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If your client is charged, legal aid may pay for some or all of the costs of legal representation in court. Find the specific guidance here.
List of services that the LAA online portal provides, terms and conditions, and help.
The rules for legal aid providers, including the interests of justice and means tests, relevant legislation, and making an application.
Check timescales for LAA to process your work (for example, civil applications and bills).
The 2024 standard civil contract governs the provision of face-to-face legal aid services in all civil categories.
How to report suspected fraudulent activity to the LAA and find out what action we can take.
Follow this guidance when claiming for work undertaken under the Prohibition of Cross-Examination In Person Qualified Legal Representative (QLR) Scheme.
Find specific information and funding guidance so you can run your mediation service according to Legal Aid Agency (LAA) contracts.
This page contains civil legal aid statutory materials, contracts, contractual arrangements, and guidance.
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 dates for processing (crime and civil) and planned BACS payments, get financial statements, switch to variable monthly payments.
How CWA works online: how to claim, bulkloading, outcomes, new matter starts and guidance.
Check this list to see which offences count as evidence if you're applying for legal aid to separate from an abusive ex-partner.
Legal aid providers: what to expect from the LAA audit process, including peer review and contract compliance audit details.
Submit civil eForm POA1 and crime eForms CRM4, CRM4a, CRM5, CRM7 and CRM14.
How to report a person you suspect is receiving civil legal aid for which they are not eligible.
Legal aid providers: find out how the LAA sets quality assurance standards and make sure you qualify.
Information for organisations interested in delivering face to face Criminal Legal Aid Services from October 2025.
Updates on tender launches, retenders and contract extensions
Apply for a Very High Cost Case (VHCC) contract.
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