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All the legal aid forms can be obtained from the [http://www.legalservices.gov.uk Legal Services Commission]'s website | All the legal aid forms can be obtained from the [http://www.legalservices.gov.uk Legal Services Commission]'s website; they change fairly regularly so check for updates. | ||
== Contracting forms == | == Contracting forms == | ||
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The main ones are: | The main ones are: | ||
* | * CW1 - Legal Help (LH). For non-[[MHRT]] cases which your firm is allowed to open. | ||
* | * CW2 - Controlled Legal Representation (CLR). For MHRT applications. | ||
* | * CW3 - Application for extension of upper costs limit. This is initially £500 for LH and £1500 for CLR, but you can apply to have these initial limits extended. | ||
* | * Guidance CW3. | ||
== Application forms == | == Application forms == | ||
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The main ones are: | The main ones are: | ||
* | * CLSAPP1 - The application for Legal Representation (or Investigative Help) | ||
* | * New applications checklist | ||
* | * CLSAPP8 - Application for amendment (e.g. costs or scope amendment) or prior authority | ||
* | * CLSAPP11 - Application for discharge, at the end of the case | ||
== Means forms == | == Means forms == | ||
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The main ones are: | The main ones are: | ||
* | * CLS MEANS2 - for clients on IS, income-based JSA, or pension credits. | ||
* | * CLS MEANS1 - for clients who can't fill in MEANS2. There are some associated forms (e.g. CLS MEANS 1a, 1b, 1c, L17) which may be relevant | ||
* | * CLS MEANS 1 'The guide' | ||
== Keycards == | == Keycards == | ||
The [http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/forms/keycards.asp keycards] provide useful guidance on filling in the means assessment forms. | The [http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/forms/keycards.asp keycards] provide useful guidance on filling in the means assessment forms. | ||
Revision as of 18:59, 25 October 2006
All the legal aid forms can be obtained from the Legal Services Commission's website; they change fairly regularly so check for updates.
Contracting forms
These are the main forms which are needed day-to-day. See the LSC's list to check for updates.
The main ones are:
- CW1 - Legal Help (LH). For non-MHRT cases which your firm is allowed to open.
- CW2 - Controlled Legal Representation (CLR). For MHRT applications.
- CW3 - Application for extension of upper costs limit. This is initially £500 for LH and £1500 for CLR, but you can apply to have these initial limits extended.
- Guidance CW3.
Application forms
These are required for judicial reviews and some other matters. See the LSC's list to check for updates.
The main ones are:
- CLSAPP1 - The application for Legal Representation (or Investigative Help)
- New applications checklist
- CLSAPP8 - Application for amendment (e.g. costs or scope amendment) or prior authority
- CLSAPP11 - Application for discharge, at the end of the case
Means forms
These are required in conjunction with the application forms. See the LSC's list for a full list to check for updates.
The main ones are:
- CLS MEANS2 - for clients on IS, income-based JSA, or pension credits.
- CLS MEANS1 - for clients who can't fill in MEANS2. There are some associated forms (e.g. CLS MEANS 1a, 1b, 1c, L17) which may be relevant
- CLS MEANS 1 'The guide'
Keycards
The keycards provide useful guidance on filling in the means assessment forms.