Briefings

CLS Support produces regular briefings relating to the operation of the Community Legal Service in England and Wales.
 
We publish two series of briefings. Our Quality Mark briefings deal with CLS Quality Mark requirements and procedures at all levels. Our Contracting briefings provide practical guidance on the Legal Aid contract to help organisations interpret and apply contract rules. Some sample briefings are available using the the links below.
 
For information on how to obtain a paper copy of each briefing, go to the Subscription page.
 
If you subscribe to CLS Support you’ll be able to access an electronic version of all our briefings on our users area.
 

Sample briefing

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Disclaimer
CLS Support briefings have been checked and agreed for accuracy by the Legal Services Commission (LSC). They are not a substitute for reading the relevant LSC documentation in full nor do they constitute legal advice. Each briefing reflects the position at the date it was published. The Quality Mark, Legal Aid contract and accompanying LSC guidance are amended from time to time, and managers and staff should ensure that their organisation complies with the latest requirements. You can get up-to-date advice from your network, LSC regional office or CLS Support.
 
The following briefing relates to England and Wales only.
A Practitioner's Guide to Controlled Work Part 1