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SRA Handbook

Registration and Provisional accreditation at level 2, 3 or 4

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Regulation 7: Registration and Provisional accreditation at level 2, 3 or 4

7.1

You may register to conduct criminal advocacy at levels 2, 3 or 4 by submitting an application in the manner prescribed by the SRA.

7.2

After you have registered with the SRA under regulation 7.1, you will be granted provisional accreditation at your chosen level.

7.3

Subject to regulation 8.2 below, if you have been granted provisional accreditation at level 2, 3 or 4 you must apply to the SRA for full accreditation at your chosen level within 24 months of the date you were granted provisional accreditation.

7.4

If you do not apply for full accreditation or for an extension of time under regulation 18 within 24 months of the date you were granted provisional accreditation, you will not be accredited under these regulations.