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You can use one of our eligibility estimators below to work out if you are likely to qualify financially for advice and assistance in civil, criminal or children's cases or for legal aid in civil or children's cases.
Legal aid is not always free and sometimes you will need to make a contribution towards the cost of your case.
Financial eligibility is just one of the tests for legal aid, and so even if you qualify financially there are additional tests which your case will need to satisfy.
Use the Scottish Government’s Guide to legal advice and legal aid to find out about getting free help with legal problems, finding a solicitor and applying for legal aid.
Find out about the Opponent in a civil matter, why we contact them and what rights they have to give us information about an application for legal aid. Read more