Working With Vulnerable Clients

Working With Vulnerable Clients

Solicitors must take account of their clients’ attributes, needs and circumstances and adapt their services.

Learn to identify vulnerable clients and adapt services for better understanding and access to your expert advice.
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Course content

Overview

This course will help you to comply with the Equality Act and the SRA Codes of Conduct.   

Content

  • Risk factors that may lead to vulnerability
  • Why identifying vulnerable clients matters
  • Meeting your obligations to vulnerable clients
  • Identify
  • Adapt
  • Record
  • Monitor
  • Case studies

Outcomes

As a result of completing this course you will understand:

  • Why you need to be able to identify and adjust your approach when dealing with vulnerable clients
  • How to identify signs of potential vulnerability
  • The practical steps you and your firm can take to support vulnerable clients

Format

Self-paced, cost-effective e-learning. 

Duration

30 minutes

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