Welcome to the website of the Legal Services Commission

We run the legal aid scheme in England and Wales.

We provide information, advice and legal representation to help two million people each year access justice.

The Community Legal Service (CLS) helps people with civil legal problems such as family breakdown, debt and housing. The Criminal Defence Service (CDS) helps people who are under police investigation or facing criminal charges.

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What's new

We're making good progress implementing the Unified Contract Agreement
New information charter published
£3million available for the next generation of legal aid solicitors
LSC sets out its strategic direction for next three years

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