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Information about legal aid providers by category of law.
For use in calculating claims under the Litigators' Graduated Fee Scheme (LGFS) and Advocates' Graduated Fee Scheme (AGFS).
Check dates for processing (crime and civil) and planned BACS payments, get financial statements, switch to variable monthly payments.
Claim for payment for criminal legal aid work in crown courts under the Advocates' Graduated Fee Scheme or the Litigators' Graduated Fee Scheme.
Frequently asked questions about the Legal Aid Agency cyber security incident.
Use the Apply for criminal legal aid service to apply for criminal legal aid online.
Legal aid providers: test scope, merits and means; access legislation and regulations; use the civil legal aid calculator and manual.
Solicitors and barristers: how to submit any changes in your details to the Legal Aid Agency.
How to report suspected fraudulent activity to the LAA and find out what action we can take.
Use claim forms or claim online, eg using CCMS, to get paid for all aspects of legal aid work; find guidance and help with submissions.
Check this list to see which offences count as evidence if you're applying for legal aid to separate from an abusive ex-partner.
This page contains civil legal aid statutory materials, contracts, contractual arrangements, and guidance.
The guides outline the procedures for handling contingency work and provide detailed explanations for specific scenarios.
Information for organisations interested in delivering legal aid under a 2024 Standard Civil Contract.
Find specific information and funding guidance so you can run your mediation service according to Legal Aid Agency (LAA) contracts.
Check timescales for the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) to process your work (eg prior authority application, graduated fee claims).
A platform for the online transfer of information and documentation.
Follow this guidance when claiming for work undertaken under the Prohibition of Cross-Examination In Person Qualified Legal Representative (QLR) Scheme.
Contract documents for providers of criminal legal aid services, 2022
How to report a person you suspect is receiving civil legal aid for which they are not eligible.
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