Practising Certificates and renewals 2010

Practising Certificates and renewals 2010

This year sees the introduction by the Solicitors Regulation Authority of a new system for the calculation of the costs of practising as a solicitor. Following a number of consultations with the profession, it has been decided that a new system based upon the number of regulated fee-earners plus the regulatory activity within the firm be adopted.

Practising certificates

Practising certificates

In order for any solicitor to be able to practice, or to be held out as a solicitor, in England & Wales then they must be admitted as a solicitor, be on the roll of solicitors and, except in very limited circumstances, hold a current practising certificate