Scotland - Apply for Solicitors License

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Solicitors License, the applicant has to approach the Law Society Of Scotland link
2. Obtain a qualifying law degree recognized by the Law Society of Scotland. This could be an LLB (Bachelor of Laws) degree or a Graduate LLB if the applicant already have a degree in another subject.
3. After completing the applicant’s law degree, he/she needs to undertake the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, which is a practical training course that prepares him/her for a career in law.
4. Once the applicant has successfully completed the DPLP, he/she must complete a two-year traineeship with a solicitor's firm or organization approved by the Law Society. During this period, he/she will gain practical experience in various areas of law.
5. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
6. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
7. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
8. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
9. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
10. The applicant has to pay the fee for Notary Public License is £ 75.
11. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
12. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
13. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
14. If the application is approved, he/she will be admitted as a solicitor and be issued with a Solicitor's License. This allows him/her to practice law in Scotland.
15. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Proof of Legal Qualifications
• Proof of Practical Experience
• Character Reference
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Law Society Of Scotland
DX Address: DX ED 1, EDINBURGH
Telephone: 0131 226 7411
Textphone: 0131 476 8359
Fax: 0131 225 2934
Postal address:
Norfolk House (West), 437 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes,
MK9 2AH.
Telephone number: 01908 295 111.
Fax Number: 01908 295 122.
Contact link

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply to be a solicitor in Scotland, the applicant must:

• Be a graduate of a Scottish law degree or an equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction.
• Complete the Law Society of Scotland's Qualifying Examination (SQE).
• Complete a two-year period of training with a qualified solicitor.
• Pass the Law Society's Professional Skills Examination (PSE).

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Nationality
• Business details
• Mailing address
• Contact number
• Email id
• Other details
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A Solicitors’ License in Scotland is a license that allows a person to practice law in Scotland.

Information which might help

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