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Find out if you can get legal aid, which can help pay for legal advice, family mediation or representation in court or at a tribunal if you can’t afford it
We provide civil and criminal legal aid and advice in England and Wales to help people deal with their legal problems. LAA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice .
Legal aid application forms and guidance for civil and crime work: apply online or through CCMS, deal with high cost or exceptional cases.
Find legal advice to solve legal problems out of court: solicitors, pro bono lawyers, barristers, mediators and legal aid.
How to work out financial eligibility for legal aid: income and capital means testing, passporting and the civil legal aid calculator.
The Review of Civil Legal Aid will explore options for improving the long-term sustainability of the civil legal aid system.
Overview, how to apply, where to send paperwork and how long the exceptional case funding (ECF) process takes.
Content directory signposting to essential guidance and resources for organisations delivering legal aid services funded by the Legal Aid Agency.
General information including on costs assessment and remuneration for civil and crime matters.
Contract documentation for providers delivering legal aid services.
Information about legal aid available for people facing the loss of their home.
Legal aid providers: test scope, merits and means; access legislation and regulations; use the civil legal aid calculator and manual.
Legal aid forms including listing costs.
Find specific information and funding guidance so you can run your mediation service according to Legal Aid Agency (LAA) contracts.
Determine financial eligibility for legal aid: check household income, calculate living costs, enforcement action, apply for hardship or eligibility review.
Details of the Ministry of Justice’s review of criminal legal aid, announced in December 2018.
These reports present the key statistics on activity in the legal aid system for England and Wales.
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.
How AFCLAA manages civilian criminal legal representation for all eligible service personnel and civilians; and how to apply for assistance.
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