Latest news releases
29 November 2023
We will not be imposing an overall cap on claims against the compensation fund arising from Axiom Ince. And those claims will be prioritised to make sure that the most pressing – such as for domestic conveyancing – will be dealt with first in order to maintain the financial solvency of the fund.
Report looks at pros and cons of AI in law firms20 November 2023
The opportunities – and risks – presented by artificial intelligence (AI) are outlined in a new report.
SRA issues first fixed penalties16 November 2023
We have published details of the first fixed penalties we have issued since introducing the new fixed financial penalty regime.
Axiom Ince intervention and impacts14 November 2023
There has been widespread attention following our decision to intervene into Axiom Ince and the potential impacts for the public and the profession.
Transparency rules bringing benefits to firms and consumers24 October 2023
New rules requiring law firms to proactively publish key price and service information are having a positive effect, a new report has found.
Other news
28 November 2023
The results for the SQE2 July 2023 sitting have been published and 1,004 candidates received their results today.
SQE1 July 2023 results published21 September 2023
The results for the SQE1 July 2023 sitting have been published. A total of 3,475 candidates completed both parts of SQE1 (known as FLK1 and FLK2).
Capsticks and Blake Morgan appointments13 September 2023
We have appointed leading UK law firms Capsticks and Blake Morgan to provide legal services to support our Legal & Enforcement Team.
April 2023 SQE2 results published22 August 2023
The results for the SQE2 April 2023 sitting have been published and 996 candidates received their results today. Of these, 923 candidates sat SQE2 for the first time and they achieved an 80% pass rate.
Financial penalties statement30 May 2023
The overwhelming majority of solicitors do a good job and meet the high standards we all expect. But when things go wrong we can, and do, step in to make sure clients are properly protected.
SQE functioning legal knowledge annual review28 April 2023
The SRA and Kaplan have completed the annual review of the functioning legal knowledge that is assessed in SQE1 and SQE2 and made some amendments.
Adolygiad blynyddol o wybodaeth gyfreithiol weithredol yr SQE28 April 2023
Erbyn hyn, mae'r SRA a Kaplan wedi cwblhau’r adolygiad blynyddol o'r wybodaeth gyfreithiol weithredol sy'n cael ei hasesu yn SQE1 a SQE2.
Tell us about your firm’s approach to financial sanctions28 April 2023
Firms should complete a short questionnaire outlining how you are complying with the UK's current financial sanctions regime.
SQE1 January 2023 results published14 April 2023
SQE1 January 2023 results are now published.
October SQE2 results published28 February 2023
The results for the SQE2 October 2022 sitting have been published.