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Use form LF1 to make a claim under the litigator graduated fee scheme (LGFS).
This page contains criminal legal aid statutory materials, the 2025 Standard Crime Contract, contractual arrangements, criminal legal aid guidance, claim codes.
A new eligibility key card for 2026 is now available.
The Criminal Cases Unit is responsible for the assessing all special preparation claims under the litigator graduated fee scheme and advocates graduated fee scheme.
Information and resources for provider civil legal aid work, including applications and assessment appeals.
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).
Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme: paper claim forms for the AGFS, and Special Preparation claims
Solicitors and barristers: how to submit any changes in your details to the Legal Aid Agency.
When a civil case becomes more complex and expensive, you need to apply to the LAA for high cost case status.
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