2 June 2023
This report is a summary of the first phase of our research to better understand the reasons differences in professional assessment outcomes by ethnicity. It also sets out the next steps for the second phase.
16 March 2023
The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) is a single assessment for all aspiring solicitors. We introduced the SQE to give assurance of consistent, high standards at the point of admission.
16 March 2023
In October 2022, we surveyed candidates, training providers and firms to collect initial perceptions of the SQE.
16 March 2023
Read the SQE Independent Reviewer Annual Report 2021-22 by Geoff Coombe, SQE Independent Reviewer
14 March 2023
This important, influential, and diverse part of the profession plays a key role in helping organisations to behave legally, fairly and ethically.
2 February 2023
Report focusing on distributed ledger technologies (DLTs) such as blockchain-based cryptocurrencies and their implications for legal services providers.
1 February 2023
Publishing complaints data is part of our commitment to improve information about legal services. We ask firms to report annually to us on the number of complaints received from clients.
31 January 2023
SRA report and action plan in response to the LSB statement of policy that sets out 4 outcomes for legal regulators.
19 January 2023
An overview of our work to promote equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across the legal sector from November 2021 to October 2022.
13 January 2023
Legal Choices is run by the Solicitors Regulation Authority on behalf of CILEx Regulation, the Council for Licensed Conveyancers, the Intellectual Property Regulation Board, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, the Faculty Office and the Costs Lawyer Standards Board. We benefit from input from the Legal Services Consumer Panel and the Legal Ombudsman.