How to apply

The online form has guidance notes to assist you. If you would prefer a hard copy or large print, please email membership@wssociety.co.uk.  

PROPOSERS AND REFEREES

For admission as a Writer to the Signet, you will be asked in the online application to identify and provide email addresses for your proposer and seconder, both of whom must be Writers to the Signet. If you do not know any WS members, you should email Sarah Leask who will arrange for you to meet with two WS.

For admission as an Affiliate, you will be asked for a referee who is law firm partner or senior lawyer who is known to the applicant.

For admission as an Associate, you will be asked to identify and provide an email address for a proposer who must be a Writer to the Signet. If you do not know any WS members, you should email Sarah Leask who will arrange for you to meet with one.

Student applicants require a referee who can confirm they are enrolled at their stated University.