Registration - retaining names on the roll of solicitors

Solicitors (Keeping of the Roll) Regulations 1999

The Law Society has recently sent to all non-practising solicitors the application form (KR1) inviting them to keep their names on the roll.

A reminder letter was sent explaining that the Society could remove the solicitor's name from the roll if a reply was not received.

Under section 5(b) and (c) of the Solicitors (Keeping of the Roll) Regulations 1999, the Society will remove the name of any solicitor from the roll who does not ask for that name to be retained.

The Society has published a list of solicitors who potentially may be removed from the roll.

The list containing the solicitor's name, Society number and admission date can be viewed on the Society's Web site at: www.lawsociety.org.uk, under 'All Services', 'Our Services', 'Solicitor Annual Enrolment'.

Any solicitor whose name appears on this list and who wishes to request an application form should contact the Society's Information Services department as soon as possible via e-mail at: info.services@lawsociety.org.uk or tel: 0870 606 2555.

Those telephoning from abroad should dial +44 (0)1527 504450.

Hours of opening are 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Alternatively, if you know of someone who wishes to remain on the roll and whose name is listed, ask them to contact the Information Services department as soon as possible.