The assessment process and demonstrating compliance
The Conveyancing Quality Standards has gone through some changes with the introduction of both desk top and on-site assessments to ensure a more robust assessment process and drive quality through the practice of conveyancing.
Overview
The Conveyancing Quality Standards has gone through some changes with the introduction of both desk top and onsite assessments to ensure a more robust assessment process and drive quality through the practice of conveyancing.
How will this affect Conveyancing firms?
If you currently hold CQS accreditation you may be selected for an onsite assessment at which you will be required to demonstrate compliance with the CQS scheme
What will the assessment involve?
The assessment will be both technical and qualitive, requiring practice to evidence the core practice management standards and The Law Society Conveyancing Protocol through their management and conduct of their Conveyancing department and files.
Who should attend?
The training session is aimed at Practices that are currently or working towards CQS accreditation specifically Heads of Conveyancing, SRO and those responsible for preparing
What will be covered in the session?
The aim of the session is to equip you with practical and technical expertise to assist you in implement policies and procedures to enable you to demonstrate compliance.
The session will include;
• Changes to the CQS scheme
• The assessment process
• Demonstrating compliance with the standard
• Key requirements of the Core Practice Management Standard (CPMS)
• Implementing the required policies and procedures of CQS within your practice
• Key areas of The Law Society Conveyancing Protocol (6th Edition)
• CQS overlap with other Quality Standards
Trainer Biography:
Tracy Thompson is a property lawyer who has spent over two decades in the legal profession, most recently as managing partner of a Merseyside multi-disciplinary practice. Her hands-on approach to management gives her a unique perspective of the many challenges facing law firms today.
Tracy possesses a diverse mix of skills and is highly experienced in operational management and business strategy, which has led her to becoming Law Society accredited Lexcel Consultant and a Lexcel Assessor for both the England & Wales standard, and the International standard. Tracy has recently been appointed Lead Assessor for the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme. Her passion for quality led practice management and the benefits of Lexcel saw her appointed to the Law Society Lexcel Panel in 2013.
Course information
Location: The Work Place, Churchgate House, 56 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6EU
Dates: Monday 27th January 2020 & Wednesday 26th February
Times: Registration 1pm/Training 1:30 – 4:30 PM
Cost: £210 PP