Resources for sole practitioners
Sole practitioners face specific challenges. This guide aims to bring together the Law Society’s and the SRA’s support and information for sole practitioners, to give you easy access to useful information in one place.
Authorisation of a sole practitioner
SRA guidance on firm-based authorisation
SRA guidance on preparing to become a sole practitioner or an SRA-regulated freelance solicitor
SRA - apply for authorisation of a new firm
SRA Authorisation of Individuals Regulations
Regulation
SRA information for small firms
Sole practitioners and small firms regulatory starter pack (SRA)
SRA Code of Conduct for Solicitors, RELs and RFLs
Practice notes
The following practice notes provide advice in key areas for sole practitioners:
Client information requirements
Closing down your practice: regulatory requirements
Provision of Services Regulations 2009
Practice Advice Service
Our Practice Advice Service offers free and confidential support on legal practice and procedure to Law Society members and their staff.
Call: 020 7320 5675
Email: practiceadvice@lawsociety.org.uk
Opening hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday