduced by November 2016.
Managing Director at Searches UK, Andrew Stenning commented: “Until the changes to CPD are confirmed by the SRA, Searches UK will continue to offer courses, which are often free, on various topics including flood, planning, contaminated land, energy, HS2 and more. Attendees will continue to gain points until these are fully phased out. We are keen to help clients in any way we can so if in-house events are preferred we are happy to look into this for them.”
CPD courses, provided by Searches UK, are intended to keep professionals in the industry up to date about new services and products available as well as changes and developments in the property market. They regularly run interesting and relevant training sessions, live, via webinar, meaning you can take part from the comfort of your office, saving you time and travelling expenses.
Searches UK firmly believe in providing insightful and informative training sessions and understand that the value which can be achieved through selecting the right course is indisputable. They have teamed up with a number of industry experts, including GroundSure, Landmark, Legal Eye, DevAssist, St Giles, COMPLETIONmonitor and others to ensure they are able to keep their clients up to date and informed about the latest requirements and developments taking place in the conveyancing sector.
Searches UK provide residential and commercial conveyancing searches, as well as other added value services including Reimbursement Schemes, Lawyer Checker products, Compliance Checks and AML I.D. Checks.
To find out more about any of the products or services offered by Searches UK visit www.searchesuk.co.uk, call them on their free phone number 0800 043 1815 or email them directly at info@searchesuk.co.uk. Opening an account is quick and easy – please ask one of their Conveyancing Specialists to set this up for you today to start placing orders with Searches UK.
