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Forms for solicitors and advocates to claim back legal aid costs for confiscation proceedings.
Follow this guidance when claiming for work undertaken under the Prohibition of Cross-Examination In Person Qualified Legal Representative (QLR) Scheme.
Collect client details, and details of capital and income, for submission to the Legal Aid Agency in criminal legal aid applications.
Exceptional case funding (ECF) form, provider information pack (inquests and non-inquests) and funding guidance.
Information about legal aid providers by category of law.
Apply for a review of legal aid in criminal proceedings on the grounds of hardship.
Legal aid providers: test scope, merits and means; access legislation and regulations; use the civil legal aid calculator and manual.
Use this sample letter to get evidence from an organisation providing domestic violence support services (including refuges) if you're applying for legal aid for a divorce or separation.
How CWA works online: how to claim, bulkloading, outcomes, new matter starts and guidance.
Current and closed procurement activity for organisations interested in delivering legal aid.
Guidance on which controlled work codes to use when submitting your legal aid claim in CWA (civil, crime lower, procurement etc).
This page contains civil legal aid statutory materials, contracts, contractual arrangements, and guidance.
Includes rates calculator and guidance for claims in civil matters.
Means assessment form for people on Income Support or employment benefits who want to apply for legal aid.
Use these letters to get proof of child abuse if you want legal aid to stop a partner seeing your child.
Further guidance and information on how to submit a legal aid claim using contracted work and administration (CWA) on LAA online.
Use this letter to get proof that an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor/Advocate has provided you with support, if you’re applying for legal aid.
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.
Forms to apply for legal aid in controlled work cases, including immigration and mental health, family mediation and appeals.
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