writers
membership
grades
Affiliate Member (Aff.SWW) - As an affiliate you will be employed by a full member of the Society and will
be regulated and insured by that member. You cannot be an affiliate in your own right but you may upgrade
to become a full member.
Full Member (MSWW) - All applications for full membership will be based upon this grade. Applications
should be supported by additional information such as education, etc. where necessary.
Associate Member (ASWW) - Associate membership is an upgraded level of full membership. Applicants
who have successfully completed a recognised training course may apply for associate membership right
away.
Fellow Member (FSWW) - The grade of Fellow will be appointed at the discretion of the membership
board and cannot be applied for until you have surpassed 6 months of membership.
Applications to this grade will in all cases be subject to the applicant meeting one or more of the following
criteria:
i) Successfully completed the SWWEPP Wills & Estate Planning Certificate course
ii) Successfully completed a fully recognised legal course (LL.B) and have studied Succession as a
core module
iii) Attained sufficient CPD through ongoing training
iv) Passed an examination to demonstrate their ability
v) Self-certification
Companion member (Cmpn.SWW) - A Companion is the highest grade available to members. You cannot
apply for this membership grade as it comes from a long and distinguished service to the profession. The
decision is made by the board of directors.
Full Member Affiliate Member
MSWW Aff.SWW
Instruction taker
and Drafter
Apply for
Apply for
after 6 months
Invited
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Affiliate
Full
ASWW
Associate
FSWW
Fellow
Cmpn.SWW
Companion
Hon.SWW
Starting Grade
Instruction Taker/
Consultant
All application forms
are attached to this
pack!
Honourary
The required £50 application fee and £25 Public Indemnity Fund fee must be paid before your application is processed
Your application will go before the board for approval and can take up to 14 days to process
You must have provided sufficient proof of proficiency or you may be asked to sit the Society Entrance Exam to be accepted