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Financial eligibility forms and guidance when you need to means test a civil legal aid client.
Legal aid providers: test scope, merits and means; access legislation and regulations; use the civil legal aid calculator and manual.
For legal aid applications where there is no time to make a full application.
Advantis take over responsibility for Crown Court means testing (CCMT) debt collection and enforcement services (DCES).
How CWA works online: how to claim, bulkloading, outcomes, new matter starts and guidance.
Contract documents for providers of criminal legal aid services, 2025
How to report suspected fraudulent activity to the LAA and find out what action we can take.
Apply for a review of legal aid in criminal proceedings on the grounds of hardship.
Use this sample letter to get evidence from an organisation providing domestic violence support services (including refuges) if you're applying for legal aid for a divorce or separation.
Find specific information and funding guidance so you can run your mediation service according to Legal Aid Agency (LAA) contracts.
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