The survey will explore topics such as supply and demand, future developments and challenges to provision and communications and technology.
Civil
VACANCIES: Civil Casework Solicitors, CLAO
1 October 2019
Find out about three vacancies in the Civil Legal Assistance Office for enthusiastic social welfare solicitors.
Legal Aid Online
Improvements to Legal Aid Online driven by first round of solicitor feedback
29 August 2019
Learn about and view screenshots of the improvements to Legal Aid Online.
Legal Aid Online
Block move/transfer cases option added to Legal Aid Online
18 April 2019
This update contains information about a new ‘Block solicitor transfer/firm moves’ option that will go live on Wednesday 24 April.
Legal Aid Online
Option to refer account to Edinburgh/local agent added to Legal Aid Online
16 April 2019
An Edinburgh/local agent function will be available in Court of Session cases if you provided the Edinburgh agent details in the CIV/SOL application and these h
Legal Aid Online
New restricted access option on LAOL for law accountants
11 April 2019
We have now developed a third party access solution allowing you to restrict access for law accountants to specified cases only.
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The Legal Aid and Advice and Assistance (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019, to increase fees by 3%
9 April 2019
The increase was announced by the Minister for Community Safety, Ash Denham, as part of the Scottish Government’s wider response to Martyn Evans’s independent r
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New interim accounts process for payment of fees and outlays
3 April 2019
Following your feedback we have made changes so you can now submit more types of interim accounts online.
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Keycards for 2019/20 published
28 March 2019
These can be used for quick reference when you require information on the various eligibility limits, contributions and clawback levels.
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We’re looking for your input on Legal Aid Online
28 November 2018
We are carrying out research to help shape the future look and feel of Legal Aid Online.