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CIV FIN 1 - Scottish Legal Aid Board 2025

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The document is an application form for financial eligibility for civil legal aid from the Scottish Legal Aid Board. It outlines the necessary information required to determine if an applicant qualifies for legal aid based on their financial circumstances, specifically targeting individuals receiving certain benefits or applying on behalf of a child. The form includes instructions for completion, emphasizes the importance of providing accurate information, and details the process and requirements for applicants.

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Do you still get legal aid in Scotland?

Scottish legal aid only funds cases covered by the law in Scotland. The type of legal aid you apply for depends on the type of legal help you need. You should talk about this with your solicitor.

What is the savings limit for legal aid in Scotland?

If your capital (savings and anything you own thats valuable not your home) are worth less than 1,716 on the day you apply, you may be able to get advice and assistance (depending on your disposable income). If your capital is worth more than 1,716, you wont be eligible for advice and assistance.

Can you get legal aid for a civil case in Scotland?

You can apply for Scottish legal aid as long as it is a matter of Scots law or the charges have been raised in Scotland. Youll usually need to show that you cant afford to pay for your legal costs yourself. You may have to pay some money towards the costs of your case, or pay costs back later.

What is the maximum income to qualify for legal aid?

Individuals applying for legal aid representation who earn up to $30,000 gross income may qualify for legal representation in eligible criminal, family and immigration cases.

What is legal aid clawback Scotland?

If you get legal aid, you may have to pay something towards your legal costs if: your income, savings and other capital (items of value that you own) are above a certain level (this is called a contribution) you keep or gain money or property at the end of your case (this is called clawback)

What does the Scottish Legal Aid Board do?

Manages the legal aid system, which provides access to legal help and advice for people who would not otherwise be able to afford it.

What is the Scottish Legal Aid Board pension scheme?

Membership of the Scottish Legal Aid pension scheme is a valuable benefit. Its a defined benefit scheme and, after two years of qualifying service, youll be entitled to receive a pension payable for life when you retire.

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