In-house solicitors - why hold a PC?

14/11/2017 10:30:02

Do you need some help to explain to your employer why you need to obtain and maintain a practising certificate (PC) each year?

Providing value

Around one-fifth of the membership now work as in-house solicitors in the private or public sectors. In-house solicitors provide employers with a range of benefits. However, when it comes to funding a practising certificate, employers do not always appreciate its value to the organisation.

To support in-house members, the In-house and Public Sector Committee have compiled some brief information that members can use in discussions with their employer. This includes information on:

  • The statutory and regulatory requirements for solicitors to hold a PC.
  • The benefits of hiring an in-house solicitor holding a PC.
  • The confidence a PC provides an employer in knowing that the solicitor adheres to the highest of professional standards.

You can read the full text online on the Committee's FAQ page.

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