Vouching: information you should retain in your file

You should retain the following information on file in support of the work that you have carried out:

  • A note of the client’s instructions.
  • Contemporaneous file notes of any meetings, telephone calls, perusals, preparation etc.
  • Copies of any correspondence.

Vouching of outlays: how to submit relevant information

To ensure we deal with accounts promptly, it is essential that you upload all outlays vouchers (including counsel’s fees, where appropriate) to the individual work item.

Circumstances where a higher limit of expenditure may be available
A&A accounts and increases in authorised expenditure: what is chargeable and on what basis?

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Preparation and submission of an account

Preparing an A&A account: no charge payable

Discover why you are not entitled to charge for the preparation of an A&A account.

Preparation and submission of an account

Submission of A&A accounts including diagnostics

Find out when we must receive an A&A account, including deadlines.

Preparation and submission of an account

Guidance on submission of accounts where both A&A and civil legal aid have been provided

Find out how best to submit your accounts when you have provided both A&A and civil legal aid.

Preparation and submission of an account

Circumstances where a higher limit of expenditure may be available

Find out in which circumstances is it possible to utilise the higher limit of expenditure with A&A.

Preparation and submission of an account

A&A accounts and increases in authorised expenditure: what is chargeable and on what basis?

Find out what you can charge for, and on what basis when submitting your A&A accounts.