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Important: The FAQs below were written and published before the introduction of the SRA Handbook on 6 October 2011, and may refer to regulatory material that is no longer in effect. Although they may still be relevant, these FAQs have not yet been reviewed in light of the wide-ranging regulatory changes implemented on 6 October. They will be reviewed and updated (or archived) in due course.

I am due to start work on Monday, but I will not have my practising certificate until the following week. Is it okay for me to call myself a non-practising solicitor?

It is not possible for a solicitor in the course of providing legal services to rebut the presumption they are practising with the words "non-practising".

Please see guidance note 16 to rule 20.01 of the Code of Conduct.

Please also see the following guidance:

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