If you apply to become a practising member or to change your insured status, you may be subject to the Law Society's returning to practice rules. These rules are triggered in the following cases:

• You are a non-practising or a retired member and would like to return to practice;
• You are applying for reinstatement and would like to return to practice;
• You are currently exempt from liability insurance and are now applying for insurance;
• You are currently insured for part-time practice and are now applying for full-time practice insurance.

This section includes information on Returning to Practice , as well as information on Reinstatement of Membership for former lawyers seeking to reinstate their Law Society membership. For an overview on changing your membership status, see Member Status Changes.