Legal Aid Agency
Costs guidance
The following guidance provides an overview of the payment scheme, what costs are claimable and how to calculate your fee:
Claim form
All claims must be made on form CAS1.
Claims should be submitted electronically with supporting evidence to CrossExamination@justice.gov.uk within 3 months of the completed hearing, cancelled hearing, or termination of the appointment.
Please note that forms will only be accepted electronically. Any paper forms and evidence submitted to LAA will be securely destroyed without being processed.
Claims for work on or after to 31 May 2024
Claims for work prior to 31 May 2024
Apply for an account
Advocates should have an active legal aid account in order to apply for payment. If you are a solicitor, solicitor-advocate or barrister with an existing legal aid account, you should claim for payment under that account.
If you do not have a legal aid account, the guidance below will help you apply for an account. You must apply for an account in advance of submitting any claim for payment.
Data disclosure
The below data disclosure must be shared with clients as part of the appointment letter:
Related Links
- Statutory guidance for the Qualified Legal Representative Scheme
- Form to register to work under the QLR scheme
- Regulations for the QLR Scheme:
Contact us
If you have questions, you can contact us on CrossExamination@justice.gov.uk
Last updated 5 June 2024 +show all updates
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Updated documents in line with legislation change
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CAS1 forms updated to fix issues
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Claim form updated
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guidance and claim form updated
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The addition of CAS1 claim forms and guidance.