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It is hoped that the REFOTRA project might encourage the implementation of this Memorandum.  \nThe REFOTRA project is divided into three phases. The three phases are:  \nPhase 1  \nPhase 1 of REFOTRA developed an assessment report on the situation in EU and EEA Member States regarding recognition of foreign training in the various CLE systems around the EU2. It is a necessary accompaniment in the test phase (Phase 3) of the project, to help bars understand under what kind of system one of their lawyers has undertaken a cross-border training course. It will also help training providers understand what information the lawyer who has come cross-border for training needs on the certificate template to send to his or her home bar for the purposes of recognition.  \nPhase 2  \nPhase 2 of REFOTRA developed a framework for the purposes of recognition of cross-border recognition, based on the complexities revealed by the guide produced in Phase 1, and for the purpose of testing under Phase 3. The system proposed is as follows:  \n1  \n[https://www.ccbe.eu/fileadmin/speciality_distribution/public/documents/TRAINING/TR_Position_papers/EN_TR_](https://www.ccbe.eu/fileadmin/speciality_distribution/public/documents/TRAINING/TR_Position_papers/EN_TR_)[ ](https://www.ccbe.eu/fileadmin/speciality_distribution/public/documents/TRAINING/TR_Position_papers/EN_TR_)[20170224__Memorandum_on_Mutual_Recognition_of_Lawyers_Cross_Border_Continuing_Professional_Develop](20170224__Memorandum_on_Mutual_Recognition_of_Lawyers_Cross_Border_Continuing_Professional_Develop)[ment.pdf](ment.pdf)  \n2  \n[https://www.ccbe.eu/fileadmin/speciality_distribution/public/documents/TRAINING/TR_Reports_Studies/EN_TR_](https://www.ccbe.eu/fileadmin/speciality_distribution/public/documents/TRAINING/TR_Reports_Studies/EN_TR_)[ ](https://www.ccbe.eu/fileadmin/speciality_distribution/public/documents/TRAINING/TR_Reports_Studies/EN_TR_)[20190404_REFOTRA-report.pdf](20190404_REFOTRA-report.pdf)  \nA model CLE Training Certificate Template has been developed in Phase 2 for use in the Phase 3 test, for completion once the cross-border training undertaken by a particular lawyer has been completed. The information on the certificate template will be completed by either the participating lawyer or the training provider, as appropriate. 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