22 October 2026
This page provides information in relation to our authorisation work. It covers a range of annual data related to our work, including data about: the types of firms we regulate, applications to set up firms and answering ethics-related queries.
10 July 2023
Our annual report that details the enforcement work involved in regulating 160,000 practising solicitors and 9,500 law firms.
14 August 2020
Thematic review: A thematic review to enhance our understanding of typical schemes and explore how and why solicitors become involved
16 July 2021
Authorisation is the key point at which we make sure individuals and businesses meet the high professional standards we and the public expect when they enter the profession.
23 June 2022
Welcome to the third annual Upholding Professional Standards report which covers 2020/21
22 October 2026
SRA Annual Reports for the last financial year, from November 2024 to October 2025.
20 July 2023
Our annual look at key trends and patterns in authorisation - the point where solicitors must meet the required professional standards.
22 October 2026
These annual reports cover the SRA's activities from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025, the second reporting year of our 2023–2026 corporate strategy.
13 December 2017
We looked at 14 areas of the PI market where concerns have been raised. We visited 40 law firms. Firms generally showed they had systems and processes in place to make sure a proper service is provided to clients.
14 November 2024
This research seeks to identify alternatives to client money handling and to evaluate the benefits and disadvantages of these models (to consumers, law firms and the SRA) and any other factors to consider.
