https://www.slab.org.uk/guidance/understanding-what-is-properly-chargeable-in-accounts-who-can-provide-advice-and-assistance/
https://www.slab.org.uk/guidance/understanding-what-is-properly-chargeable-in-accounts-who-can-provide-advice-and-assistance/
The question as to who can provide advice and assistance is central to an understanding as to what is properly chargeable in an account.
Only you a solicitor , registered to provide civil legal assistance, can provide advice and assistance or ABWOR.
You may entrust a case to another solicitor but you cannot entrust a case to a person who is not legally qualified [Section 31 of the Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986].
You can delegate certain administrative tasks to an unqualified person. Provision is made for payment of such tasks at unqualified rates.
A second year trainee who has:
Can grant advice and assistance and carry out all subsequent work.