Practical 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.