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Civil applications: checklist for new applications, proceedings codes including wordings, limitation codes, borderline cases.
Guidance on the funding of civil contempt, how to apply and how to get paid.
How to tender for contracts to deliver legal services, including crime, civil and telephone advice contracts using the eTendering portal.
This document explains how we handle the information we hold about you.
Civil Legal Advice (CLA) contract documents for providers of specialist remote legal advice through the CLA helpline from 1 September 2025.
Information for individuals interested in applying to become Peer Reviewers
How to appeal against a civil merits decision that you or your client disagree with.
Contract documents for providers of criminal legal aid services, 2017.
Guidance on submitting your claim in Civil and Family Legal Aid Cases. This covers certificated and controlled work (including legal help escape cases and controlled legal representation)
Information about completing means assessment forms and checking that your client has correctly completed the forms.
Find VHCC arrangements, guidance and VHCC contract documents for organisations and self-employed advocates.
We are inviting applications from individuals interested in becoming Peer Reviewers.
List of providers able to carry out legal aid immigration work in the South West of England.
Information for organisations interested in delivering legal aid under a 2024 Standard Civil Contract.
Information for organisations interested in delivering Criminal Defence Direct (CDD) services from 4 May 2026.
How to appeal against our assessment findings on individual claims, or a sample of claims, billed to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA).
Guidance for legal aid providers on secure handling of personal documents and data.
Summary of the Gateway requirements: when and how to direct people to CLA for help.
Our approach to working with clients and making applications.
This guide is for bereaved families who may be attending an inquest into the death of a family member.
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