The following sound clips aim to provide the public with general information on legal aid and are for reference only, and should not be regarded as the authoritative statement of the law.

The sound clips are also available in our Interactive Voice Recording System (IVRS). You can access this system by dialing the 24-hour telephone hotline 2537 7677.

Please select among the following topics: -

Civil Application

• Eligibility criteria & application procedure
• Family disputes
• Personal injury claims
• Employees' compensation claims
• Employment disputes
• Tenancy disputes
• Immigration-related matters
• Coroner's inquests

Criminal Application

• Appeal
• High court & District court
• Committal proceedings

Supplementary Legal Aid Scheme

• Application Procedures

Liability for legal costs

• Contribution
• DLA's First Charge

Enquiry on legal advice

Introduction to the Legal Aid Electronic Services Portal and Technical Support

• Introduction to the Legal Aid Electronic Services Portal
• Hardware requirements
• Software requirements
• Digital certificate requirements