cpd regulations imposed by Bar Standards Board / Solicitors Regulation Authority
Both professional bodies have imposed CPD requirements upon practising members. Non-compliance can have adverse consequences, such as suspension of the right to practice.
In brief:
- Solicitors require 16 CPD hours per year.
- Barristers require 12 CPD hours per year.
For greater detail, please visit:
The Bar Council have provided various information packs at: http://www.legaleducation.org.uk/CPD/.
The Law Society have published their requirements at: http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/professional/continuing.law