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General
St Andrew’s Day: Payment arrangements and emergency Helplines
23 October 2026
Detail of payment date and SLAB office closure for St Andrew’s Day with emergency Helpline numbers in place for urgent legal aid assistance.
Vacancies
Three non-solicitor members needed for Children’s Quality Assurance Committee
21 October 2026
We're seeking three new lay members with interpersonal skills and critical thinking to ensure professional standards through Children's Quality Assurance.
Legal aid reform
Transformational vision for legal aid will put users at heart of reformed system
13 October 2026
Scottish Legal Aid Board sets out its vision for legal aid reform, proposing a modern, user-focused system that improves access to justice.
Criminal
Preparing for new Summary Criminal Legal Assistance system: further updates from 14 December 2026
1 October 2026
Further details and video on Summary Criminal reform changes coming into force from 14 December 2026.
All solicitor updates
VACANCIES: Part time peer reviewers needed for Criminal and Children’s Quality Assurance Schemes
30 September 2026
Make a difference by joining our panel of peer reviewers for both the Criminal and Children' Quality Assurance Schemes.