Annual report highlights important public function played by legal aid
27 November 2020
See our Annual Report and Accounts 2019-20, including performance & accountability reports, financial statements, key stats & fees paid to the legal profession
General
St Andrew’s Day and festive period payment arrangements
13 November 2020
View information about the payment dates over the St Andrew's Day and festive public holidays 2020.
All solicitor updates
Photocopying service on hold
11 November 2020
In line with government advice, we are currently unable to provide our photocopying service to the profession while our offices are closed for normal business
All solicitor updates
Update on client payments due to the Legal Aid Fund
10 November 2020
An update to steps put in place to help clients with payments, including contributions, expenses awards and terminations of legal aid.
All solicitor updates
Research on use of interim fees uptake during Covid-19
4 November 2020
Details of research with solicitors who have not submitted any interim fees to find out if there are any barriers to using Covid-19 interim fee arrangements
Civil
Civil legal aid research published
2 November 2020
See published research on rural issues literature review and our 2019 survey of civil solicitors.
Vacancies
Finance Administrative Officer
2 November 2020
This full time role is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in finance, payroll and accounts who is looking to develop their knowledge and skills.
Vacancies
Corporate Support Assistant
30 October 2020
A great opportunity to join our team in the Chief Executive’s Office, providing administration and business support.
All solicitor updates
Legal aid framework project publishes first policies and decision-makers’ guidance
29 October 2020
An update about a project to develop a new framework for our policies and guidance on legal aid applications and accounts.
Recruitment process underway for new legal and non-legal Board members
27 October 2020
Applications are invited for two roles on our Board - one legal member and one non-legal member.
