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Joint Academic Stage Board Handbook 2011

The JASB Handbook has been produced by the Joint Academic Stage Board in its capacity as the regulator responsible for the validation of Qualifying Law Degrees (QLDs) and law conversion courses - the Common Professional Examination (CPE) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL). It is the official reference document for QLD and CPE/GDL courses, which must be adhered to by all providers of the professional, postgraduate training course from the commencement of the Academic Year 2009-10.

Joint Statement

The present Joint Statement was first issued in 1999 by the Law Society and the General Council of the Bar on the completion of the initial stage of training by obtaining an undergraduate degree, specifically a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD). There is also a supplement covering CPE/GDL programmes and Senior Status degrees. The Joint Announcement sets out the conditions which must be satisfied in respect of the provision of undergraduate degree courses that are regarded as satisfying the academic stage of training.

JASB Guidance on the determination of learning resources for recognised law programmes

This document offers guidance to Higher Education Institutions on determining the level of learning resources they commit to a course of study that is recognised as a Qualifying Law Degree. Based around a series of precepts the JASB 'Guidance on the detemination of learning resources for recognised law programmes' covers areas such as human resources, staff development, physical resources and student support.

JASB Minutes and Papers

Copies of the Board's public minutes and papers for the current Academic year (2011/12) are available from the Solicitors Regulation Authority.