I wonder if the Law Society might clarify whether its chief executive, Janet Paraskeva, ought to be campaigning so publicly and vigorously for the ongoing training framework review.

According to the Law Society's Web site, the chief executive is 'responsible for managing the organisation and implementing the strategy and policies agreed by the Law Society's Council'. At the moment she seems to be operating as a council member by adopting a partisan attitude to a matter of policy.


John Trimbos, chairman, the Legal Education and Training Group





Law Society response: The Law Society Council first considered the training framework review four years ago and there have already been two consultations involving the profession. The chief executive was simply explaining the approach previously agreed by the council that work should be taken forward to introduce a new qualification framework based on the knowledge and understanding, skills and attributes that all solicitors should be able to demonstrate on admission. She was acting entirely within her remit.


The Law Society is determined to ensure that the profession and other key stakeholders have a clear and informed say on the future training framework for solicitors. No decisions about changing the current training requirements will be made by the council until after that consultation.


Edward Nally, Law Society President, London