Admission forms and fees
Updated 13 June 2024How to apply for admission to the roll of solicitors
You will need to create a mySRA account if you don't already have one.
Before you apply for admission, you must have completed your background screening. This is carried out for us by Atlantic Data. Find out how to apply for screening.
There is also an option to complete an early character and suitability assessment before admission if you have any concerns.
SQE2 assessment exemption
If you have had an SQE2 exemption, you must demonstrate your English or Welsh language competence before applying for admission. Find out what evidence you will need.
Applying for admission
You must meet all the requirements for the route you wish to apply under before you can start your application:
LPC route - find out what you need to do.
SQE route - find out what you need to do for your pathway to admission.
Once you have your screening results, you can apply for admission in your mySRA account. Please make sure you choose the correct route at the start.
Applying for your first practising certificate
If you carry out reserved legal activities, you will need a practising certificate. You can apply for your first practising certificate once you have chosen your admission date.
Find out how to apply.
Fee
The admission fee is £100. You can pay by credit or debit card.
Our service level
We aim to admit you within 30 days unless there is a character and suitability issue.
There is a separate fee for your first practising certificate.
Registered European lawyers
The admission fee for registered European lawyers (REL) is £500.
We aim to decide on an REL application within four months.
Find out who can apply as an REL