Solicitor updates

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Civil

CLAO solicitors showcase breadth of casework and expertise in LSA CPD sessions

9 June 2025

Starting this July, CLAO solicitors will deliver twenty-four training sessions to the profession over the next twelve months

Vacancies

Solicitor members wanted for Criminal Quality Assurance Scheme

5 June 2025

Seeking criminal legal aid practitioners with five years post qualifying experience to ensure professional standards through Criminal Quality Assurance.

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New interim payment report to show solicitors cases with no final account submitted

28 May 2025

We are making this report available to help solicitors identify the cases that have had interim claims paid and final accounts require to be submitted now

General

Transformational reform required to secure future of legal aid in Scotland

28 May 2025

Vision made to Holyrood civil justice committee for a modern, sustainable and person-centred legal aid system that meets the needs of 21st-century Scotland

Legal Aid Online

UPDATED: Online system back online

12 May 2025

The issue with our comms provider preventing access to LAOL has now been resolved

Civil

Guidance published following determination by Scottish Ministers on legal aid for FAIs relating to deaths in prison or police custody

1 May 2025

A temporary measure providing access to free representation for the families involved in deaths in custody in relation to any FAI has been put in place.

Children's

Children’s legal assistance research contributes to policy discussions and reform

9 April 2025

Series of research reports on children’s legal assistance after engagement with the profession, stakeholders and those who have had a Children's Panel Hearing.

Civil

Invoices for family mediation, supervised contact, or supported contact

9 April 2025

Clarifying information required in support of any claims for family mediation, supervised contact or supported contact.

Civil

Procedure for applying for legal aid for Fatal Accident Inquiries for a death in custody

7 April 2025

A temporary measure providing access to free representation for families involved in deaths in custody in relation to any FAI has been put in place.

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Keycards updated for new dependants’ allowances coming into force on 7 April 2025

3 April 2025

This update explains changes to the Keycards, including new dependants’ allowances, requirements for documentary evidence and declaration signatures.

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