Practical Legal Aid
Edward Moeran(Author)
Sweet & Maxwell (Publisher)
5th Edition
Published in November 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
268 pages
978-0-85121-974-5 (ISBN)
Description
Here is advice from a former member of the Legal Aid Board on how to meet the criteria established by the Legal Aid Board for franchising, and the associated issues, such as human resources; financial management; marketing; case management; and client care. This book guides the reader through all forms of legal aid and of legal advice and assistance, examining eligibility and assessment, the Duty Solicitory Schemes, the "Green Form" Scheme, assistance by way of representation, appeals against refusal of legal aid, effects of the Children Act, and procedure relating to Multi-Party actions. Also covers the gradual introduction of stage payments and fixed fees, supplemented with checklists for making an application for legal aid.
Here is advice from a former member of the Legal Aid Board on how to meet the criteria established by the Legal Aid Board for franchising, and the associated issues, such as human resources; financial management; marketing; case management; and client care. This book guides the reader through all forms of legal aid and of legal advice and assistance, examining eligibility and assessment, the Duty Solicitory Schemes, the "Green Form" Scheme, assistance by way of representation, appeals against refusal of legal aid, effects of the Children Act, and procedure relating to Multi-Party actions. Also covers the gradual introduction of stage payments and fixed fees, supplemented with checklists for making an application for legal aid.
Here is advice from a former member of the Legal Aid Board on how to meet the criteria established by the Legal Aid Board for franchising, and the associated issues, such as human resources; financial management; marketing; case management; and client care. This book guides the reader through all forms of legal aid and of legal advice and assistance, examining eligibility and assessment, the Duty Solicitory Schemes, the "Green Form" Scheme, assistance by way of representation, appeals against refusal of legal aid, effects of the Children Act, and procedure relating to Multi-Party actions. Also covers the gradual introduction of stage payments and fixed fees, supplemented with checklists for making an application for legal aid.
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Series
Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Sweet & Maxwell Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
515 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-85121-974-5 (9780851219745)
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Previous edition
Edward Moeran
Practical Legal Aid
Book
10/1990
4th Edition
Sweet & Maxwell
€50.95
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Content
1. Introduction Legal Aid Act 1988 Legal Aid Board and its operations, area offices and area committees 2. Making Legal Aid Pay Planning the practice Building the client base Setting up systems Working profitably Getting paid 3. Franchising Background Pilot Scheme on Green Form Franchising requirements Strategic management Human resources Practice resources Case management Financial management Client care Marketing Accreditation process Accreditation Post-Accreditation compliance Payment terms and delegated powers Transaction criteria for use in file management 4. Advice and assistance. The Green Form Scheme. ABWOR. criminal legal aid. Duty solicitor. Civil legal aid and multi-party actions. Family and children. Statutory charge. Costs agains the assisted person and fund.