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NEWS| We’ve published our response to the @scotgov consultation on legal aid reform, with a clear commitment to driving transformational change and reshaping Scotland’s legal aid system as a public service #reforminglegalaid
Find out more here ⬇️
bit.ly/4dC8Xva
⚖️SLAB’s Client Legal Services is attending the @dundeeuni @LawDundee Fair on Tuesday 6 October. ⚖️
✅Meet some of our team, ask about our multi-disciplinary traineeship programme and discover how a career with us can make a real impact.✅
ℹ️ bit.ly/CLSLawFairs2026
⚖️Summary Criminal Legal Assistance comes into force 14 December 2026⚖️
Ready for the changes? Watch our second #video for a practical overview of expanded automatic legal aid, new payments & what these reforms mean for your practice.
ℹ️: bit.ly/SCLAOct
#scotslegalaid
📢 We’re recruiting #solicitors for our peer review panels for the Criminal & Children's Quality Assurance Schemes 📢
✅ Independently assess legal work against standards
✅ Use your expertise to drive learning and continuous improvement.
ℹ️: bit.ly/CCPTPR
We're proud to be part of Scotland’s Climate Week. From reducing waste to switching to renewable energy, we’re taking steps to help Scotland become climate ready.
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#ScotClimateWeek #LetsDoNetZero
As well as their Easy Read version, @scotgov have British Sign Language (BSL) translation videos of the Legal Aid Reform consultation, with links available on the consultation site as well as our news story: bit.ly/SLABonSGLAR
⚖️Bill Moyes, Chair of SLAB, said: “We welcome this consultation as another important step towards a legal aid system that is fit for the future. SLAB will engage constructively with the consultation... to help shape practical, deliverable reforms.”
ℹ️ bit.ly/SLABonSGLAR
⚖️ SLAB’s Client Legal Services is attending the @aberdeenuni @AberdeenUniLaw Fair onThursday 24 September. ⚖️
✅Meet some of our team, ask about our multi-disciplinary traineeship programme and discover how a career with us can make a real impact. ✅
ℹ️ bit.ly/CLSLawFairs2026
🚨 #JobAlert 🚨
We’re looking for a committed, confident criminal defence solicitor to join our #Ayr office.
⚖️ Make a difference in the lives of clients by delivering high-quality legal representation in solemn and summary proceedings.
ℹ️ bit.ly/PDSOAyrSol
🚨 #JobAlert 🚨
Organised, proactive and looking for your next challenge?
We're seeking a Secretarial #Administrator for our #Edinburgh PDSO office to support solicitors and ensure delivery of high-quality criminal legal aid services across our network.
ℹ️ bit.ly/SecAdEdSep
⚖️ Solicitor with children’s legal assistance experience?
📢 @Lawscot is recruiting a new member for the Children’s Quality Assurance Committee. Support quality, fairness & accountability for children’s legal services.
🗓 22 September 2026.
🔗 bit.ly/CQACSOL26
🚨#JobAlert🚨
Ready to influence practice beyond your own caseload?
⚖️Use your #criminal #defence expertise to develop others, drive best practice & support high-quality representation as a Legal Learning #Solicitor with the PDSO in #Edinburgh ⚖️
ℹ️: bit.ly/LLSG7PDSO
🚨#JobAlert🚨
Experienced legal services leader? We’d love to hear from you.
Join our PDSO #Edinburgh team and help deliver high-quality #criminal #legal #defence services.
ℹ️bit.ly/LSMG7PDSO
📢From 1 September 2026, legal aid solicitor fees will increase by 13%, with Civil & Children’s templates also uprated.
✅Updated templates, increased expenditure limits & revised keycards are designed to reduce bureaucracy and streamline processes.
ℹ️: bit.ly/LA13Uplift
An Easy Read version of the @scotgov Legal Aid Reform consultation is now available: bit.ly/SGLARER
⚖️Bill Moyes, Chair of SLAB, said: “We welcome this consultation as another important step towards a legal aid system that is fit for the future. SLAB will engage constructively with the consultation... to help shape practical, deliverable reforms.”
ℹ️ bit.ly/SLABonSGLAR
SLAB retweeted
⚖️Bill Moyes, Chair of SLAB, said: “We welcome this consultation as another important step towards a legal aid system that is fit for the future. SLAB will engage constructively with the consultation... to help shape practical, deliverable reforms.”
ℹ️ bit.ly/SLABonSGLAR
Victims and Community Safety Minister, Kirsten Oswald has today published a consultation on Legal Aid.
It sets out wide-ranging proposals to modernise and improve the service for the people who use it and the professionals who deliver it.
More: gov.scot/news/legal-aid-cons…
ALT Building a fairer, more accessible legal aid system From left to right pictured: Legal Services Agency Partner and head of mental health department - Rachel Walker Victims and Community Safety Minister, Kirsten Oswald Chief Executive Officer of the Legal Services Agency - Aaliya Seyal Legal Services Agency solicitor in the housing and general court department - Luisa Fidelo
ALT “This consultation marks an important step in shaping the future of legal aid informed by the experience of those who rely on the system and the expertise of those who deliver it. “Together, we can build a legal aid system that is fairer, more accessible and fit for the future.” Kirsten Oswald Victims and Community Safety Minister
📣Legal Advice Drop‑In, #Stornoway📣
Need #criminal #legal advice? Join us Mon 24 Aug at Lewis CAB & speak with a senior solicitor from our Inverness office between 2-4pm.
✅ No appointment needed
⚖️Expert legal aid/representation for eligible clients
ℹ️pdso.org.uk/
⚖️Summary Criminal Legal Assistance comes into force on 14 December 2026, replacing Summary ABWOR for summary cases. Our short video explains the key changes and what solicitors need to know.
ℹ️bit.ly/SCLAreforms
🚨 #JobAlert 🚨
Are you organised, proactive and looking for your next challenge?
We're seeking a Secretarial Administrator to join our #Edinburgh PDSO office, supporting solicitors and helping deliver high-quality legal services across our network.
ℹ️bit.ly/SecAdEdJul
⚖️We’re starting research with solicitors working on legally aided AWI cases.
⚖️We want your views on fee reform and how it affects practice, business models, and client needs. Findings will help inform future advice on AWI fee reform.
ℹ️: bit.ly/SLABAWI
