PSQ Process
The Police Station Qualification applies to anyone who is a qualified solicitor with a practising certificate or a qualified barrister, who gives advice in the police station for which payment is not initially claimed from the Legal Aid Agency (LAA).
The LAA will not pay for advice given unless you are registered as a Probationary Representative, or registered as an Accredited Representative under the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)'s scheme. However, once you have successfully completedFew readersPSQ Portfolio - A Guide
The PSQ applies to anyone who is a qualified solicitor with a practising certificate or a qualified barrister, who gives advice in the police station for which payment is not initially claimed from the Legal Aid Agency (LAA).
The Portfolio will contain summaries of five cases in which you have been involved with both the giving of advice, and attendance at an interview between the police and the client, at a police station.
On registration, you will be issued with a copy of our regulations whiFew readersSubmitting PSQ Portfolio
Step 1. Log in to your datalaw account
Step 2. Select the drop down in the top right and then select the 'PSRAS Submission' option
Step 3. Fill out the portfolio initial form with your: Title, Name, Phone, Address, Personal Study Declaration and Select submit when complete.
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Please click here to view the 2024 PSQ Timetable -
PSQ TimetableFew readersPSQ Critical Incidents Test - A Guide
The purpose of Critical Incidents Test (CIT) is to assess your effectiveness in advising and assisting clients at the police station. The CIT takes the form of a role play assessment under exam conditions.
On registration, you will be issued with a copy of our regulations which will provide written guidance on the format, content and assessment criteria for the CIT.
Assessment Criteria
The CIT will be assessed according to the following criteria:
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