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The SRA Handbook is no longer in effect. It was replaced by the SRA Standards and Regulations on 25 November 2019.

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Applications for authorisation

Version 21 of the Handbook was published on 06/12/2018. For more information, please click 'History' Above

Rule 4: Applications for authorisation

4.1

A licensable body, a legal services body or a sole practitioner may make an application for authorisation in accordance with these rules.

4.2

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4.3

The SRA may grant the application in relation to one or more reserved legal activity.

4.4

An application by a licensable body, a legal services body or a sole practitioner for authorisation must notify the SRA of the practising address and, where different, the registered address, of any overseas practices for which it would, if authorised, be the responsible authorised body.

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