How do I apply for Legal Aid?

You will need to complete a set of application forms (CRM14 & CRM15)

These application forms for Legal Aid can be downloaded here

If preferred, we can make you an appointment at our offices for these to be completed or alternatively send you them in the post along with a self addressed envelope for you to return them to us.

You are required to supply your National Insurance number when applying for Legal Aid and stating any of the above ‘passported’ benefits

I don’t know my National Insurance number!

If you are unaware of your National Insurance Number you can ring

0845 915 7006 to find out

Eligibility Chart


Total Gross Household income Applicant Applicant & Partner Applicant & Child (aged 5) Applicant, partner & child (aged 2) Applicant, partner & two children (aged 8 and 12)
£12,475 Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass
£15,000 Depends on outgoing Pass Pass Pass Pass
£19,000 Depends on outgoing Pass Depends on outgoing Pass Pass
£22,325 Fail Depends on outgoing Depends on outgoing Pass Pass
£25,000 Fail Depends on outgoing Depends on outgoing Depends on outgoing Pass
£29,000 Fail Depends on outgoing Fail Depends on outgoing Pass
£37,000 Fail Fail Fail Depends on outgoing Depends on outgoing
£43,500 Fail Fail Fail Fail Depends on outgoing