The SRA Handbook is no longer in effect. It was replaced by the SRA Standards and Regulations on 25 November 2019.
SRA Handbook
Interpretation
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Part 1: Interpretation
Regulation 1: Interpretation and definitions
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The SRA Handbook Glossary 2012 shall apply and, unless the context otherwise requires:
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all italicised terms shall be defined; and
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all terms shall be interpreted;
 
in accordance with the Glossary.
 
Regulation 2: Compliance with these regulations
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You must have:
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satisfactorily completed the vocational stage; and
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otherwise complied with these regulations;
 
to be admitted as a solicitor.