Trainees – The Law Society updates – Covid-19

Updated the guidance on what to do if your training is terminated. https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/law-careers/becoming-a-solicitor/qualifying-with-a-degree/what-to-do-if-your-training-is-terminated/
The SRA state that trainee solicitors are common law apprentices, which means that you cannot be terminated as part of a redundancy process. This gives you enhanced protections under employment law and you should have reference to the SRA’s Authorised Training Provider information pack (2019 regulations). An apprenticeship can only be brought to an end if:
- you and your employer agree
- your training contract is conditional on passing any of the academic stages of qualification or the Legal Practice Course (LPC), and you do not pass
- you are not capable of meeting the Practice Skills Standards
- your conduct is unacceptable
- the training establishment business has closed or changed so much that it is not possible to properly train you
TLS have been working to provide guidance to trainees, primarily around furlough, redundancy and future prospects, which can be found on the Law Society’s Coronavius advice page. https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/support-services/advice/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-members/
TLS have also been working closely with the SRA, asking them to clarify arrangements for training and possible extensions as a result of furlough. Clear information is now available on their webpages as a result of this engagement. https://www.sra.org.uk/sra/news/coronavirus-questions-answers/
TLS have also published a blog on remote supervision, with tips and links to relevant guidance. https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/news/blog/supervising-trainee-solicitors-during-coronavirus/

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