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Vacancy: Policy Officer (Equalities)

24 June 2025

A great opportunity for anyone with a good grasp of equalities legislation to help shape policy, support colleagues & influence public service design & delivery

Vacancies

Vacancy: Solicitor – CLAO Aberdeen

13 June 2025

An excellent opportunity for anyone who excels at civil litigation to help shape how we deliver impactful legal services & promote access to justice.

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