A great opportunity for anyone with a good grasp of equalities legislation to help shape policy, support colleagues & influence public service design & delivery
Vacancies
Vacancy: Solicitor – CLAO Aberdeen
13 June 2025
An excellent opportunity for anyone who excels at civil litigation to help shape how we deliver impactful legal services & promote access to justice.
Civil
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.
All solicitor updates
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
Vacancies
Vacancy: Senior Solicitor – CLAO Edinburgh
26 May 2025
We’re seeking an experienced litigator in housing and homelessness law, child law, and mental health for our Edinburgh office on a fixed 12-month contract.
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.
Vacancies
Vacancy: Internal Auditor
11 April 2025
We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Internal Auditor to join our team and play a vital part in ensuring effective governance of SLAB.