Recruitment process extended for two legal members to join our Board
21 December 2023
Scottish Ministers are looking to appoint two legal members to our Board. Application deadline is Tuesday 2 January 2024.
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Solicitor and applicant signatures update
14 December 2023
This update has more information on the position with regard to applicant and solicitor signatures on the legal aid declaration forms, including e-signatures
Civil
Post-consultation policy change to prior approval for unusual work will bring benefits for solicitors and applicants
30 November 2023
Update on changes to our policy removing the need for prior approval to be sought in certain circumstances for unusual work in family and AWI
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St Andrew’s Day and festive closure, payment arrangements and emergency Helpline
23 November 2023
Our offices are closed Monday 4 December for St Andrew’s Day in line with Scottish Courts, with details of payment dates and opening times over festive period.
Vacancies
Changing the Chemistry with a Board recruitment event this Thursday 23 November
21 November 2023
Changing the Chemistry Eventbrite on Thursday 23 November to find out more about the Scottish Legal Aid Board currently recruiting new members to our Board.
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Amended regulations for Carer Support Payments and National Security Act 2023 come into force
15 November 2023
Update on changes to legal aid guidance in force for No.4 Regs 2023 from Wednesday 15 November 2023 and Carer’s Assistance Regs 2023 from Sunday 19 November.
Vacancies
Recruitment process underway for new Chair and three Board Members
10 November 2023
Scottish Ministers are looking to appoint a new Chair, Solicitor, Advocate and non-legal member to our Board. Application deadline is Thursday 7 December 2023.
Civil
Civil firm activity filter added to our website solicitor finder
3 November 2023
Adding an activity filter should help potential clients and firms by targeting calls at only firms who have done selected civil case types in the last 12 months
Civil
Civil guidance on special urgency cover for Case Management Hearings in family cases updated, and new guidance on Closed Material proceedings
30 October 2023
This update is about new rules for family court cases that came into effect on 25 September 2023 and new guidance on Closed Material Procedure
Civil
Avoiding delays in decisions being made on Civil Financial Form 2
30 October 2023
This update is to highlight the importance of sending us certain required financial information to avoid delays in decisions being made on Civil applications.