Lexcel is the Law Society's Practice Management quality mark and is specifically written for the legal profession.

Lexcel accreditation gives clear evidence of a well managed legal practice; highlighting your commitment to providing your clients with a quality service, whilst providing yourself with a competitive advantage. Full details of the Lexcel Standard can be found on the Law Society Website.

What are the benefits?

There are a significant number of benefits to those practices who hold the Lexcel quality mark. Notably, it can ensure better client care, thus impacting on client retention and profitability. It can also have an impact on claims and complaints. It is widely recognised that failures in administration and service instead of legal knowledge are the cause of the majority of complaints. Lexcel will provide you with the framework to take preventative action by introducing systems and procedures to reduce the chance of error and the cost of insurance premiums.

Applying for Lexcel Assessment

IBP are licensed to undertake Lexcel assessment on behalf of the Law Society. This arrangement ensures that the process is independent, objective and rigorously quality controlled. If you are interested in applying for assessment, the first step would be to complete IBP's online application. You will then need to submit an application to the Law Society – Click here to visit the Law Society's website to download their Lexcel Application Form.

If you would like to find out more about how IBP can help you to achieve Lexcel, call us on 0800 612 3098. or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it