A LSC contract is a quality assurance standard and in some areas of law, such as Mental Health, Legal Services Commission funding is only available through contracted firms.
We are also accredited under the Criminal Law Accreditation Scheme and the
Mental Health Law Accreditation scheme.
Government funding (legal aid) in Criminal Law is only available through
contracted firms.
Legal Aid is non means tested for advice and
assistance at the police station and in the Crown Court. In the Magistrates
Court Legal Aid is means tested and see our link "Fees/Legal aid"
for details.
Legal Aid is non means tested for Mental Health Review Tribunal representation.
Further information about the Legal Services Commission can be obtained from the LSC Website.
