Latest news releases
19 April 2024
We have published a thematic review looking at law firm understanding of best practice to avoid getting involved in strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs).
SRA starts search for new Board Chair11 April 2024
We have begun the search for a new Chair for our Board, who will be responsible for overseeing our work driving confidence and trust in legal services.
Year two review of SQE shows continued improvements10 April 2024
The latest reports reviewing the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) have shown it continues to perform well and there can be confidence in this rigorous assessment.
SRA consults on potential regulation of CILEX students and paralegals20 March 2024
We have launched a consultation on rule changes needed to allow the potential regulation of non-authorised Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) members.
SRA wants views on suite of support for in-house solicitors08 March 2024
We have developed a raft of new resources to support the 34,500 plus solicitors working in-house in England and Wales. And views are now being sought on the guidance and advice before they are formally adopted.
Other news
15 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.
Cavity wall insulation claims handled by the SSB Group04 March 2024
We are investigating whether SSB Group acted in compliance with our professional standards. We will investigate a range of issues including whether the firm properly assessed the merits of claims, explained any potential liabilities to clients and what information it gave to its clients about the ATE insurance policies.
SQE2 October 2023 results published20 February 2024
The results for the SQE2 October 2023 sitting have been published and 642 candidates have received their results.
SQE2 July 2023 results published28 November 2023
The results for the SQE2 July 2023 sitting have been published and 1,004 candidates received their results today.
SQE1 July 2023 results published21 September 2023
The results for the SQE1 July 2023 sitting have been published. A total of 3,475 candidates completed both parts of SQE1 (known as FLK1 and FLK2).
Capsticks and Blake Morgan appointments13 September 2023
We have appointed leading UK law firms Capsticks and Blake Morgan to provide legal services to support our Legal & Enforcement Team.
April 2023 SQE2 results published22 August 2023
The results for the SQE2 April 2023 sitting have been published and 996 candidates received their results today. Of these, 923 candidates sat SQE2 for the first time and they achieved an 80% pass rate.
Financial penalties statement30 May 2023
The overwhelming majority of solicitors do a good job and meet the high standards we all expect. But when things go wrong we can, and do, step in to make sure clients are properly protected.
SQE functioning legal knowledge annual review28 April 2023
The SRA and Kaplan have completed the annual review of the functioning legal knowledge that is assessed in SQE1 and SQE2 and made some amendments.
Adolygiad blynyddol o wybodaeth gyfreithiol weithredol yr SQE28 April 2023
Erbyn hyn, mae'r SRA a Kaplan wedi cwblhau’r adolygiad blynyddol o'r wybodaeth gyfreithiol weithredol sy'n cael ei hasesu yn SQE1 a SQE2.