FAQs

£320 plus VAT for initial accreditation. 

The accreditation lasts for a period of three years, at the end of which, specialists are invited to seek re-accreditation by completing the same application which should be updated to include most recent experience. A further fee of £320 will be payable on each re-accreditation. 

The Accredited Legal Technologist panel, which comprises six to eight legal tech experts approved by the Lawscot Tech Advisory Board, will determine the application. Panel members individually score the application against the set criteria and if a majority of panel members agree, the accreditation will be granted.

We aim to respond to your application within 28 days of receipt. However, due to the complexity of some applications, the review process may occasionally take a little longer. If we anticipate any delay in assessing your application, we’ll be in touch to keep you informed. 

Referees should have appropriate knowledge and standing in your area of specialism. Panel members are not permitted to give references. Referees will be sent a link to complete an online reference form as soon as your application has been submitted, and they may be called upon to give further information to supplement your application. Referees will be asked to provide a rating on a number of areas including: technical competence, standing of work, honesty/integrity, decision making and communication. They will be asked in what capacity they know you and how long they have known you. They will also given the opportunity to provide additional information, for example: strengths, areas of concern etc. 

In the event of the panel refusing your application, you can ask the panel to review their decision within 21 days of intimation of that refusal and submit additional material in support of such review. In the event that the review does not change the decision, you can appeal in writing to the Lawscot Tech Advisory Board. Further details of how to apply for a review or appeal a decision will be provided to you at the time your decision is communicated to you. 

There are no mandatory CPD requirements connected to being an Accredited Legal Technologist.  However, self-development, ongoing learning and assisting the wider community with its learning are at the very heart of what the status means.  With re-accreditation in mind, we recommend that Accredited Legal Technologists create an evidence log during their period of accreditation noting any qualifications, projects, presentations, training sessions etc. that they have obtained, attended or been involved with.

If you are successful in becoming an accredited legal technologist you will receive an exclusive logo to showcase across your website, correspondence, and marketing materials. You’ll also be listed as an Accredited Legal Technologists, on the Law Society website.