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About Lexcel
Lexcel is the Law Society's practice management standard designed for the legal sector. It provides a
flexible, supportive management framework to help practices develop consistent operational
efficiencies and client services, manage risk effectively, reduce cost and promote profitability.
Lexcel sets the required standards in eight different areas: structures and policies, strategic plans,
financial management, information management, people management, risk management, client
care, file and case management. Practices have the flexibility to implement procedures that are
appropriate to their circumstances.
The Lexcel International v5 scheme rules define the eligibility requirements that need to be met in
order for an application.
Who is Lexcel for?
Lexcel is designed for any practice, regardless of the size or type of work undertaken. From private
practices in England and Wales and also international markets, to not-for-profit organisations, in-
house teams in organisations and local authorities.
Lexcel England and Wales v6 mandatory assessments come into effect from 1 May 2015. All new
applications being assessed before this date will be assessed against Lexcel v5 (now Lexcel
International).
From 1 May 2015 Lexcel International v5 will continue to apply to practices located in foreign
jurisdictions or based in England and Wales with independent offices overseas.
Lexcel can be combined with other quality standards including ISO 9001, Investors in People and the
Specialist Quality Mark (SQM) and could reduce the time and cost of your assessment. A joint
assessment may also be possible.
Lexcel is also accepted as a quality standard by the Legal Aid Agency, instead of obtaining the
SQM.
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the Lexcel Standard or Scheme rules, please do not hesitate
to contact us:
Email: lexcel@lawsociety.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 7320 5933.
1. The scheme
I. Overview
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About Lexcel
Lexcel is the Law Society's practice management standard designed for the legal sector. It provides a
flexible, supportive management framework to help practices develop consistent operational
efficiencies and client services, manage risk effectively, reduce cost and promote profitability.
Lexcel sets the required standards in eight different areas: structures and policies, strategic plans,
financial management, information management, people management, risk management, client
care, file and case management. Practices have the flexibility to implement procedures that are
appropriate to their circumstances.
The Lexcel International v5 scheme rules define the eligibility requirements that need to be met in
order for an application.
Who is Lexcel for?
Lexcel is designed for any practice, regardless of the size or type of work undertaken. From private
practices in England and Wales and also international markets, to not-for-profit organisations, in-
house teams in organisations and local authorities.
Lexcel England and Wales v6 mandatory assessments come into effect from 1 May 2015. All new
applications being assessed before this date will be assessed against Lexcel v5 (now Lexcel
International).
From 1 May 2015 Lexcel International v5 will continue to apply to practices located in foreign
jurisdictions or based in England and Wales with independent offices overseas.
Lexcel can be combined with other quality standards including ISO 9001, Investors in People and the
Specialist Quality Mark (SQM) and could reduce the time and cost of your assessment. A joint
assessment may also be possible.
Lexcel is also accepted as a quality standard by the Legal Aid Agency, instead of obtaining the
SQM.
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the Lexcel Standard or Scheme rules, please do not hesitate
to contact us:
Email: lexcel@lawsociety.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 7320 5933.
1. The scheme
I. Overview
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