The Immigration and Asylum Accreditation Scheme has been developed by the Legal Services Commission (LSC) in conjunction with Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), the regulatory arm of the Law Society, to assess skills and knowledge identified as being a prerequisite to acting as a caseworker in this demanding and sensitive sector.

 NEW  Registration Requirements

From the 1st May 2007 when a candidate has identified which level is most appropriate for them and which assessments they must sit, they should register as a probationary caseworker with the SRA and obtain an SRA ID number. The candidate should then register with CLT and apply for the assessment(s) applicable to the Level chosen. Upon successful completion of the relevant assessment, candidates can apply to the SRA (solicitors and their employees) or OISC (for other caseworkers) for accreditation. Candidates will be awarded an accreditation certificate from the SRA or OISC. On successful accreditation, advisers who are employed by an LSC Contracted Provider may apply for a Contribution payment to be made to the employer Provider organisation only.

It should be noted that in order to receive payment from the LSC, candidates who are starting the accreditation process must be registered as a probationary caseworker with the SRA and then must pass the probationary assessment within three months of registration.

The scheme comprises of the following assessments:

• Level 1 – Accredited Caseworker
• Probationary Assessment – Multiple Choice Test
• Assessment 1 – Written Examination
• Assessment 2 – Drafting Assessment
• Assessment 3 – Client Interview

• Level 2 – Accredited Caseworker
• Assessment 1 – Written Examination
• Assessment 2 – Drafting Assessment
• Assessment 3 – Client Interview

• Level 3 – Advanced Caseworker
• For further information please contact the SRA on 08706062555 or email pct@sra.org.uk

• Supervisor Level
• One assessment – Timed Assessment

NB – Advice on which level you are required to sit should be sought from the LSC on 02077591474. The SRA will be posting guidance on their website including various links regarding work restrictions and other LSC contractual matters. CLT is not authorised to give information on these matters.

CLT – The right choice for accreditation

• Vast experience of delivering these schemes
• Solicitors Regulation Authority approved assessors
• Dedicated administrators dealing with your application
• Regular assessment dates on a rolling programme

To view full information about the scheme, click on the buttons on the right hand side or download brochure here.