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Lexcel can be applied for by any legal practice in any jurisdiction in the world. Practices whose head office is
in England and Wales must be authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
The definition of a legal practice for the purposes of Lexcel is either:
A law practice in the form of partnerships, limited liability partnerships, sole practitioners
incorporated law firms and not for profit organisations. An in-house legal department, including
practices within corporate, public sector and government organisations.
II. Multi-site practices
Practices with multiple offices can apply by jurisdiction. For example, a law firm with five offices across
England and Wales must submit one application and be assessed across all five offices.
3. Cost of accreditation
Initial assessment and re-accreditation against Lexcel International v5 includes an application and
assessment fee.
I. Application fee
The Practice shall pay the Law Society an application fee as set out in the fee schedule. Pricing can be
found on our website at: www.lawsociety.org.uk/Lexcel-Fees.
We do not require you to pay when submitting your application. We will contact you to confirm the amount
payable once we have checked and start processing your application. Payment can be made by credit or
debit card or by bank transfer (BACS).
II. Assessment fee
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Lexcel can be applied for by any legal practice in any jurisdiction in the world. Practices whose head office is
in England and Wales must be authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
The definition of a legal practice for the purposes of Lexcel is either:
A law practice in the form of partnerships, limited liability partnerships, sole practitioners
incorporated law firms and not for profit organisations. An in-house legal department, including
practices within corporate, public sector and government organisations.
II. Multi-site practices
Practices with multiple offices can apply by jurisdiction. For example, a law firm with five offices across
England and Wales must submit one application and be assessed across all five offices.
3. Cost of accreditation
Initial assessment and re-accreditation against Lexcel International v5 includes an application and
assessment fee.
I. Application fee
The Practice shall pay the Law Society an application fee as set out in the fee schedule. Pricing can be
found on our website at: www.lawsociety.org.uk/Lexcel-Fees.
We do not require you to pay when submitting your application. We will contact you to confirm the amount
payable once we have checked and start processing your application. Payment can be made by credit or
debit card or by bank transfer (BACS).
II. Assessment fee
29
