Number of solicitors and lawyers in the UK 2021-2024

Published by D. Clark, Apr 22, 2025

As of the fourth quarter of 2024, there were approximately 214,500 people workings as solicitors or lawyers in the United Kingdom, compared with 207,200 in the previous quarter.

Estimated number of solicitors and lawyers in the United Kingdom from 4th quarter 2021 to 4th quarter 2024

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April 2025

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

Q4 2021 to Q4 2024

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This statistic is using original data from the Office for National Statistics and includes copyright material from © Crown, licensed under the Open Government License v3.0.

This occupation corresponds to Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Occupation Code 2412

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