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Information about legal aid providers by category of law.
How SaBC works: how to claim, bulkloading, fee codes and guidance.
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.
A new eligibility key card for 2026 is now available.
List of providers able to carry out legal aid immigration work in the South West of England.
Duty solicitors rotas, lists, standard crime contract 2025 and contact details.
Check timescales for the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) to process your work (eg prior authority application, graduated fee claims).
Check timescales for LAA to process your work (for example, civil applications and bills).
How to work out financial eligibility for legal aid: income and capital means testing, passporting and the civil legal aid calculator.
Peer Reviewer contract holders will receive contract extension from 1 April 2025.
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