Children Law

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What is the Children Law Accreditation Scheme?

The Children Law Accreditation Scheme covers all types of children law work.

Members will have shown, to the satisfaction of the Law Society, that they have and will maintain a high level of knowledge, skills, experience and practice in the area of children law, be that in private practice or working for a local authority.

Further details can be found in our Children Law Accreditation Scheme Guidance (PDF 112 kb).

Code of practice

All members also agree to follow the Law Society Code of Practice for Children Law (PDF 50kb).

Who's a member?

To view all current members of our Children Law Accreditation Scheme download a list of members (PDF 1.7 mb), this list is updated each month. Members of the public can also search accredited members through our accreditation site search.

How do I apply?

The general scheme application criteria and guidance (PDF 121 kb) is applicable to all Law Society accreditation schemes and should be read before starting the application process.

In order to complete the application process for the Children Law Accreditation Scheme, please follow the steps below:

• 1. Read the Children Law Accreditation Scheme Guidance (PDF 113 kb)
• 2. Download and complete the following forms:
  • Section 1 - about your firm (Word 76 kb)
  • Section 2 - about you (Word 68 kb)
• 3. Download and complete the appropriate Section 3:
  • Section 3 - Local Authority initial application (Word 149 kb)
  • Section 3 - Private Practice initial application (Word 152 kb)
  
  
  • Section 3 - Local Authority re-accreditation (Word 82 kb)
  • Section 3 - Private Practice re-accreditation (Word 86 kb)
  
  
  • Section 3 - Transfer or Conversion of current membership (Word 85 kb)
    
• 4. Check the Law Society Accreditation Scheme fee schedule (PDF 66 kb) for fee information.
• 5. Print, sign and post forms with the appropriate fee to the address below.

We have also provided a list of our approved training course providers (PDF 48 kb) for your information.

Completed forms should be sent to:

Law Society Operations Admin
The Law Society
113 Chancery lane
London
WC2A 1PL

DX 56 London Chancery Lane