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Travel mileage rate increase (effective 1 April 2026)
12 June 2026
The travel mileage rate payable in legal aid cases has been updated in line with HMRC published rates.
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Funded legal aid traineeship scheme: applications open
9 June 2026
Apply to the Scottish Government's £1.5m fund for a supported traineeship. Applications from firms must be submitted by 15 June.
Vacancies
Vacancy: Communications & Public Affairs Manager
1 June 2026
We are seeking an experienced and strategic manager to lead the development, delivery and evaluation of communications activity across the organisation.
General
Our new Corporate Plan 2026-29
1 June 2026
We have published our new three-year Corporate Plan today. It sets out our purpose, vision, three core themes and ambitious objectives to guide our work.
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Keycards updated for new disregarded benefit - Care Leaver Payment - coming into force 1 June 2026
29 May 2026
This update explains Care Leaver payments can now be disregarded from financial assessment in all A&A/ABWOR cases, and civil and children’s legal aid cases.
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SLAB welcomes Kirsten Oswald MSP as Minister with responsibility for legal aid
28 May 2026
The Scottish Government has confirmed Kirsten Oswald MSP has responsibility for legal aid following her appointment as Minister for Victims and Community Safety
