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This statement takes a broad definition of competence as being "the ability to perform the roles and tasks required by one's job to the expected standard" (Eraut and du Boulay, 2001).
The advantage of this definition is that it recognises that requirements and expectations change depending on job role and context. It also recognises that competence develops, and that an individual may work 'competently' at many different levels, either at different stages of their career, or indeed from one day to the next depending on the nature of their work.
The competence statement should be read holistically. By way of example, the requirement in A1e to respect diversity and act fairly and inclusively pervades all areas of work and underpins all of the competences in the statement.
Solicitors should be able to:
A1. Act honestly and with integrity, in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements and the SRA Standards and Regulations, including:
A2. Maintain the level of competence and legal knowledge needed to practise effectively, taking into account changes in their role and/or practice context and developments in the law, including:
A3. Work within the limits of their competence and the supervision which they need, including:
A4. Draw on a sufficient detailed knowledge and understanding of their field(s) of work and role in order to practise effectively, including:
A5. Apply understanding, critical thinking and analysis to solve problems, including:
B1. Obtain relevant facts, including:
B2. Undertake legal research, including:
B3. Develop and advise on relevant options, strategies and solutions, including:
B4. Draft documents which are legally effective and accurately reflect the client's instructions including:
B5. Undertake effective spoken and written advocacy, including:
B6. Negotiate solutions to clients' issues, including:
B7. Plan, manage and progress legal cases and transactions, including:
C1. Communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, including:
C2. Establish and maintain effective and professional relations with clients, including:
C3. Establish and maintain effective and professional relations with other people, including:
D1. Initiate, plan, prioritise and manage work activities and projects to make sure that they are completed efficiently, on time and to an appropriate standard, both in relation to their own work and work that they lead or supervise, including:
D2. Keep, use and maintain accurate, complete and clear records, including:
D3. Apply good business practice, including:
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