Apply to be a Peer Reviewer
We are inviting applications from individuals interested in becoming Peer Reviewers.
Applies to England and Wales
Peer Reviewer Panel opportunity
From Monday 14 October 2024 we are offering individuals the opportunity to apply to become Peer Reviewers for the Legal Aid Agency in the Crime, Family, Immigration, Housing and Mental Health categories of law.
This opportunity is limited to new applicants and those who already operate under a Peer Reviewer Contract do not need to re-apply through this process.
The deadline for applications is 11.59am on Monday 18 November 2024.
What is the role of a Peer Reviewer?
Peer Reviewers independently assess random samples of provider case files using guidance developed in consultation with the Law Society, Law Centres and not for profit agencies. This work is important for our auditing and assurance processes and is a means of ensuring that clients have access to high quality legal advice.
How to apply
Interested parties must register their interest by email – see Information for Candidates document. During the application process you will be required to submit copies of the following documents, all of which are available to download below:
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Supervisor self-declaration form in the relevant category of law
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Peer Reviewer Panel Application form
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Equality and Diversity monitoring form
Information for Candidates
Peer Reviewer supervisory forms
You will need to complete the relevant supervisor self-declaration forms for the categories of law in which you wish to be a Peer Reviewer:
Application form
Applications must be made through the MoJ eTendering system.
Equality and Diversity monitoring form
Common Issues
We have also produced a ‘common issues’ guidance document, which is available to help you with the application process.
Peer Reviewer Contract
Help and support
A helpline and mailbox are available to support you if you have technical problems with the eTendering system:
0845 0100 132 – 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Updates to this page
Last updated 31 October 2024 + show all updates
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Deadline for applications extended.
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New campaign for Peer Reviewers. All documents updated to current version.
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