BSL videos on legal aid

We have the following BSL videos for Civil legal assistance:

• What is civil legal assistance?
• Find a legal aid solicitor
• How do I qualify financially for civil advice and assistance?
• What does civil legal aid cover?
• Will the opponent in my case know I have applied for legal aid?
• What might I have to pay?
• What might I have to pay: Contributions
• What might I have to pay: Property and Clawback
• What are my responsibilities?
• Can SLAB withdraw legal aid?
• What can I expect from SLAB and my solicitor?

We have the following BSL videos for Opponents:

• Being an opponent in a civil case
• Why should I read this guidance?
• I don’t think an applicant should get legal aid – what should I do?
• Opponents’ representations
• What are the most common reasons why you grant legal aid despite representations?
• What if I think the applicant has misled you about their finances, but you have already granted legal aid?
• What if I don’t want to go to court? When may I need to pay costs?
• Can I choose to talk to you about my concerns?
• Could I get legal aid myself for this case? Who can give me more advice?
• How will you use the information I give you?
• Contact us

We have the following BSL videos for Children’s legal assistance:

• What is Children’s legal assistance?
• How will I know if I can receive children’s legal assistance?
• What types of assistance can I receive?
• Where can I find a solicitor?
• Where can I get more information?

We have the following BSL videos for Criminal legal assistance:

• What you need to know
• When and how do you contact a solicitor?
• When is it possible to use a duty solicitor?
• What do I need to take when I first see a solicitor?
• Find out about criminal legal aid for more serious charges – solemn cases
• Find out about criminal legal aid for less serious charges – summary cases
• What if SLAB refuses to give me legal aid?