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How to appeal a decision made by the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) for legal aid funding in high cost civil cases.
Summary of the Gateway requirements: when and how to direct people to CLA for help.
Guidance for legal aid providers on secure handling of personal documents and data.
A quick way to locate the main cost judge decisions we refer to when making assessment decisions on LGFS and AGFS claims
Using MI online, you can access, download and print financial statements either for your own office or for the whole firm.
High cost contract, schedules and specifications when applying for legal aid in civil high cost cases.
CLA contract documents for providers of remote legal advice in family, housing, debt, discrimination, and education
Information for organisations interested in delivering face to face civil advice
We are looking for exceptional solicitors, barristers and FCILEx with legal aid experience to join the Legal Aid Review Panel.
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 for organisations interested in delivering legal aid under a 2024 Standard Civil Contract.
Information for organisations interested in delivering face to face Criminal Legal Aid Services from October 2022.
Internal LAA process for managing high profile cases.
How to appeal against a civil merits decision that you or your client disagree with.
Information on business as usual restart dates and changes to current operational COVID-19 contingency ways of working.
List of consultations regarding impacts of court and police station closures on duty scheme boundaries.
How to appeal against a civil means assessment that you or your client disagree with.
Find out when and how litigators can claim the Evidence Provision Fee for Crown Court legal aid work.
High cost criminal case appeals guidance and past decisions.
CLA contract documents for providers of remote legal advice in family, housing, debt, education and discrimination.
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