A Senior Litigator acts for the victims of accidents, disease and injury and seeks to establish, assert and enforce their rights through negotiation, mediation or litigation.
A Senior Litigator is competent to identify liability, assess and manage risk, to be self-authorising at all key stages of litigation, and to lead and supervise the work of other PI lawyers.
For an overview of the standard, or a more comprehensive guide, please see the guidance documents below. These documents provide guidance for both candidates and assessors.
Standard - overview
Senior Litigator Standard
Guidance notes for assessors and candidates
Upgrade guidance for assessors
Short note regarding portfolio completion post GDPR
Expanded note regarding portfolio completion post GDPR