This course builds on your existing knowledge and experience, equipping you with up-to-date regulatory insights, practical strategies, and operational guidance to manage a compliant, effective, and future-focused Public Access (PA) practice.

Whether you're returning to Public Access work after a period away or want to sharpen your approach in response to evolving client needs, market expectations or regulatory change, this course provides the clarity and confidence you need to operate at your best.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Re-affirm the purpose and scope of the Public Access scheme, including recent updates and developments.
• Clarify the distinctions between public access, licensed access and referral work.
• Revisit BSB accreditation requirements and ongoing obligations, including post-PQE restrictions and updates to guidance.
• Strengthen your ability to assess client suitability, take instructions and manage client expectations effectively.
• Enhance your approach to managing vulnerable clients and maintain high standards of care and professionalism.
• Reassess your communication, fee transparency, and the use of intermediaries in line with current BSB rules.
• Apply the latest regulatory guidance, including AML obligations, LSAG updates, and the Proceeds of Crime Act.
• Optimise systems for practice management, including data protection, record keeping and GDPR compliance.
• Leverage new tools, technologies and business strategies to improve the sustainability and scalability of your PA practice.
• Navigate recent BSB commentary on litigation boundaries and ensure your approach aligns with evolving guidance.

Who is this course for?

This refresher course is ideal for:

• Practising barristers who are Public Access accredited and want to update or deepen their understanding of PA work.
• Barristers returning to Public Access after a period of time and seeking a practical reorientation.
• Chambers aiming to support PA-qualified barristers with continued development and compliance.
• Clerks and practice managers responsible for ensuring their PA systems, procedures and support are up to date.
• Legal professionals involved in managing or supporting Public Access matters who need current, practical insight.