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We run the legal aid scheme in England and Wales
The Legal Services Commission (LSC) works in partnership with solicitors and not-for-profit organisations to help over 2 million people each year access legal advice, information and help.
Need legal advice?
For free, confidential and independent legal advice visit the Community Legal Advice website.
The LSC itself is unable to provide legal advice or information. Case-specific queries should be directed to your local office.
About us
Community Legal Service
- The Community Legal Service (CLS) is a network of organisations that funds, provides and promotes civil legal services. The CLS helps with problems such as family breakdown, debt and housing.
Criminal Defence Service
- The Criminal Defence Service (CDS) guarantees that people under police investigation or facing criminal charges get legal advice and representation.
Legal Services Commission
- Our vision is to make sure clients can access the help they need to address their legal problems.
What's new
- LSC statement on pre-action protocol
- Social Welfare Law & Family: tender outcome update
- Information released under the Freedom of Information Act
- Important changes to the Funding Code
- Revision of Public Law Outline guidance
- Important update - 2010 contracts tender process