Events and speakers
We organise and take part in a wide range of events and conferences. Come and meet us to find out about what we're doing.
To view recordings of past events, see our listing of on-demand events.
If you would like to invite an SRA speaker to your event, please submit a request using our speaker request form.
Please do not contact individual members of our staff directly to ask them to speak at your event.
In order for us to consider your request, you need to submit it at least six to eight weeks before your event is scheduled to take place.
We take the following into account when reviewing speaker requests:
- how topical the event is to SRA work and priorities
- availability of appropriate speakers
- size and suitability of the audience.
We will assess all requests on a case-by-case basis. However, we are unlikely to accept invitations if we believe that one of the main purposes of the event is:
- to promote the wider work or services of a specific commercial organisation or potential supplier to businesses operating in the legal sector
- to generate new business or other revenue-creating opportunities beyond attendance at the event itself for the host/organiser/third parties.
Upcoming events and conferences that we'll be taking part in are listed here. To book a place or find out more about non-SRA events, please contact the organisers directly.
March 2026
AML Controls
17 March 2026| YouTubeSpeakers: Lex Jones, Director of AML, SRA, Mandeep Sandhu, Head of AML Proactive Supervision, Susannah Eaton, AML Proactive Team Manager
How well do your fee earners understand AML risk?
In this webinar, we will go through some of the AML controls designed to manage your firm’s money laundering risk. We will share what we have seen over the last year and apply AML controls to a fictional case study, to help you understand how they work.
Why should I attend/what will I get from it?
By signing up to this free webinar, you will:
- learn more about using effective AML controls to manage risk
- hear how firm-level risk assessments can support you in taking the right approach
- take away top tips and essential learning
- put your questions to our experts.
You can submit your questions to our expert panel when you book your place or live during the webinar.
Visit the event website to find out more
SQE - what we know, what we're doing and what's next
26 March 2026| YouTubeSpeakers: Various speakers including, Julie Swan, Director of Education and Training, SRA (Chair), Yiannis Chrysanthou, Head of Stakeholder Engagement, Kaplan, Richard Hankins. Director of Quality and Standards, Kaplan, Tim Maddison, Legal Academic Director, Kaplan, Beverley Rizzotto, Policy Manager, SRA, Richard Williams, Policy Manager, SRA
Learn more about developments in the SQE at our free two-part webinar aimed at training providers, employers and anyone supporting aspiring solicitors. Across both sessions, we will:
- explore the latest data and analysis
- highlight a range of new resources for those preparing to sit the SQE
- provide key information on qualifying work experience and solicitor apprenticeships
- give an update on what’s next for the SQE.
13.30 - 14.40: Session 1 – Understanding the SQE
Explore insights from four years of SQE data, including diversity trends and an analysis of factors affecting candidate performance. Hear how we’ve expanded our resources for candidates. Learn more about the upcoming, planned technical review.
15.15 - 16.15: Session 2 – Supporting aspiring solicitors
Learn about the options now available for candidates as they prepare to sit the SQE, and how our training and course finder can support their choices. Get clarification on the transitional arrangements for those who have done the Legal Practice Course. Hear the facts on qualifying work experience and solicitor apprenticeships in England.
You can ask questions live during the two sessions.
Once you are registered, we will send you a YouTube link a few days before the broadcast so you can view the conference live. If the time is not convenient, please still register to receive the link to the recordings and watch it on demand.
Visit the event website to find out more