Make reference to applicable law, statute, regulation and procedure, as appropriate. Show awareness of the range of family dispute resolution processes and consider their appropriateness in each case. Have considered the emotional context and appropriate management of that context in your role as a specialist family lawyer Show how you would adhere to, consider, and apply Resolution's Code of Practice at each and every stage of your answers. Further, you should show that, where appropriate, you follow the guidance on good practice set out in the . You must answer the questions the Portfolio Case Study in 2,100 words, the combined total for all your answers to the case study questions. There is a 10% margin over and above the 2,100 word limit per case study. Candidates who exceed the 10% limit will be failed. Please note that citations and case references set out in footnotes do not count towards the total word count but any narrative added to them set out in any footnote will. Reflective Case Accounts You will also be required to provide two reflective case accounts of completed cases from your own practice and undertaken within the last 12 months for each specialist area. Your case accounts should be cases of suitable complexity that allow you to demonstrate the required competencies. You will be provided with a template for completing your case account. You will be expected to set out and provide your reflections on: Your assessment of the situation, including your assessment of any notable emotional context or dynamics and their likely impact on the client or clients. Your planned advice giving, the solutions you identified, and whether it achieved the expected outcome. How you considered applicable law, statute, regulation and procedure. How you took account of, and adhered to, Resolution's Code of Practice throughout your management of the case (and the Resolution Guides to Good Practice where relevant). Your reflection on your own practice development/what you learned from the conduct of the particular case Submit a suitably anonymised or redacted client advice letter written by you (note: this should not be your terms’ letter) from one of your own cases (either from one ‘standard of your submitted case accounts or an otherwise suitable client matter) and which demonstrates your continuing adherence to Resolution’s Code and standards of good practice generally. PLEASE NOTE: You must ensure the letter you submit is suitably anonymised to respect
Make reference to applicable law, statute, regulation and procedure, as appropriate. Show awareness of the range of family dispute resolution processes and consider their appropriateness in each case. Have considered the emotional context and appropriate management of that context in your role as a specialist family lawyer Show how you would adhere to, consider, and apply Resolution's Code of Practice at each and every stage of your answers. Further, you should show that, where appropriate, you follow the guidance on good practice set out in the . You must answer the questions the Portfolio Case Study in 2,100 words, the combined total for all your answers to the case study questions. There is a 10% margin over and above the 2,100 word limit per case study. Candidates who exceed the 10% limit will be failed. Please note that citations and case references set out in footnotes do not count towards the total word count but any narrative added to them set out in any footnote will. Reflective Case Accounts You will also be required to provide two reflective case accounts of completed cases from your own practice and undertaken within the last 12 months for each specialist area. Your case accounts should be cases of suitable complexity that allow you to demonstrate the required competencies. You will be provided with a template for completing your case account. You will be expected to set out and provide your reflections on: Your assessment of the situation, including your assessment of any notable emotional context or dynamics and their likely impact on the client or clients. Your planned advice giving, the solutions you identified, and whether it achieved the expected outcome. How you considered applicable law, statute, regulation and procedure. How you took account of, and adhered to, Resolution's Code of Practice throughout your management of the case (and the Resolution Guides to Good Practice where relevant). Your reflection on your own practice development/what you learned from the conduct of the particular case Submit a suitably anonymised or redacted client advice letter written by you (note: this should not be your ‘standard terms’ letter) from one of your own cases (either from one of your submitted case accounts or an otherwise suitable client matter) and which demonstrates your continuing adherence to Resolution’s Code and standards of good practice generally. PLEASE NOTE: You must ensure the letter you submit is suitably anonymised to respect
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