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In brief: If no financial transaction is involved, Law Society Rules 3-100 to 3-108 and 3-110 do not apply to legal services provided as part of a duty counsel program sponsored by a non-profit organization or in the form of pro bono summary advice.
Rules - Application to duty counsel program or pro bono summary advice services: Law Society Rule 3-99(2)(b) .
Practice Resource - Learn more about this exemption: Client ID & Verification - FAQs
Rules - Definitions of “financial transaction” and “money”: Law Society Rule 3-98.
Practice Resource - Anti-Money Laundering Webinar: See in particular 54:00.
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