Latest news releases
20 December 2024
We have summarised the work we have done protecting and promoting the public interest during 2022/23 in our latest annual reports.
SRA issues warning notice on unsolicited approaches and cold calling19 December 2024
We have issued a warning to law firms, especially those engaged in high volume claims work, about prohibited marketing practices, such as cold calling, door knocking and directly targeted online messaging.
Thematic reviews of professional obligations and probate13 December 2024
We have published two new thematic reviews into professional obligations, and probate and estate administration.
Dedicated guidance issued to support in-house solicitors18 November 2024
Following stakeholder feedback on drafts published earlier this year, we have issued a range of new guidance materials designed to directly support the 34,500 plus solicitors working in-house across England and Wales.
Consultation on potential changes to how client money is handled in the legal sector14 November 2024
As part of our ongoing review of consumer protection arrangements in the legal sector, we are consulting on potential changes to how and when law firms handle client money, and how this money is protected.
Other news
16 December 2024
If you are Swiss qualified lawyer and you wish to practise in England and Wales, there are a few options for you to consider.
July 2024 SQE2 results published26 November 2024
Results for the SQE2 sitting in July 2024 have now been published and 932 candidates received their results today.
Cavity wall insulation claims handled by SSB Group (SSB) and Pure Legal Limited (Pure Legal)01 November 2024
We are progressing our investigation into SSB, Pure Legal and the solicitors involved. We will take action to protect the public where we find evidence that solicitors have fallen short of the high professional and ethical standards we all expect.
SQE1 July 2024 results published01 October 2024
The results for the SQE1 July 2024 sitting have been published.
Tender for claim management services (Solicitors Indemnity Fund and uninsured losses claims)13 September 2024
We are looking to appoint a provider to deliver services including claims management and investigation to consider and process claims received as efficiently and effectively as possible.
April 2024 SQE2 results published28 August 2024
The results for the SQE2 sitting in April 2024 have been published and 2,181 candidates received their results today.
Firm anti-money laundering and sanctions data requirements23 September 2024
All regulated firms must provide us with information on anti-money laundering and sanctions data
SRA statement on CILEX03 July 2024
This statement sets out the context and narrative that led to the SRA board taking the decision to accept the request from CILEX to regulate it's members.
January 2024 SQE2 results published29 May 2024
The results for the SQE2 sitting in January 2024 have been published and 876 candidates received their results.
January SQE1 results issue15 April 2024
The results for the January 2024 SQE1 assessments have been reissued by Kaplan, the assessment provider for the SQE, to correct an error.