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‘Often described as “the bible on legal aid”, the … Legal Aid Handbook represents an essential text for legal aid practitioners.’ New Law Journal
‘The book is my bible on legal aid.’ Head of Housing and Court of Protection Law, Swain and Co
‘… essential reading and my go-to place for anything legal aid related.’ Matthew Davies, Partner, Wilsons Solicitors
‘I wish I could say “this book is never off my desk” but the truth is my copy of Legal Aid Handbook always appears to be on someone else’s … Essential reading for all practitioners seeking to provide a first class service to clients in a post-LASPO world.’ Phil Walsh, Partner/Practice Manager, Miles & Partners LLP
The only comprehensive guide to the legal aid scheme, Legal Aid Handbook 2024/25 is the one book no legal aid lawyer can afford to be without. It covers the legal framework of the scheme, with full discussion of civil, criminal and family legal aid, and analysis of the leading case law.
Legal Aid Handbook 2024/25 provides:
•practical, step by step guidance on conducting cases, getting paid, advocacy, and financial and contract management
•comprehensive guidance on performance monitoring and quality standards
•specialist chapters on family, immigration, mental health, community care, housing, crime, exceptional case funding and public law
•tactics and tips on using CCMS, with useful workarounds
•in-depth guidance on costs and IFA and ICA cost appeals
•all the latest policy developments
Legal Aid Handbook 2024/25 is packed full of case studies, checklists and practical tips. It provides clear guidance on the ever more complex legal aid system and is essential reading for everyone involved in legal aid from new caseworkers to experienced lawyers and managers.