Lexcel – The Law Society’s National Standard for Practice Management

 

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Lexcel – The Law Society’s National Standard for Practice Management - Overview

Main contact
Maggie Francis
Address

Suite 2 Faretec
Carnac Court
Cams Estate
Fareham
PO16 8UX

Telephone
01329 822 067
Email
maggie.francis@qse.org.uk
Purpose of Service
Lexcel is the Law Society’s practice management quality mark. Written specifically for the legal profession, it allows any type and size of practice to undergo independent assessment to certify that the Lexcel Practice Management Standards are being met. Quality South East provides assessment and post recognition support for all organisations working with the Lexcel Standard.
Mode of Delivery
Assessment and Accreditation
Sector / Size
Any type/size of practice in the legal profession, including legal departments in Councils
Cost
Currently £600 per day (April 2006)
Benefits
  • Lexcel accreditation
  • Increases profitability
  • Increases management efficiency
  • Reduces mistakes and increases effective risk management
  • Establishes a framework to meet legislative requirements
  • Encourages excellence to become standard
  • Improves client care
  • Assists compliance with the proposed new practice rules
  • Provides a competitive advantage
  • Assistance with Best Value compliance for local authorities and legal departments in Councils
  • Improves marketability to prospective clients
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