Easter & spring bank holidays: Solicitor payments & opening hours
10 March 2026
View information about payment dates and office opening hours over the 2026 Easter and May public holidays, and emergency Helpline details for urgent business.
Civil
Survey with suppliers of civil legal aid to inform reform
5 March 2026
We’ve commissioned IFF Research to do a survey to gain insights into the practicalities of supplying civil legal aid to inform recommendations for reform.
Vacancies
Vacancy: Network and Systems Coordinator
3 March 2026
We’re looking for a highly organised, proactive coordinator to lead & develop PDSO business support across our many locations, from our Glasgow or Ayr office.
In preparation for the move to ScotAccount we are holding twice weekly webinars - with a session specifically for law accountants on 4 March at 11.30.
Vacancies
Vacancy: Security Engineer
24 February 2026
Join our Digital Services team to maintain and improve our cybersecurity and ensure our systems remain secure, resilient, and well-governed.
Civil
New guidance on Curators appointed in sheriff court family actions
23 February 2026
The guidance outlines our requirements at the Applications and Accounts stages when a Curator is appointed.
General
Board members re-appointed by Minister
12 February 2026
Siobhian Brown MSP has announced the re-appointments of Judith Robertson, Brigid Whoriskey, and Gavin Stevenson as Members of the Scottish Legal Aid Board.
All solicitor updates
Keeping LAOL secure: Are you registered with ScotAccount?
11 February 2026
We're starting twice-weekly webinars to help with the move to ScotAccount for users logging into our online system
Civil
Policy and guidance for clawback in Advice and Assistance updated
9 February 2026
Amendments to Hardship - unreasonable difficulty or delay intended to allow payments to be made within a more reasonable timescale.
Vacancies
Vacancy: Solicitor – PDSO Edinburgh
3 February 2026
A great opportunity for an excellent criminal litigator to make a real difference by delivering impactful legal services & promoting access to justice.
