SRA and The Principles

Why They Matter — And How To Use Them

Hi,

If you managed to get on a scheme or internship this cycle, I’d like to talk to you. Just reply to this email or contact me on LinkedIn.

Until next Sunday,

Alin George

You act:

  1. in a way that upholds the constitutional principle of the rule of law, and the proper administration of justice.

  2. in a way that upholds public trust and confidence in the solicitors’ profession and in legal services provided by authorised persons.

  3. with independence.

  4. with honesty.

  5. with integrity.

  6. in a way that encourages equality, diversity and inclusion.

  7. in the best interests of each client.

Were you aware of the SRA Principles?

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I am required to study these in my first year. I must confess that, while I appreciate why they are there, along with the SRA Code of Conduct, I’d feel very reticent to do any task as a trainee before checking I am actually allowed to do it.

Every law student will be aware of these sooner or later. You don’t want to be spending this much time, effort to go on and have a long career just so you could be struck off for a £100 ‘gift’.

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⚖️ This week in Law History

When reading these facts, try to think about the wider implications each had.

7 April 1914 — HoC passed the Government of Ireland Act 1914, providing self-government within the UK for Ireland.

8 April 1904 — Britain recognises the Suez Canal Convention and surrenders its claim to Madagascar.

9 April 1838 — National Gallery opens in Trafalgar Square, London, after the Parliament voted to purchase 38 paintings 12 years earlier.

10 April 1710 — The Copyright Act (The Statute of Anne) comes into effect. It allows authors to hold exclusive rights to their work up to 50 years after their death.

11 April 1689 — William III of Orange and Mary II were crowned joint monarchs, following the Glorious Revolution of 1688.

12 April 1927 — The British Cabinet came out in favour of voting rights for women.

13 April 1829 — The Catholic Emancipation Act is passed, lifting restrictions imposed on Catholics at the time of Henry VIII.

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