Different checks mean different things
- Registered account: someone has created an account. This is not a professional credential.
- Email or identity review: relates to the account or identity evidence. It does not establish permission to practise law.
- Admission reviewed: an authorised reviewer has recorded a professional-admission check for the particular jurisdiction shown, on the date shown.
- Relevant experience: information about the lawyer’s practice that you should discuss for your specific matter.
What an admission review considers
The review seeks to identify the admitting country and jurisdiction, regulator, professional title and registration number, and to match that professional evidence to the person controlling the account. Official public-register records are preferred where available. Supporting documents or clarification may be needed when a register cannot establish the position. A matching name on an unrelated website is not enough.
What a review does not guarantee
A review is not a regulatory endorsement, a guarantee of current standing for all future dates, a promise of results or confirmation of every insurance, specialist or court entitlement. A person admitted in one jurisdiction does not receive a worldwide approval. Confirm current status, scope, competence and conflicts with the professional before engagement.
Legacy accounts
LegalBench has historic accounts and earlier identity-review records. These are not automatically converted into practising-lawyer approvals. The public professional directory uses the separate admission-review process. A law student or a person with only an academic qualification is not described as a licensed lawyer solely for that reason.
How to raise a concern
If a name, professional title, admission record or account appears misleading, contact LegalBench with the profile link and a brief explanation. Do not post identity documents or allegations publicly. Professional-conduct concerns may also need to be directed to the relevant regulator.