Policy and guidance for clawback in Advice and Assistance updated
9 February 2026
Amendments to Hardship - unreasonable difficulty or delay intended to allow payments to be made within a more reasonable timescale.
Vacancies
Vacancy: Solicitor – PDSO Edinburgh
3 February 2026
A great opportunity for an excellent criminal litigator to make a real difference by delivering impactful legal services & promoting access to justice.
Criminal
Report on findings from the Criminal Quality Assurance Scheme for Criminal Legal Assistance for 2024-25
2 February 2026
The latest Annual Report of the Criminal Quality Assurance Scheme (QAS) is published setting out statistics, issues and findings for the year to 31 March 2025.
Vacancies
Vacancy: Assessment Officer – Accounts
29 January 2026
Ensure accounts and negotiations are assessed promptly and accurately in accordance with relevant legislation, policy, and guidance.
Criminal
Tips on using Criminal ABWOR in Summary Case Management cases
29 January 2026
A quick guide on how and when to submit ABWOR applications in SCM cases to help avoid any issues and ensure they are approved as quickly as possible.
Vacancies
Vacancy: Senior Developer (x2)
22 January 2026
A hands-on role for experienced developers with a positive attitude to play a key role in building & improving the digital systems supporting access to justice.
General
Report positive on benefits of second PDSO internship
21 January 2026
A report assessing the benefits of the second internship offered by the Public Defence Solicitors’ Office (PDSO) has concluded the experience was a success.
As part of the move to a more secure online system we are asking all LAOL users to check the email address we have for them.
All solicitor updates
New interim fees reminder notification process – starts Monday, 26 January 2026
19 January 2026
We are introducing automated reminders for cases with interim payments but no activity in the last 12 months where a final account has not been received
