FOCUS OF THE DAY: SRA ‘bonfire’ of legal education and training regulation set to continue. Regulator admits the cost of qualification now a significant barrier to the profession. The SRA is consulting on abolishing more requirements following a 'bonfire' of education and training regulations. Full story - Solicitors Journal
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