Mental Capacity (Welfare) Accreditation
It helps clients to confidently choose a practitioner with mental capacity expertise and experience of working closely with vulnerable individuals and their families.
The accreditation has been approved by the Court of Protection.
Eligibility
To apply for the Mental Capacity (Welfare) Accreditation, you must be a:
- solicitor
- barrister
- fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
How to apply
To apply for accreditation, you’ll need to:
- pass a training course
- submit a detailed application
- attend an assessment
The application process takes around six to eight weeks.
It can take longer if we receive high volumes of applications or if you do not give us all the information we need.
Membership lasts for three years.
Find out more about how to apply
Cost
The cost of the accreditation is made up of an application fee and a membership fee.
We’ll send you an invoice when we receive your application.
Application fees are not-refundable.
| Application | Application fee | Membership fee | Total (including VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial application | £365 | £420 | £942 |
| Other fees | Cost | Total (including VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Late application | £103 | £123.60 |
| Certificate re-issue | £10 | £12 |
| Appeal against decision to refuse accreditation | £258 | £309.60 |
Promoting your accreditation
We have a range of materials such as logos, certificates and window stickers for you to use.
Current members
Download a list of Mental Capacity Accreditation members (PDF 204 KB)
This list is updated monthly.
Contact us
Call: 020 7320 5797
Email: accreditation@lawsociety.org.uk
Opening hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday