Events and speakers
We organise and take part in a wide range of events and conferences. Come and meet us to find out about what we're doing.
To view recordings of past events, see our listing of on-demand events.
If you would like to invite an SRA speaker to your event, please submit a request using our speaker request form.
Please do not contact individual members of our staff directly to ask them to speak at your event.
We aim to reply to requests within three weeks. In order for us to consider your request, you need to submit it at least six to eight weeks before your event is scheduled to take place.
We take the following into account when reviewing speaker requests:
- how topical the event is to SRA work and priorities
- availability of appropriate speakers
- size and suitability of the audience.
We will assess all requests on a case-by-case basis. However, we are unlikely to accept invitations if we believe that one of the main purposes of the event is:
- to promote the wider work or services of a specific commercial organisation or potential supplier to businesses operating in the legal sector
- to generate new business or other revenue-creating opportunities beyond attendance at the event itself for the host/organiser/third parties.
Upcoming events and conferences that we'll be taking part in are listed here. To book a place or find out more about non-SRA events, please contact the organisers directly.
August 2024
Financial penalties: updated proposals (webinar)
14 August 2024| WebinarSpeakers: Jackie Griffiths, Head of Regulatory Policy, SRA
Join our free webinar to learn more about our proposed updates to issuing financial penalties to law firms and solicitors. You will also have the chance to put your questions to our panel.
We want to make sure we remain transparent when issuing fines, so we are consulting on changes to our guidance. These include:
- introducing new fining bands for more serious misconduct
- introducing minimum fine levels for each penalty band
- providing more detail about how we determine the level of an indicative fine
- clarifying our position on imposing financial penalties following convictions for driving with excess alcohol
- explaining how our fines increase to remove any financial gain obtained from the misconduct
The proposed changes also take account of both the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act which grant us unlimited fining powers in cases of economic crime. This is as well as learnings since our current approach to levying fines was introduced in 2023.
Read more about our Financial Penalties: further developing our framework consultation.
Questions can be submitted in advance when you register or during the live during the webinar.
We will send you a YouTube link a few days before to view the webinar. If the time is not convenient, you can still register to receive the link to the recording and watch it on demand.
Visit the event website to find out more
September 2024
Qualified lawyers: How to cross qualify as a solicitor (webinar)
5 September 2024| WebinarSpeakers: Maxine Warr, Head of Education and Training, SRA (Chair), Monira Bibi, Authorisation Officer, SRA, Tim Pearce, Policy Officer, SRA, Chris Young, Policy Manager, SRA
Are you an overseas or UK qualified lawyer looking to also qualify a solicitor of England and Wales?
Sign up for our free webinar that gives you the facts on:
- what a qualified lawyer is and who it includes – both internationally and in the UK
- what qualified lawyers will need to do to become a solicitor, including UK and Irish lawyers
- what legal work international lawyers can do if already based in England or Wales
- the recent rule changes for SQE exemptions and demonstrating English or Welsh language proficiency
- applying for an SQE exemption and using our jurisdiction finder
- answers to common queries on exemptions and tips for a good application.
You can send us questions when you book your place, or you can ask them during the webinar.
Visit the event website to find out more
November 2024
Compliance Officers Conference 2024 - register your interest
5 November 2024| ICC BirminghamOur annual Compliance Officers Conference offers solicitors, compliance officers and those working in law firms the latest compliance insights and updates. You can get involved either face-to-face at our Birmingham event on 5 November or by joining our virtual week events later in November.
You will hear from specialists at the SRA and thought leaders and experts from across the profession on topics such as AML, cybercrime, continuing competence and financial crime.
Bookings will open later in the summer. You can however, register your interest so you don't miss out and we will send further details when they become available.