The earlier issues experienced with our phone system have been traced and resolved. We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused. Many thanks for your patience.

Phone system: following an issue with our phone system we are now able to receive calls but are still unable to make outgoing calls. Our third party support is still working to resolve the issue. Apologies for any convenience.

Phone system down: we're currently not able to receive or make calls. Our third party support is working to resolve the issue. Please visit our Contact us page - there are email addresses for our teams. Apologies for any convenience www.slab.org.uk/corporate-information/contact-us/

🚨#JobAlert🚨 We’re #hiring a committed & confident #criminal #defence #solicitor for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference & deliver high-quality legal representation in solemn & summary proceedings. ℹ️ bit.ly/solpdsoedsep #Edinburgh #Jobs #ScotsLaw

Just a reminder of Legal Aid Online (LAOL) downtime this Saturday from 7pm to 10pm for maintenance.

Update: Prescription (Scotland) Act 2018 effect on payments where lengthy delay responding to our actions. The Act amended Prescription & Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973 to include statutory obligations in list of obligations prescribing after five years bit.ly/4mgmhqy

Legal Aid Online (LAOL) 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞 available on 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 from 𝟕𝐩𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟎𝐩𝐦, so we can deploy maintenance updates. Apologies for any inconvenience this essential downtime causes as we try to minimise service disruption at peak times.

We have just posted an update to confirm the solemn trial preparation fee payable where the case is disposed of at an accelerated Trial Diet. Our guidance reflects our approach to assessment since the introduction of the Practice Note in Oct 2024 bit.ly/3JNfUgX

🚨#JobAlert🚨 Can you design and deliver engaging training programmes, manage our corporate induction process, and act as a trusted adviser on L&D policy and professional development? ℹ️https://bit.ly/SLABLDConsult #Scotland #Edinburgh #Jobs #HumanResources #learning

The family mediation A&A template has been uprated from £720 to £900 today. The template grant covers the applicant’s cost of mediation based on a charge of £52.60/hour for a one-half share (with VAT). Further improvements to our A&A templates coming soon bit.ly/3JqlmpN

🚨 #JobAlert 🚨 Deadline extended to Sunday 3 August for two key roles for experienced professionals who can juggle leadership, technical systems knowledge, and day-to-day operational delivery. #Scotland #Jobs #Network #Systems #Coordinator ℹ️https://bit.ly/NSCOORD

We have uprated our standard case cost limits by 25% with immediate effect following solicitor feedback. See our update for more information on why we've made the change, what the uprated case cost limits apply to and further improvements coming bit.ly/4f0Z0qo

🚨 #JobAlert 🚨 A great opportunity for an excellent #criminal #defence #solicitor to make a real difference delivering impactful legal services and promoting access to justice. ℹ️https://bit.ly/SolDunPDSO #Dundee #Jobs #ScotsLaw

🚨 #JobAlert 🚨 We’re looking for a committed & confident #criminal #defence #solicitor for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference & deliver high-quality legal representation in solemn & summary proceedings. ℹ️ bit.ly/SolEdPDSO #Edinburgh #Jobs #ScotsLaw

🚨 #JobAlert 🚨 An excellent opportunity for a dedicated #solicitor with a track record of excelling at civil litigation to help shape how we deliver impactful legal services within the civil areas we serve & promote access to justice. ℹ️ bit.ly/46wWvdx #Aberdeen #Jobs

🚨#JobAlert 🚨 Are you a dedicated #solicitor with a passion for civil & children's legal assistance? Join our team in a dynamic & meaningful role combining expert legal knowledge with decision-making & guidance to support legal aid applications. ℹ️ bit.ly/3IuaVRv

Access to Legal Aid Online (LAOL) will be down on 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟲 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 from 𝟱:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 until 𝟳𝗽𝗺. Apologies for any inconvenience this essential deployment downtime causes as we try to minimise service disruption at peak times.

🚨 #JobAlert 🚨 An experienced professional who can juggle leadership with day-to-day operational delivery & provide technical systems knowledge? We’re recruiting two coordinators to lead & develop the business support function across our offices. ℹ️ bit.ly/NSCOORD

🚨 #JobAlert 🚨 Seeking a committed, capable Senior #Solicitor to provide high-quality, trauma-informed legal representation in a busy, specialist legal aid environment with a collaborative team working at the heart of access to justice in #Scotland. ℹ️https://bit.ly/CLAOSSJ25

🚨#JOBALERT🚨 A great opportunity for someone with a good grasp of #equalities legislation, analytical thinking and a collaborative mindset to join us and shape #policy, support colleagues, and influence how public services are designed and delivered. ℹ️: bit.ly/POLEQSLAB25

🚨Deadline extended🚨 Seeking to appoint three solicitor members of the Criminal Quality Assurance Committee to oversee the operation of the Criminal Quality Assurance Scheme and take decisions on recommendations made by peer reviewers. ℹ️https://bit.ly/SolQCAS

🚨 #JOBALERT 🚨 An excellent opportunity for anyone with a track record of excelling at civil litigation to help shape how we deliver impactful legal services within the civil areas we serve, and promote access to justice. ℹ️ bit.ly/SOLABCLAOJ25 #Aberdeen #Jobs #ScotsLaw

What's it like to be on the Criminal Quality Assurance Committee? "Interesting and rewarding" according to one of our previous members, Peter Lockhart. If you're a criminal solicitor looking to make a difference, join the committee. ℹ️ bit.ly/SolQCAS ⏰ Midday, Wednesday 18 June.

Do you have demonstrated ability to make decisions and capacity to absorb information with a common-sense approach? Join the CQAS to uphold professional standards and develop your skills and professional insight of criminal legal assistance. 🔗https://bit.ly/SolQCAS

See proposals for reforming civil legal aid in @ScottishLegal These were given to the @SP_EHRCJ for its inquiry into the current civil system and what can be done to improve it. Article: bit.ly/3SnTmV0 Full details of the evidence submitted: bit.ly/4dJUL1Y

Our Chief Executive Colin Lancaster details in Scottish Legal News reform proposals given to the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee for its inquiry into the current civil legal aid system and what can be done to improve it bit.ly/3SnTmV0

Access to Legal Aid Online (LAOL) will be down on 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 from 𝟱.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 until 𝟳𝗽𝗺. Apologies for any inconvenience this essential maintenance and upgrades downtime causes; we try to minimise service disruption at peak times.

Our websites are back online. Apologies for any inconvenience this downtime caused.

There is an issue with our websites which our host provider is trying to resolve. We apologise for any inconvenience. Access LAOL directly at authprod.slab.org.uk/oauth2sso/lo...

The issue affecting our online system Legal Aid Online (LAOL) has now been rectified by our comms provider. Please contact us at [email protected] if any issues persist. Our apologies again for any inconvenience this downtime may have caused

Our online system Legal Aid Online (LAOL) is down due to an issue with our comms provider. We are working with them to resolve the issue. We will update you as soon as the issue is resolved. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

Our online system Legal Aid Online (LAOL) is down due to an issue with our comms provider. We are working with them to resolve the issue. We will update you as soon as the issue is resolved. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

🚨 #JOBALERT 🚨 Our Intern opportunity with PDSO Falkirk is a chance to gain insight into criminal defence casework & the justice system by shadowing experienced solicitors, supporting case preparation & developing a solid legal practice foundation. ℹ️ bit.ly/InternPDSOFK

🚨 #JOBALERT 🚨 We are looking for a detail-oriented & analytical Internal Auditor to join our team & play a vital part in ensuring effective governance, risk management & internal control processes within our organisation. ℹ️ bit.ly/IntAudSLAB25 #internalauditor #audit #finance #edinburgh #jobs

We have updated our Keycards with: · the new dependants’ allowances in force from 7 April · revised documentary evidence of clients’ financial circumstances · a summary of the current position on solicitors’ & clients’ signatures for declaration forms. ℹ️ www.slab.org.uk/news/keycard...

We’ve published our policy & decision-makers’ guidance for assessing the merits of a children’s ABWOR application for representing adults & children at children’s hearings. Our approach isn't changing & our existing legal aid guidance remains the same. See bit.ly/422y43r

We've published civil policy & decision-makers’ guidance on prior approval for counsel. This is for assessing the factors considered when making a decision on prior approval for counsel in a civil case & detailing what we take into account. See our update bit.ly/43Zv6iS

We've made changes to our Keycards due to new regulations coming into force on Fri 21 March. Each reg change adds new benefits to the lists of payments which can be disregarded from financial eligibility tests for A&A/ABWOR, Civil and Children’s legal aid bit.ly/4ipe7Ls

We've an update on new Transfer and Cease to act online forms which go live on 24 March - with videos demonstrating the new screens. We also explain a change to the way we intimate a transfer of agency request as a result of the newly designed online forms bit.ly/4bKHmG3

Our PDSO Falkirk office is relocating shortly. ℹ️: bit.ly/FalkirkPDSOm...

It can be difficult for applicants who have fled an abusive or controlling relationship to give financial verification for civil legal aid applications. We can use our discretion to disregard income/capital where it's reasonable to do so. See our guidance bit.ly/3FdYgAm

Are you an experienced welfare benefits/housing adviser, supervisor or trainer wanting to make a difference? Join us as a 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗿 for the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers (SNSIAP). ℹ️: bit.ly/PRSNSIAP25 ⏰: Friday 28 March

𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: We are automating our process for the recovery of overpayments from March 2025 for better efficiency for both our account holders and finance administrators. 📰: bit.ly/autoprooverpay

𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: We've provided clarity on queries raised in webinar sessions when Start & Stop times for time-based work items in Civil & Children’s accounts were introduced in December 2024: bit.ly/faqstopstart

🚨#JOBALERT🚨 Are you a dedicated defence #solicitor with knowledge of the criminal justice system & legal aid? Don't miss the opportunity to apply your skills by providing top-tier legal defence services in summary & solemn courts, & police stations. ℹ️https://bit.ly/sensolpdga

🚨#JOBALERT🚨 Passionate about #testing? Keen to take on a variety of responsibilities? Join us & play a vital role ensuring the readiness of our systems by testing products to help deliver user-focused solutions. 🔗: bit.ly/testagileSLAB #testengineer #testerjobs #Agile

Our websites are undergoing essential maintenance and may be unavailable for a short period. We apologise for any inconvenience. Access LAOL directly at authprod.slab.org.uk/oauth2sso/lo...

🚨#JOBALERT 🚨 Looking for an exciting admin role in the legal sector? We need a Secretarial #Administrator in #Aberdeen to assist our network of solicitors. An organised typist skilled with M365 applications will thrive in this diverse environment. ℹ️https://bit.ly/secadabclao

We have an issue with our website slab.org.uk due to a server problem. We are working with the host providers to try and resolve. Apologies for any inconvenience. Access LAOL directly at authprod.slab.org.uk/oauth2sso/login

🚨#JOBALERT🚨 A great opportunity for a #solicitor with a track record of excelling at civil litigation or a newly qualified lawyer looking to develop these skills in a highly rewarding work environment. ℹ️https://bit.ly/solinvhi