We're carrying out a comprehensive review of the examination process for the Risk and Compliance accreditation.
We will provide information on the scheduling and format of future examinations in due course.
Until this is complete, all examinations are temporarily on hold.
This quality mark stands for competence and expertise. It has three distinct levels:
Designed for:
This level provides the essential risk and compliance skills needed to succeed in the legal sector.
Suited for:
Explore the key risk areas for legal practice, guided by a strategic, ethics-driven approach to risk management.
Tailored for:
Become recognised as a leader in anti-money laundering and an expert in reducing and managing major risks.
You do not need to be employed as or qualified as a solicitor.
To apply for accreditation, you'll need to:
The accreditation process takes around six to eight weeks.
It may take longer if we receive a large number of applications or if you do not provide us with all the information we need.
Stay at the top of your game by renewing your membership every three years.
You can apply to be re-accredited up to three months before your accreditation expires.
You can only re-accredit at your current level.
To be accredited at a different level, you must submit a new application and take the relevant exam.
The cost of accreditation includes an application fee and a membership charge.
We will send you an invoice after we receive your application.
| Application | Application fee | Membership fee |
|---|---|---|
| Initial application | £131 + VAT | £235 + VAT |
| Re-accreditation | £131 + VAT | £235 + VAT |
| Other fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Late application (re-accreditation only) | £106 + VAT |
| Certificate re-issue | £11 + VAT |
| Appeal | £335 + VAT |
Application fees are not refundable.
Call: 020 7320 5797
Email: accreditation@lawsociety.org.uk
Opening hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday