RF6, RF7 – European lawyers

To become a registered European lawyer (REL), complete the RF6 form (PDF 49K). Download the notes on completing RF6 (PDF 144K).

Applications for the 2008/09 practising year

The RF7 form for renewing your registration as a registered European lawyer will be sent to you by 13 October 2008. If you don't receive it by then, contact us. Download notes on completing RF7 (PDF 209K).

Schedule of fees for RELs

Your circumstances and reduced fee category Issue date of certificate
1 Nov 08 - 31 Dec 08 1 Jan 09 - 31 Mar 09 1 Apr 09 - 30 Jun 09 1 Jul 09 - 31 Oct 09
You are applying for your first registration as a REL n/a £750 £750 £500 £250
You work for the CPS F £665 £495 £330 £165
You qualify for the low income fee reduction G £500 £375 £250 £125
You are on maternity leave or equivalent H £475
You were on maternity leave in the last practising year I £500

RELs must also contribute to the Compensation Fund.


To link to this page, please use www.sra.org.uk/rel.