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ABWOR can now be made available to appeal refusal of historical sexual offence disregards

25 September 2020

Find out about prior approval and eligibility to appeal refusal of historical sexual offence disregards

General

New funding to support access to debt advice services

23 September 2020

Debt Advice Journey Programme funding will support access and manage demand to debt advice, allocated by the Scottish Government.

Vacancies

Vacancy: Performance Auditor

18 September 2020

An exciting opportunity for a methodical, self-motivated individual with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Vacancies

Vacancies: Solicitor Contact Line (SCL) Criminal Defence Solicitor x2

18 September 2020

We are currently recruiting for two Criminal Defence Solicitors within our Solicitor Contact Line, one full-time and one part-time role.

Criminal

Solicitors contacting Criminal Applications team

9 September 2020

See new phone numbers we've added to make it easier for solicitors with specific queries to contact our Criminal Applications team

Legal aid solicitor data on impact of Covid-19

7 September 2020

Information on solicitor applications and accounts for the period from beginning of March to the end of August