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Authorisation


How we make our decision to authorise a firm - Guidance

For those applying to us to authorise their business as an SRA regulated recognised sole practice, recognised body or licensed body.

Preparing to become a sole practitioner or an SRA-regulated freelance solicitor - Guidance

To help solicitors understand how to set up a business trading on their own account providing legal services to the public.

Can my business be authorised? - Guidance

If your business needs to be authorised to provide legal services, or you have chosen to be authorised, this checklist provides a summary of the eligibility requirements.

Vocational training for trainee solicitors - Guidance

To help you understand the steps you need to take to complete the vocational part of training to become a solicitor.

Responsibilities of COLPs and COFAs - Guidance

To assist COLPs and COFAs in understanding their duties and responsibilities.

Legal Disciplinary Practices - Guidance

To explain how existing LDPs with non-lawyer managers can remain as recognised bodies or elect to become licensed bodies.

Approval of employment under s41 and s43 of the Solicitors Act 1974 - Guidance

To explain how you can apply to us for our written permission to employ someone who has a control order or been suspended from practice.

When do I need a practising certificate? - Guidance

To help you understand the circumstances in which you must have a practising certificate.

Employers' duties - Case studies

As an employer you have certain duties under the Solicitors Act. Failure to comply with them can have serious consequences as the solicitor in this case study discovered.

Law firms carrying on insurance distribution activities - Guidance

To help you understand key changes introduced by the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD).