The Minister for Victims and Community Safety has announced the appointment of Simon Brown as Board member to the Scottish Legal Aid Board.
Criminal
Summary Criminal Legal Assistance: New single system from 14 December 2026
30 July 2026
Details and video on Summary Criminal reform changes coming into force from 14 December 2026.
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Upcoming research on fee reform for adults with incapacity (AWI) cases
22 July 2026
We'll be conducting research on fee reform with legal aid solicitors who work on AWI cases to help shape our future thinking and advice to Scottish Government.
General
SLAB welcomes Scottish Government consultation on legal aid reform
21 July 2026
SLAB welcomes Scottish Government proposals to reform legal aid in Scotland, aiming to improve access to justice and create a simpler, more responsive system.
Vacancies
Vacancy: Senior Solicitor – PDSO Network
20 July 2026
Seeking a Senior Solicitor to provide legal defence in summary & solemn courts, using expertise of criminal justice system & legal aid.
Vacancies
Vacancy: Digital Delivery Lead
13 July 2026
Join our Digital Services team in this newly created role and help strengthen the way digital projects are delivered across SLAB.
Vacancies
Vacancy: Digital Business Analyst
22 June 2026
Join us at an exciting time in our transformation journey and support establishing the design, development and continuous improvement of our digital services.
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Help sought in improving guidance on collecting equality data
19 June 2026
New guidance is available to help solicitors collect equality data from legal aid clients and support future legal aid reform.
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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.
