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Legal Aid

Overview

You may be eligible for funded legal help

70-75% of the Adult population of Scotland are financially eligible for some form of legal aid.

All of our offices offer Legal Aid. We provide a free assessment to check whether you qualify — there's no cost or obligation to find out.

We can help with
  • Civil Legal Advice and Assistance
  • Civil Legal Aid
  • Free eligibility assessment
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Application forms & guidance

Civil Legal Aid Application Form

The standard application form for Civil Legal Aid, used for most family and civil law cases.

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Legal Advice & Assistance Form

For initial advice and assistance before a full Legal Aid application is needed.

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Financial Eligibility Form 2

Details the income and savings information needed to assess your eligibility.

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Financial Eligibility Form 3

Further financial eligibility information required in some cases.

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Financial Eligibility Form 4

Further financial eligibility information required in some cases.

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Transfer of Legal Aid Form

For transferring your Civil Legal Aid case to a new solicitor.

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Legal Aid Keycard

SLAB's current fee rates and key information for civil Legal Aid cases.

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