Safeguarding for Lawyers - Understanding Your Responsibilities

Introduction

Developed specifically for the legal profession, this practical webinar provides a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities in practice. It covers how to recognise signs of abuse, harm, and neglect; the steps to take if concerns arise; and how to meet regulatory and SQM requirements through effective policies and procedures.

Presented by Law Society Accredited Risk & Compliance Specialist and Lexcel Consultant and Assessor Tracy Thompson, this training combines key principles with real-world examples to give participants the confidence to respond appropriately and responsibly when safeguarding issues occur.

It is essential viewing for:

• Solicitors, caseworkers, and support staff
• Supervisors and managers responsible for compliance and risk management
• Any legal professional working with potentially vulnerable clients

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Understand what safeguarding means in a legal context
• Recognise different types of abuse and indicators of harm
• Know how and when to raise concerns appropriately
• Gain clarity on SQM and regulatory expectations
• Identify the key components of an effective safeguarding policy

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Friday 23rd January 2026

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