Immigration and Asylum

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What is the Immigration and Asylum Law Accreditation Scheme?

The Immigration and Asylum Law Accreditation Scheme covers all types of immigration and asylum 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 immigration and asylum law, be that in private practice or working for an organisation regulated by the Office for the Legal Services Commissioner.

Further details can be found in our Immigration and Asylum Law Accreditation Scheme Guidance (PDF 128kb).

Who's a member?

To view all current members of our Immigration and Asylum Law Accreditation Scheme download a list of level 1 and 2 members (PDF 908kb) and supervisor members (PDF 396kb), these lists are updated each month.

How do I apply?

The general scheme application criteria and guidance (PDF 125kb) 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 Immigration and Asylum Law Accreditation Scheme, please follow the steps below:

1. Read the Immigration and Asylum Law Accreditation Scheme Guidance (PDF 123kb)
2. Download and complete: Section 1 - individual and organisation details (Word 41kb)
3. Download and complete the appropriate Section 2 form:
   • Section 2 - initial application (Word 88kb)
   • Section 2 - re-accreditation (Word 80kb)
4. Check the Law Society Accreditation Scheme fee schedule (PDF 71kb) for fee information.
5. Print, sign and post forms with the appropriate fee to the address below.

Completed forms should be sent to:

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

DX 56 London Chancery Lane