Following issues with LAOL the problem has been resolved and the online system is now available.
Criminal
Criminal ABWOR fixed fee cases where a Criminal Justice Social Work report is being considered
4 May 2021
We have updated our guidance on requesting an increase in the limit for Criminal ABWOR fixed fee cases at the time of submitting the ABWOR application.
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Solicitor satisfaction surveys restarting
30 April 2021
We are restarting our micro-surveys measuring solicitor satisfaction with our applications and accounts service.
General
May Day and solicitor payment arrangements
29 April 2021
Our offices will be closed for the May Day public holiday on Monday 3 May 2021.
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LAOL: Essential maintenance completed
17 April 2021
Our online system is back online due to required maintenance being completed ahead of schedule.
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LAOL: Essential maintenance scheduled this weekend (17-18 April)
14 April 2021
Access to LAOL Legal Aid Online will be down for essential maintenance and unavailable on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 April.
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Keycards for 2021-22 published
12 April 2021
These can be used for quick reference when you require information on the various eligibility limits, contributions and clawback levels.
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Covid-19: UPDATED – Bank transfers rather than sending cheques
6 April 2021
See Covid-19 details for solicitors on electronically transfering principal sums, expenses settlements or returning overpayments instead of sending cheques.
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Easter and May Day opening hours and solicitor payment arrangements
26 March 2021
View information about the payment dates over the Easter and May Day public holidays 2021 and opening hours.
Vacancies
Vacancy: Solicitor (CLAO Edinburgh)
25 March 2021
We’re recruiting a permanent, skilled court solicitor within Edinburgh and the Lothians, as part of our Civil Legal Assistance Office (CLAO) service.
