Admission ceremony FAQs
Location
The Law Society is located at 113 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1PL.
Ceremony timings
- 12.45pm: registration opens
- 2.45pm: last admittance
- 3pm: ceremony
- 4pm: drinks reception
- 5pm: end of ceremony
Dress code
We recommend business attire for admittees and smart casual for guests.
How do I book my ceremony online?
You must be admitted to the profession at the time of booking.
You will need to log in or register with My LS to book your admission ceremony.
You need to verify your My LS account to complete your booking. Download our instructions on how to verify your My LS account (PDF 208KB).
Once you've verified and logged into your account, you will be able to book a ceremony date.
Who can attend?
Our admissions ceremonies are open to all solicitors who have been admitted to the roll and qualified in England or Wales.
There is no time limit to attend. It doesn't matter if you qualified this year or years ago.
Foreign lawyers registered with the SRA are allowed to practice and operate in a different jurisdiction. However, they do not meet the criteria to attend our ceremonies.
You must be admitted before you book a ceremony place. If you have not been admitted when you book, we reserve the right to cancel and refund your place minus an administration fee.
Will I receive tickets in advance?
We do not provide tickets.
We operate a registration desk which is open from 12.45pm to 2.30pm.
We'll give your guests passes to wear for security purposes.
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.
What do I do when I arrive?
When you arrive, you will be directed to the Reading Room which is opposite the main entrance.
You will collect your guest passes and gown, and meet the photography team from Marston Events.
If you or a member of your party have any additional requirements, please let a member of the events team know when you arrive.
Feel free to take photographs either inside or outside the Law Society building.
You can also visit the Law Society library for a ten-minute tour of the library’s historical Grade 2* listed interior. No booking required.
You can purchase refreshments and a light lunch in our restaurant on the ground floor.
Is there somewhere to leave my bags and belongings?
There is an unmanned cloakroom by the main entrance. Any items are left at the owner’s risk.
Can I bring more than two guests?
You will have the opportunity to purchase up to two additional tickets once you have completed the steps in your confirmation email. Additional tickets are subject to availability.
Additional guest tickets will be charged at £40 + VAT.
Children under five can attend in addition to your guests. They will need to be sat on an adult's knee during the ceremony.
You must purchase tickets ahead of the ceremony. You will not be able to purchase tickets on the day.
I forgot to pre-book my professional photographs, what can I do?
When you arrive, let a representative from Marston Events know that you would like a set of professional photographs.
Depending on demand, we will try to meet all enquiries where possible.
Should I bring my SRA certificate with me on the day?
No. You will be presented with an admissions ceremony certificate at registration.
Can I move ceremonies or cancel my booking?
If you need to cancel your ceremony booking, complete our online form. Select ‘question’ and 'Law Society events' when submitting.
We must receive cancellations in writing. Cancellations are subject to our terms and conditions.
If you've booked gown hire, merchandise or photography you will need to contact Marston Events to cancel these.
You will also be subject to Marston's terms and conditions.
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