This update provides clarity on how the fees tables should be applied when charging for certain immigration and asylum work activities
General
Advice and representation provided through police and court duty schemes
26 September 2024
Clarification on how the police and court duty schemes we run operate and their effectiveness in providing advice.
Civil
Changes to recording work where fees are time-based
25 September 2024
Upcoming changes to the Legal Aid Online accounts system will require start and stop times for only time-based work entries in civil and children's accounts
Vacancies
Vacancy: Facilities Manager
23 September 2024
Recruiting a permanent, full-time Facilities Manager to deliver efficient building functions & effective health & safety, with deadline 14 October 2024.
Vacancies
Vacancies: Trainee Solicitors
18 September 2024
Recruiting three trainee solicitors to manage criminal & civil legal aid caseloads with comprehensive training & support on fixed term, full time basis.
All solicitor updates
Accounts payment date today issued in error
16 September 2024
Accounts processed on Friday 13 September 2024 state issued remittance will be Monday 16 September, but payments will be processed on Tuesday 17 September 2024.
Vacancies
Lay member wanted for Civil Legal Aid Quality Assurance Sub-Committee (QAC)
2 September 2024
A non-solicitor with an interest in civil legal aid and regulation is invited to join the Civil Legal Aid Quality Assurance Sub-Committee (QAC) as lay member.
All solicitor updates
Policies and guidance published on the preparation and assessment of solicitors’ legal assistance accounts
28 August 2024
Comprehensive accounts guidance is now available for all types of advice and assistance and legal aid accounts chargeable on a detailed fees basis
Criminal
Reminder on applications for legal aid for criminal appeals
28 August 2024
Guidance on the importance of following the two-stage approach to appeals to ensure cover is in place
All solicitor updates
Payment dates over 26 August bank holiday
22 August 2024
The Bank Holiday on 26 August will affect BACS payments to the profession
