Eligibility criteria

Here are the eligibility criteria for any prospective Lifetime Lawyers. Please take a look to see whether you able to join before you begin your journey with us. 

Professional

Only the following individuals are eligible to apply to join:

  • Fully qualified solicitors holding a valid and current practising certificate and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) or Law Society of Scotland (LSS)
  • Fully qualified barristers holding a valid and current practising certificate and regulated by the Bar Council
  • Fellows of CILEx holding a valid and current practising certificate and regulated by CILEx
  • Scottish Registered Paralegals with at least 3 years’ registration as a paralegal with the LSS 

Student

Only the following individuals are eligible to apply to join as a Student:

  • Trainee Solicitors
    • You are currently a trainee solicitor
    • You are already part way down the traditional qualifying route, ie you are undertaking your LPC and intend to take the SQE2
    • You hold any degree or level 6 equivalent and are studying for your SQE1 & 2 exams
  • Pupils (Barristers)
  • Affiliate, Associate or Graduate members   
    of CILEx who have completed the following units (or equivalent):
    • CILEx Level 3 Unit 1 Introduction to Law and Practice
    • CILEx Level 3 Unit 8 Law of Wills and Succession
    • CILEx Level 3 Unit 15 The Practice of Law for the Elderly Client
    • CILEx Level 3 Unit 16 Client Care Skills
    • CILEx Level 3 Unit 17 Legal Research Skills

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