CLAO solicitors showcase breadth of casework and expertise in LSA CPD sessions
9 June 2025
Starting this July, CLAO solicitors will deliver twenty-four training sessions to the profession over the next twelve months
Vacancies
Solicitor members wanted for Criminal Quality Assurance Scheme
5 June 2025
Seeking criminal legal aid practitioners with five years post qualifying experience to ensure professional standards through Criminal Quality Assurance.
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New interim payment report to show solicitors cases with no final account submitted
28 May 2025
We are making this report available to help solicitors identify the cases that have had interim claims paid and final accounts require to be submitted now
General
Transformational reform required to secure future of legal aid in Scotland
28 May 2025
Vision made to Holyrood civil justice committee for a modern, sustainable and person-centred legal aid system that meets the needs of 21st-century Scotland
Legal Aid Online
UPDATED: Online system back online
12 May 2025
The issue with our comms provider preventing access to LAOL has now been resolved
Civil
Guidance published following determination by Scottish Ministers on legal aid for FAIs relating to deaths in prison or police custody
1 May 2025
A temporary measure providing access to free representation for the families involved in deaths in custody in relation to any FAI has been put in place.
Children's
Children’s legal assistance research contributes to policy discussions and reform
9 April 2025
Series of research reports on children’s legal assistance after engagement with the profession, stakeholders and those who have had a Children's Panel Hearing.
Civil
Invoices for family mediation, supervised contact, or supported contact
9 April 2025
Clarifying information required in support of any claims for family mediation, supervised contact or supported contact.
Civil
Procedure for applying for legal aid for Fatal Accident Inquiries for a death in custody
7 April 2025
A temporary measure providing access to free representation for families involved in deaths in custody in relation to any FAI has been put in place.
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Keycards updated for new dependants’ allowances coming into force on 7 April 2025
3 April 2025
This update explains changes to the Keycards, including new dependants’ allowances, requirements for documentary evidence and declaration signatures.
