The law firm website checklist: 30 points to check today

This checklist covers the 30 things every UK law firm website should get right: SRA requirements, privacy and cookies, accessibility, mobile use, search and AI-readiness. Work through it with your practice manager and COLP. It takes about an hour.

By the Raise The Bar Websites editorial team. Updated 10 October 2026. Not legal advice; your firm is responsible for its own compliance.

SRA requirements (1 to 8)

1. SRA number shown in a prominent place
2. Clickable SRA digital badge working, ideally in the footer of every page
3. mySRA website address matches the live site exactly
4. Complaints page linked from every page
5. Complaints page explains the Legal Ombudsman and SRA routes
6. Price and service information for every SRA-listed service you offer
7. Price pages linked from the matching practice-area page
8. Prices match what you charge today

See the full SRA Transparency Rules checklist.

Privacy, cookies and security (9 to 13)

9. Privacy notice that covers website enquiries, call tracking and any chat tools
10. Cookie banner that blocks non-essential cookies until the visitor agrees
11. Secure padlock (HTTPS) on every page
12. Enquiry forms do not ask for more than you need at first contact
13. Domain registered in the firm's name, not an agency's

Clarity and trust (14 to 19)

14. Home page says what you do and where in one sentence
15. A separate page for each practice area
16. Fee earner profiles with experience, qualifications and practice areas
17. Accreditations shown accurately (CQS, Lexcel, Resolution, STEP and so on)
18. Real reviews or testimonials only, used with consent
19. No claims you cannot back up ("best", "leading", "number one")

Mobile and accessibility (20 to 24)

20. Phone number tappable on mobile
21. Text readable without zooming
22. Good colour contrast
23. Images have descriptive alt text
24. Site works with a keyboard only

Search and AI-readiness (25 to 30)

25. Each page has a unique title and description
26. Practice-area pages open with a direct answer
27. FAQs marked up with FAQ structured data
28. LegalService or Organization structured data on the home page
29. Google Business Profile for each real office, matching the website
30. Google Search Console set up and checked for errors

Scoring

Ticks What it means

27 to 30

Strong. Keep it current

20 to 26

Good foundations, some gaps to fix

Under 20

Time for a redesign

Frequently asked questions

What must a solicitor's website include?

For SRA-regulated firms: the SRA number and clickable digital badge in a prominent place, the complaints procedure including the Legal Ombudsman and SRA routes, and price and service information for any SRA-listed services you offer. Privacy and cookie notices are also required under UK data protection law.

How often should we check our website?

At least once a year, and whenever fees, staff, offices or regulations change.

Who should own the website checklist in a law firm?

Usually the practice manager or marketing lead, with the COLP signing off the regulatory items.

Can you check our website for us?

Yes. Send us your address and we will go through it against this checklist and send the results in writing.

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