Assessment dates
We run two rounds of lawyer accreditation and one of financial advisor accreditation each year.
Applications to join the Spring 2026 round are open February 2026. Applications must be received by midday on the 11th of March 2026.
Applications to join the Autumn 2026 round are open August 2026. Applications must be received by midday on the 16th of September 2026.
The assessment dates for the next Spring round are:
Portfolio papers released to candidates: 13th of March 2026
Core papers released to candidates: 8th of May 2026
Deadline for Core and Portfolio papers to be returned: Midday, 11th of May 2026
The assessment dates for the next Autumn round are:
Portfolio papers released to candidates: 18th of September 2026
Core papers released to candidates: 13th of November 2026
Deadline for Core and Portfolio papers to be returned: Midday, 16th of November 2026