Research has shown that most people have trust and confidence in legal services, with high professional standards and high-quality training the most important drivers of that trust.

Aspiring solicitors can qualify through a solicitor apprenticeship in England. All apprentices must pass the SQE and meet our suitability requirements to qualify as a solicitor. Solicitor ...

We set the rules that this firm and the solicitors who work for it must follow and will take action if these rules are broken. If you have concerns about the service you receive you can also make a ...

Under SQE candidates have greater flexibility to choose training that best suits their own circumstances. We no longer prescribe which courses candidates should take. Other than a requirement to pass ...

The general conditions which apply to licensed bodies contained in Rule 8 of the SRA Authorisation Rules for Legal Services Bodies and Licensable Bodies as applicable. Any obligation which may from ...

You can only qualify through this route if you meet our transitional requirements. If you do not, you will need to take the SQE. Institutions authorised to provide the Legal Practice Course are listed ...

Trainees, solicitors and other individuals at a firm or freelance solicitors can manage their individual applications in mySRA. Find out how to update your details and apply for applications which may ...

We require solicitors and registered lawyers to maintain their competence to carry out their role. This means you must keep your knowledge and skills up to date, including any relevant legal, ethical ...

Most aspiring solicitors demonstrate their proficiency in English or Welsh by passing the SQE2 assessment. If you are granted an exemption from SQE2, you must demonstrate your language proficiency ...

We have published our 2024/25 Business Plan, which outlines our key priorities and areas of work for the year. The business plan is set in the context of our wider 2023-2026 Corporate Strategy, which ...

Browse FAQs about practising certificates, registration and renewal. To begin, select a topic below. You can also browse FAQs about using mySRA and FAQs about keeping of the roll. You can track the ...