It is 23 December 2009 and I have just received through the post my 2009/2010 solicitors practising certificate.

As it is expressed to run from 1 November 2009 (and I started paying for it in October) I can’t help feeling that this is a bit on the late side.  Its a good thing none of my clients have, in the interim, demanded to see proof that I am entitled to practice.

I’m sure it never used to be as late as this.