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Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:16 pm
by j_925
Will an IVA affect me qualifying as a solicitor
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:17 pm
by BlueShoes
No idea, but I am thinking of applying for a Head Teacher post and wondered the same thing!
Blue
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:18 pm
by David Mond
AS far as I am aware no - but you should both speak to your professional trade bodies to confirm.
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:22 pm
by BlueShoes
As a teacher I am ok, but wasn't sure about a Headship. I will check-the extra salary will certainly help us survive the IVA in the longer term.
Blue
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:23 pm
by MelanieGiles
It shouldn't - I have one or two headteachers in my IVA portfolio, but do check with the local education authority who may have their own rules.
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:25 pm
by Max
I can answer that one. My husband has a freind who is a Trust, Tax and Probate Solicitor and he in turn has a solicitor friend who had an IVA which Mrs M Giles did for him a few years ago. The only restriction which was placed on him was that he could not be a signatory on Client Account whilst in IVA. I believe Mrs Giles has helped many solicitors in the past who still have their SRA Certificates - my husband's solicitor friend has and if you knew the firm he works for you would be very surprised. J
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:27 pm
by MelanieGiles
I also have clients who are solicitors, and the Law Society allows this, but does not allow you to practice if you have been made bankrupt. You can reapply to the Law Society for your practising certificate as soon as you are discharged, and this may be granted at their discretion.
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:38 pm
by Max
Mrs Giles, I hope you did not mind me mentioning your name but it eas the only question I could answer. J
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 9:17 am
by MelanieGiles
I am happy for you to mention my name as often as you like J, but please call me Melanie as "Mrs Giles" makes me sound about 85!!!
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 9:53 am
by Max
Will do Melanie, thank you for the invitation.J
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 10:19 am
by Max
As a matter of interest, I checked with my LA this morning - they are not bothered for their schools have independent bursers on that basis you should be ok. Here, there are over 70 Headships going - noone wants them because, so I was told, parents are tunrning to liigation if the slightest thing goes wrong and its the Head who ends up in the Court. J