- Introduction
- Section A - The National Occupational Standards for Legal Advice
- Section B - Putting National Occupational Standards to work
- Section C - Role profiles for Legal Advice Workers
- Section D - Full unit and element title listings and unit summaries
- Section E - Lists of other National Occupational Standards
- Section F - Useful contacts
- Section G - Presentation materials
- Section H - Case study materials
Solicitor
| Unit | Title |
| LA3 | Develop and manage interviews with clients |
| LA6 | Support clients to plan, implement and review action |
| LA7 | Provide continuing support to clients |
| LA10 | Provide and receive referrals on behalf of clients |
| LA11 | Provide legal advice to clients |
| LA12 | Manage legal advice cases |
| LA14 | Prepare cases for representation in formal proceedings |
| LA15 | Represent clients in formal proceedings |
| LA16 | Negotiate on behalf of clients |
| LA19 | Manage personal caseload |
| LA20 | Evaluate and develop own practice |
| H&S A | Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety |
The solicitor would also need knowledge units covering advice and casework in their specialist area(s) of practice.
Solicitors must also comply with the Law Society’s Practice Rules and associated rules and codes.
Key:
H&S = Health and Safety Standards (see www.ukstandards.co.uk)
LA = Legal Advice Standards