Regulated population statistics

To provide our stakeholders with timely information about those we regulate, we publish key statistics about the population of solicitors and firms that we regulate. The statistics are updated monthly.

For an explanation of any of the terms used, please see our glossary.

Reports

• Population of solicitors in England and Wales  
• Breakdown of solicitor firms
• Firms opening and closing
  • Breakdown of firm closures by reason
• Breakdown of routes to admission
• Number of practising solicitors having Higher Rights of Audience