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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.
Check this list to see which offences count as evidence if you're applying for legal aid to separate from an abusive ex-partner.
Solicitors and barristers: how to submit any changes in your details to the Legal Aid Agency.
How to report a person you suspect is receiving civil legal aid for which they are not eligible.
Apply for a Very High Cost Case (VHCC) contract.
Information about allowable travel expenses and rules when submitting a claim under a graduated fee scheme.
Legal aid providers: find out how the LAA sets quality assurance standards and make sure you qualify.
High cost contract, schedules and specifications when applying for legal aid in civil high cost cases.
The 2018 Standard Civil Contract governs the provision of face-to-face legal aid services in all civil categories.
Information about completing means assessment forms and checking that your client has correctly completed the forms.
This page contains criminal legal aid statutory materials, the 2010 Standard Crime Contract, contractual arrangements, criminal legal aid guidance, claim codes.
The Criminal Cases Unit is responsible for the assessing all special preparation claims under the litigator graduated fee scheme and advocates graduated fee scheme.
Guidance on the funding of breaches of civil anti-social behaviour injunctions, how to apply and how to get paid.
How to submit escape fee case claims.
Guidance on the funding of civil contempt, how to apply and how to get paid.
Brief guides to help you with specific contracted work and administration (CWA) functions when submitting controlled work legal aid claims.
Civil Legal Advice (CLA) contract documents for providers of specialist remote legal advice through the CLA helpline from 1 September 2025.
When a civil case becomes more complex and expensive, you need to apply to the LAA for high cost case status.
Draft CLA contract documents for providers of remote legal advice in discrimination and education from 1 April 2021.
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