About your admission ceremony

Your ceremony is a unique opportunity to celebrate your success on qualifying as a solicitor and acknowledge the friends and family who supported you on the way.

About

The ceremony takes place at the Law Society in London.

You will be presented to the president of the Law Society, Richard Atkinson, or one of our office holders.

Following the ceremony, you and your guests are invited to a drinks reception.

Timings

  • 12.45pm: registration opens
  • 2.45pm: last admittance
  • 3pm: ceremony
  • 4pm: drinks reception
  • 5pm: end of ceremony 

Gown hire

Gowns will be ordered through Marston Events and must be booked before your ceremony.

You'll be sent further information on how to book your gown approximately three weeks before the ceremony.

Location

The Law Society
113 Chancery Lane
London
WC2A 1PL

Travel and access information

Restaurant

Six Clerks restaurant and bar is a comfortable contemporary space located within the Law Society.

Menus take inspiration from British classics, adding contemporary flair and a focus on seasonal produce. The delicious and varied dishes range from light and healthy to traditional and hearty.

Two courses: £23.50

Book your table here

Early bird booking offer

Book two weeks before and receive a complimentary glass of bubbles.

Library tours

As part of this special day, we will be offering ten-minute tours of the Law Society library’s historical Grade 2* listed interior.

The short tour will:

  • discuss the history of the Law Society
  • highlight some of the beautiful architecture of the library
  • explain how we can help you with our remarkable resources

We will also recommend some photo opportunities, including in the president’s chair!

You don't need to book, simply ask at the library enquiry desk.

Tours run every 15 minutes from 1pm to 4.45pm.

Useful links

To find out more about the restaurant, call 0207 316 5580, email sixclerks@113chancerylane.co.uk or visit the Six Clerks website.

Ornate curved staircase leading to Law Society Library in 113 Chancery Lane: stained glass window and gold-framed portraits with central marble pillar
Ornate curved staircase leading to Law Society Library in 113 Chancery Lane: stained glass window and gold-framed portraits with central marble pillar