News archive

March

Third year review of SQE shows continued improvements, 11 March 2025

The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) Independent Reviewer has confirmed the assessment is robust and the outcomes are fair.

SRA launches fund to support disadvantaged candidates sit the SQE, 11 March 2025

Organisations supporting aspiring solicitors from disadvantaged backgrounds are invited to apply for funding to cover candidates' costs of sitting the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).

February

SRA Chief Executive to retire, 27 February 2025

After nearly 12 years as Chief Executive, Paul Philip will be retiring from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) towards the end of 2025, once a suitable replacement has been found.

Study shows a universal approach could help consumer vulnerability in the legal market, 05 February 2025

We have published an independent study into consumer vulnerability in the legal market, as part of our ongoing commitment to improving access to legal services.

January

SRA Board welcomes new members, 09 January 2025

Our Board has welcomed two new lay members, Simon Millhouse and Claudio Pollack. Simon and Claudio joined the Board this January following the departure of Selina Ullah and Paul Loft, who completed six and seven years respectively at the end of 2024.