Assessors and consultants
Lexcel assessors
The
Lexcel assessment is organised by one of the twelve independent Lexcel assessment bodies who are licensed by the Law Society.
- View Lexcel assessment bodies (PDF, 79kb)
Assessments are conducted by trained Lexcel assessors licensed by the Law Society. This ensures that the process is independent, objective and ensures rigorous quality control. Only assessors who are suitably qualified with experience of the legal sector, and have undergone special Lexcel training, are allowed to assess practices against the standard.
The assessors identify whether a practice works to the core requirements of the practice management standard by examining its procedures and processes. The following forms will be used when an assessment is undertaken in relation to Lexcel:
- Pre-application report form (DOC, 212kb) - if the practice is registered on the Commitment Scheme and opts for a pre-application assessment to be carried out
- Lexcel assessment report form (PDF, 74kb) - the assessor may also use the Lexcel case management checklist (PDF, 56kb) to assist in auditing files.
- Lexcel Corrective Action report form (PDF, 55kb) - if corrective action is required.
Lexcel consultants
Independent
Lexcel-trained consultants can be used by practices which need advice on complying
with or applying for assessment.
- View Lexcel-trained consultants (PDF, 430kb) - last updated March 2010
The Law Society's Consultants' Code of Practice sets out guidelines for those wishing to use the services of management consultants. The guidelines are not intended to be prescriptive or exhaustive but they should assist in establishing the suitability and competence of consultants.