An overview of legal aid

Presented by Vicky Ling, a contributor and general editor of LAG’s Legal Aid Handbook, this sessions offers an overview of legal aid, with a focus on topics relevant to pro bono clinics.

Areas covered include:

• An overview of the legal aid scheme
• Exceptional case funding
• Means and merits
• Scope of family, housing, immigration/asylum, debt and welfare benefits
• Making referrals

Resources:

• An overview of legal aid presentation

Our thanks to Vicky for sharing her expertise.