Decisions to control how a solicitor practises
A solicitor requires a practising certificate to work as a solicitor (rule 20.01 of the Code of Conduct).
We can control how a solicitor works by placing "conditions" on their practising certificate. Conditions are not findings of misconduct but are a protective measure we take to control a solicitor's work. We impose conditions when we think it is in the public interest to do so.
Examples of conditions
Examples of the conditions we may impose are that a solicitor
- may act as a solicitor only in employment approved by us;
- must lodge half-yearly accountant's reports with us;
- must attend a training course, such course to be approved by us;
- must not carry out a certain type of work.
Is the condition in force?
Solicitors apply for a new certificate each year. It is possible that a condition we have published may not relate to the solicitor's current practising certificate.
To check whether a condition we have published is in force, please contact us.