Accepted Countries and Jurisdictions
eSolicitors accepts lawyers and clients from most countries worldwide. The platform groups jurisdictions into three categories that determine which Terms and Conditions apply and which verification path you follow.
Jurisdiction Groups
| Group | Lawyers | Clients | Terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | SRA, BSB, Law Society Scotland, Law Society NI | Anyone in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland | UK Terms / UK Client Terms |
| United States | State bar licensed (all 50 states) | Anyone in the US | US Attorney Terms / US Client Terms |
| International | Any recognised regulatory body | Anyone outside UK and US | International Lawyer Terms / International Client Terms |
United Kingdom
Lawyers in the following UK jurisdictions can join:
| Jurisdiction | Regulatory Body | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales (Solicitors) | Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) | Auto-lookup via SRA API |
| England & Wales (Barristers) | Bar Standards Board (BSB) | Auto-lookup via BSB register |
| Scotland | Law Society of Scotland | Manual document review |
| Northern Ireland | Law Society of Northern Ireland | Manual document review |
United States
All 50 US states are accepted. API-based auto-verification is available for:
| State | Verification Method |
|---|---|
| California | State Bar of California API |
| New York | NYS Unified Court System API |
| Texas | State Bar of Texas API |
| Florida | Florida Bar API |
| Illinois | ARDC (Illinois) API |
| All other states | Manual document review |
International Jurisdictions
The following countries have recognised regulatory bodies on the platform. Lawyers from these countries are accepted under International Lawyer Terms with manual document review.
Europe Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
Asia Pacific Australia, Bangladesh, Hong Kong SAR, India, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan
Middle East and Africa Bahrain, Egypt, Ghana, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Tanzania, UAE, Uganda, Zimbabwe (partial)
Americas Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Jamaica, Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago
Note: The list of accepted countries is updated as new regulatory bodies are added to the platform. If your country is not listed, contact support@esolicitors.com.
Restricted Countries
The following countries are not accepted on eSolicitors due to sanctions, export controls, or compliance requirements:
Afghanistan, Belarus, Burma/Myanmar, Central African Republic, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Donetsk (occupied), Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Luhansk (occupied), Mali, Nicaragua, North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, Yemen, Zimbabwe (full restriction)
Additionally, certain territories with complex jurisdictional status have restricted access. If you are located in a restricted country, you will not be able to complete registration.
Dual-Qualified Lawyers
If you are qualified in more than one jurisdiction (for example, a lawyer admitted in both England & Wales and New York), you can:
- Set a primary jurisdiction during onboarding
- Add secondary jurisdictions
- Mark yourself as dual-qualified
Your profile will display verification badges for each verified jurisdiction. When building a scope or quotation, you select which jurisdiction you are advising on for that particular matter.
Adding a New Jurisdiction Later
If you qualify in an additional jurisdiction after joining, go to Profile > Verification and add the new jurisdiction. You will be prompted to complete verification for that jurisdiction.
Questions about your jurisdiction? Contact support@esolicitors.com