A guide to race and ethnicity terminology and language
Ethnicity is broader than race and has usually been used to refer to long shared cultural experiences, religious practices, traditions, ancestry, language, dialect or national origins (for example, African-Caribbean, Indian, Irish). Ethnicity can be seen as a more positive identity than one forged from the shared negative experiences of racism.
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Qualifying work experience (QWE) - The Law Society
All candidates will need to complete at least two years' full-time (or equivalent) QWE that’s grounded in legal work and the provision of legal services, developing some or all of the competencies set out in the statement of solicitor competence.. The SRA’s requirements allow a flexible approach to be taken to achieve this.
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Stamp duty land tax - The Law Society
Sep 23, 2022 · Stamp duty land tax (SDLT) is a tax payable by the purchaser on land transactions in England and Northern Ireland. As a solicitor, it may be that you: advise on SDLT. file SDLT returns. pay the tax on your clients’ behalf and within the applicable time limits. This page provides a summary of key points only – see our legal notice.
Trusts - The Law Society
Trusts. A trust is a legal arrangement for managing assets. There are different types of trusts and they are taxed differently. In a trust, assets are held and managed by one person or people (the trustee) to benefit another person or people (the beneficiary). The person providing the assets is called the settlor.
Continuing competence - The Law Society
The SRA’s competence statement helps you meet the continuing competence requirement. It is in three parts: statement of solicitor competence. threshold standard. statement of legal knowledge. The statement of solicitor competence sets out the requirements for: ethics, professionalism and judgment. technical legal practice.
Power of attorney - The Law Society
An ordinary power of attorney. This is a legal way of giving someone else the power to manage your financial affairs when it is difficult for you to manage them yourself, perhaps because of a physical disability. Usually you appoint someone you trust, such as a close relative, friend, or solicitor as your 'attorney'.
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