Practising Certificate (PC)

In this section, see information on the PC and related documents, guidance to complete your PC application, and access to the online PC form.

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Backdating your PC

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Backdating your PC

If you missed the statutory deadline of 1 February 2026, you may need to apply to have your application backdated to 1 January.

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Why you need a PC

See information on the statutory responsibility of solicitors to hold a Practising Certificate (PC).

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When you must apply

A Practising Certificate must be applied for on or before 1 February in each year to serve as a qualification for the full year.

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PC FAQs

See answers to common questions about the Practising Certificate.

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