Practising Certificate Issues
Practising Certificate Issues
In order for any one to be able to practice as a solicitor, or to be held out as a solicitor, in England & Wales then he or she must be admitted as a solicitor, be on the roll of solicitors and, except in very limited circumstances, hold a current practising certificate issued by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Often solicitors and trainee solicitors find that they are experiencing problems in connection with that a practising certificate. The nature of those problems will vary but may include issues involving:
- applying for a certificate;
- conditions being placed upon the the certificate, restricting the solicitor’s freedom to practise;
- needing to know whether a practising certificate is necessary;
- practising unlawfully without a certificate; or
- having a practising certificate suspended.
Whatever the problem, the Lawyers Defence Group can assist you.
We have substantial experience of assisting with a wide range of practising certificate related problems including:
- defending proceedings for practising uncertificated;
- assisting applicants to apply for a practising certificate when they have issues of suitability – for example a conviction;
- assisting lawyers in ascertaining whether the type of work they are involved in requires a practising certificate; and
- helping solicitors avoid, or mitigate the effects of, a suspension.
Contact Us
For more information, contact the Lawyers Defence Group by:
- telephoning during office hours – 0333 888 4070,
- requesting a call-back using the call-back request form to the right,
- telephoning our out of hours number (but please only in an emergency – for example when someone has been arrested or you believe that your firm might be about to be intervened in) 07952 861 868,
- emailing us at help@lawyersdefencegroup.org.uk, or
- writing to us at one of the addresses at the bottom of this web page.