Specialist Accreditation Panel Recruitment

Our specialist accreditation panels play a crucial role in assessing applications from solicitors seeking specialist accreditation in their area of law. The panel are responsible for ensuring that the scheme’s high standards are consistently upheld.

We currently have 17 vacancies across several of our specialist panels and are seeking experienced professionals to contribute their knowledge and expertise. 

• Contribute to the building of expertise in one of the areas of law
• Collaborate with other experts in developing the accreditation and assessment
• Play an essential role in strengthening the credibility of the accreditation process

As a panel member you will be required to:

• consider applications from solicitors to be accredited as specialists on an ad hoc basis. Most applications are assessed by each panel member individually and remotely, with an occasional meeting of the Panel. Where a meeting is required, attendance by video conference will always be available.  
• complete and submit a score sheet within 14 days, setting out a score for each individual application against the criteria.
• consider requests to review a refused application, and to complete and return a score sheet for the same within 14 days.
• be available to attend meetings of the panel called by the convener, either in person or by video conference.
• adhere to the Operation Rules for Accreditation Panels. 

Ideally you should be able to demonstrate the following: 

• Have an in-depth knowledge of the law and practice of law as a solicitor or in any other role such as in academia, or as advocate.
• Be able to consider and assess each application against agreed criteria to reach a concise and well-reasoned decision.
• Be able to consider each application independently, and to a specific deadline.
• A commitment to and enthusiasm for the work of the specialist accreditation panel. 

Panel members will review applications and occasionally join assessment discussions. While the time required may vary with the number of applications, the workload is light and shared across the panel.

To apply please download an application form and return this to [email protected] by 12pm on Friday 29th May 2026. 

If you have any queries about this vacancy or require the application form in an alternative format, please contact [email protected].