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| 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.
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| == Contracting forms ==
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| These are the main forms which are needed day-to-day. See the LSC's [http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/forms/contracting.asp list] to check for updates.
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| The main ones are:
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| * CW1 - Legal Help (LH). For non-[[MHRT]] cases which your firm is allowed to open. Means tested (see "Keycards" below).
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| * CW2 - Controlled Legal Representation (CLR). For MHRT applications. Non-means tested.
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| * 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.
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| * Guidance CW3.
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| == Application forms ==
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| These are required for [[judicial review]]s and some other matters. See the LSC's [http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/forms/applications.asp list] to check for updates.
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| The main ones are:
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| * CLSAPP1 - The application for Legal Representation (or Investigative Help)
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| * New applications checklist
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| * CLSAPP8 - Application for amendment (e.g. costs or scope amendment) or prior authority
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| * CLSAPP11 - Application for discharge, at the end of the case
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| == Means forms ==
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| These are required in conjunction with the application forms. See the LSC's [http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/forms/means_assessment.asp list] for a full list to check for updates.
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| The main ones are:
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| * CLS MEANS2 - for clients on IS, income-based JSA, or pension credits.
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| * 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
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| * CLS MEANS 1 'The guide'
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| == Keycards ==
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| The [http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/forms/keycards.asp keycards] provide useful guidance on filling in the means assessment and CW1 (Legal Help) forms.
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