Solemn trial preparation fees payable where the case is disposed of at an accelerated Trial Diet
9 September 2025
Where a case proceeds to an accelerated Trial Diet the trial preparation fee under Schedule 1A, Part 2, paragraph 5(a) of Criminal Fees Regulations is payable
Vacancies
Vacancy: Learning & Development Consultant
29 August 2025
We’re looking for an experienced Learning & Development (L&D) Consultant to play a central role in shaping how we learn, grow, and perform as an organisation.
Civil
Family Mediation A&A template uprated
21 August 2025
We are uprating the family mediation A&A template from £720 to £900 with effect from today.
Civil
Civil legal aid case cost limits uprated by 25%
24 July 2025
With immediate effect we have uprated our standard case cost limits by 25%.
Vacancies
Vacancy: Solicitor – PDSO Dundee
23 July 2025
An excellent opportunity for someone who excels at criminal litigation to deliver impactful legal services & promote access to justice.
Vacancies
Vacancy: Solicitor – PDSO Edinburgh
22 July 2025
A great opportunity for an excellent criminal litigator to make a real difference by delivering impactful legal services & promoting access to justice.
Vacancies
Vacancy: Solicitor – CLAO Aberdeen
17 July 2025
An excellent opportunity for anyone who excels at civil litigation to help shape how we deliver impactful legal services & promote access to justice.
Vacancies
Vacancy: Solicitor (Civil and Children’s Legal Assistance)
16 July 2025
Seeking a solicitor to provide expert legal knowledge to support legal aid applications across civil and children’s legal assistance. Deadline 10 August 2025.
Legal Aid Online
LAOL downtime scheduled: Wednesday 16 July, 5:30pm – New Block Transfer form
11 July 2025
Legal Aid Online (LAOL) will not be available Wednesday 16 July, 5.30pm until 7pm, so we can deploy an updated version of the online block transfer form.
Vacancies
Vacancy: 2x Network and Systems Coordinator
10 July 2025
We’re looking for two highly organised and proactive coordinators to lead and develop the business support function for the Public Defence Solicitors’ Offices.
