SRA Handbook

Types and terms of training contracts

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Regulation 19: Types and terms of training contracts

19.1

There are three types of training contract:

(a)

full-time;

(b)

part-time; and

(c)

part-time study.

19.2

Subject to regulations 21 and 22, and regulation 7 of the SRA Training Regulations Part 2 - Training Provider Regulations, the time to be served under a training contract is two years. The training contract may be extended if additional time is needed to:

(a)

meet the Practice Skills Standards;

(b)

satisfactorily complete any outstanding qualifications; and/or

(c)

make up for time not served in the capacity of a trainee solicitor in excess of the allowances made in regulation 13 of the SRA Training Regulations Part 2 - Training Provider Regulations due to authorised absence of four months or over.

Guidance note:

(i)

Regulation 7 of the SRA Training Regulations Part 2 - Training Provider Regulations allows a training principal to recognise previous experience that is equivalent to a period of service under a training contract and reduce the term accordingly.