Preparing for new Summary Criminal Legal Assistance system: further updates from 14 December 2026
1 October 2026
Further details and video on Summary Criminal reform changes coming into force from 14 December 2026.
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VACANCIES: Part time peer reviewers needed for Criminal and Children’s Quality Assurance Schemes
30 September 2026
Make a difference by joining our panel of peer reviewers for both the Criminal and Children' Quality Assurance Schemes.
General
Enquiries on Peter Murrell’s legal aid
30 September 2026
The Scottish Legal Aid Board is bound by governing rules on legal aid applications in line with the Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986 and related regulations.
Vacancies
Vacancy: Payroll Adviser
11 September 2026
Deliver an accurate, efficient and timely payroll and pensions service, ensuring all payments are processed correctly and in line with deadlines.
Vacancies
Vacancy: Solicitor – PDSO Ayr
11 September 2026
Join our PDSO Ayr office and make a real difference in clients’ lives by delivering high-quality legal representation in both solemn and summary proceedings.
Children's
Solicitor member wanted for Children’s Quality Assurance Scheme
27 August 2026
The Law Society of Scotland is looking for one new solicitor member to sit on the Committee as a Law Society representative.
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Fee increases come into force on 1 September 2026 alongside uprates of civil and children’s templates
24 August 2026
Legal aid fees will rise by 13% from 1 September 2026, with civil Advice & Assistance/ABWOR templates uprated by a further 25% to reflect previous increases.
General
Minister appoints new board member
18 August 2026
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.
