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The rules for legal aid providers, including the interests of justice and means tests, relevant legislation, and making an application.
Guidance on which controlled work codes to use when submitting your legal aid claim in CWA (civil, crime lower, procurement etc).
Use the CRM14 eForm to apply for criminal legal aid online.
How CWA works online: how to claim, bulkloading, outcomes, new matter starts and guidance.
Information about legal aid providers by category of law.
If your client is charged, legal aid may pay for some or all of the costs of legal representation in court. Find the specific guidance here.
How to report suspected fraudulent activity to the LAA and find out what action we can take.
Legal aid providers: test scope, merits and means; access legislation and regulations; use the civil legal aid calculator and manual.
This page contains civil legal aid statutory materials, contracts, contractual arrangements, and guidance.
Follow this guidance when claiming for work undertaken under the Prohibition of Cross-Examination In Person Qualified Legal Representative (QLR) Scheme.
Find specific information and funding guidance so you can run your mediation service according to Legal Aid Agency (LAA) contracts.
Information for organisations interested in delivering legal aid under a 2024 Standard Civil Contract.
Check dates for processing (crime and civil) and planned BACS payments, get financial statements, switch to variable monthly payments.
How to report a person you suspect is receiving civil legal aid for which they are not eligible.
Legal aid providers: find out how the LAA sets quality assurance standards and make sure you qualify.
Submit civil eForm POA1 and crime eForms CRM4, CRM4a, CRM5, CRM7 and CRM14.
Information about allowable travel expenses and rules when submitting a claim under a graduated fee scheme.
Information for organisations interested in delivering face to face Criminal Legal Aid Services from October 2025.
Check timescales for the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) to process your work (eg prior authority application, graduated fee claims).
Use claim forms or claim online, eg using CCMS, to get paid for all aspects of legal aid work; find guidance and help with submissions.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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