Travel mileage rate increase (effective 1 April 2026)
12 June 2026
The travel mileage rate payable in legal aid cases has been updated in line with HMRC published rates.
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Funded legal aid traineeship scheme: applications open
9 June 2026
Apply to the Scottish Government's £1.5m fund for a supported traineeship. Applications from firms must be submitted by 15 June.
Vacancies
Vacancy: Communications & Public Affairs Manager
1 June 2026
We are seeking an experienced and strategic manager to lead the development, delivery and evaluation of communications activity across the organisation.
General
Our new Corporate Plan 2026-29
1 June 2026
We have published our new three-year Corporate Plan today. It sets out our purpose, vision, three core themes and ambitious objectives to guide our work.
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Keycards updated for new disregarded benefit – Care Leaver Payment – coming into force 1 June 2026
29 May 2026
This update explains Care Leaver payments can now be disregarded from financial assessment in all A&A/ABWOR cases, and civil and children’s legal aid cases.
General
SLAB welcomes Kirsten Oswald MSP as Minister with responsibility for legal aid
28 May 2026
The Scottish Government has confirmed Kirsten Oswald MSP has responsibility for legal aid following her appointment as Minister for Victims and Community Safety
General
Determination by Scottish Ministers: David Goodwillie
25 May 2026
Scottish Ministers have made a determination in exercise of the powers conferred by section 4(2)(c) of the Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986.
Criminal
Reminder about the additional fee available at designated holiday custody courts
20 May 2026
An additional fee is available when representing an accused person appearing from custody when doing so on a day which has been designated a court holiday.
Vacancies
Vacancy: Corporate Support Assistant
19 May 2026
We’re looking for an organised, proactive assistant to support the Chief Executive’s Office, Chair & Board with the smooth running of key corporate processes.
Children's
Video and webinars on Children’s reforms coming into effect 1 June 2026
12 May 2026
See our video on the Children's reform changes and dates for our webinars
