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Check this list to see which offences count as evidence if you're applying for legal aid to separate from an abusive ex-partner.
The 2018 Standard Civil Contract governs the provision of face-to-face legal aid services in all civil categories.
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.
A platform for the online transfer of information and documentation.
Apply for a Very High Cost Case (VHCC) contract.
How to submit escape fee case claims.
Legal aid providers: find out how the LAA sets quality assurance standards and make sure you qualify.
Solicitors and barristers: how to submit any changes in your details to the Legal Aid Agency.
Information about allowable travel expenses and rules when submitting a claim under a graduated fee scheme.
Purpose of the URN and how to obtain it.
Information for organisations interested in delivering Housing Loss Prevention Advice Services and Housing and Debt services.
Legal aid providers: what to expect from the LAA audit process, including peer review and contract compliance audit details.
This page contains criminal legal aid statutory materials, the 2010 Standard Crime Contract, contractual arrangements, criminal legal aid guidance, claim codes.
Payments on account in civil cases, inquests, police station remote attendance, mental health tribunals, family hearings, and travel and mileage.
The Criminal Cases Unit is responsible for the assessing all special preparation claims under the litigator graduated fee scheme and advocates graduated fee scheme.
When a civil case becomes more complex and expensive, you need to apply to the LAA for high cost case status.
Civil Legal Advice (CLA) contract documents for providers of specialist remote legal advice through the CLA helpline from 1 September 2025.
How to tender for contracts to deliver legal services, including crime, civil and telephone advice contracts using the eTendering portal.
Further guidance and information on how to submit a legal aid claim using contracted work and administration (CWA) on LAA online.
Guidance on the funding of civil contempt, how to apply and how to get paid.
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