Welcome to the website of the Legal Services Commission

We run the legal aid scheme in England and Wales.

We provide information, advice and legal representation to help two million people each year access justice.

The Community Legal Service (CLS) helps people with civil legal problems such as family breakdown, debt and housing. The Criminal Defence Service (CDS) helps people who are under police investigation or facing criminal charges.

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What's new

Tell us how you work with technology
Provider Reference Group documents published
Press release: Legal aid proposals could mean instant funding decisions
Plans published for the re-launch of LSC Online

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