The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has appointed BMG Research to carry out a final phase of evaluation on its Work-Based Learning Pilot (WBL). This project is taking place from January until June 2012 and will focus on the experiences and outcomes of the part-time cohort at Nottingham Law School and an analysis of the combined route offered by University of Northumbria. A further research strand will look at the outcomes and progress to date of the full time cohort following qualification earlier this year.

Yve Schelhaas, SRA Director of Education & Training, said: "

• We’re delighted to be working with BMG, who have proven experience with evaluating learning and skills programmes.
• The WBL pilot project has been an important study for us as we look to explore ways to assess competence at the Training Contract stage.
• We will look to build on our previous evaluation study to gather a comprehensive evidence base for future policy in this area.

This work will complement the wider Legal Education and Training Review which is due to conclude in December 2012.

Further information on this Review can be found at http://letr.org.uk  For further information on the evaluation, please contact June Wiseman, Emma Parry or Elizabeth Davies at BMG Research on 0121 3336006.