What is the Police Station Accreditation Scheme (PSR)? The Police Station Accreditation Scheme (PSR) has been developed by the Law Society and LSC. It is designed to raise the general standard of client assistance and advices carried out by representatives in tae police station, and fundamentally change their approach to defence work.
Who should take the Police Station Representatives Accreditation Scheme (PSR)? All categories of non-solicitor representatives and trainee solicitors working in the field of criminal law, and who give advice at the police station for which payment is claimed from the Legal Services Commission (LSC), are subject to the Solicitors Regulation Authority Police Station Representative Accreditation Scheme (PSR).
Solicitors who wish to become duty solicitors can also take the Police Station Representatives Accreditation Scheme (PSR) instead of completing the PSQ element of Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme (CLAS) scheme.
What's Involved with the Police Station Representatives Accreditation Scheme (PSR)? Probationary police station representatives have to undertake three levels of testing. This comprises the Written Exam, Portfolio and Critical Incidents Test (CIT). In order to become accredited, candidates are required to undertake the following steps:
Candidates who have any of the following are exempt from the written exam. - LPC
- BVC
- ILEX Level 6 ( level 4), Professional Higher Diploma in Law, which must include a pass in the criminal law and litigation papers
Exemption from the written exam is also given to qualified solicitors.
CLT provide you with everything you need to pass the PSR accreditation scheme: CLT were one of the first organisations to offer PSR training and testing. Reasons to choose CLT are:
Accessibility - training and assessments are delivered nationally throughout the year
Efficiency - exam results - now despatched within 30 working days.
Flexibility – we offer a range of learning methods including online training.
Practicality – we offer the opportunity to take a mock Written Exam/CIT and receive feedback.
Superior knowledge – our training materials are devised and prepared by duty solicitors.
Credibility – CLT have been offering training and assessments in this area for many years and have established a reputation for excellence.
Ongoing support – we offer tutor support as you progress through your studies. Our team of experts are on hand to help you whatever your query.
Affordability – We offer a range of pricing options to suit you.
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