This work explains the Legal Aid procedure at different stages of criminal and civil law work and provides practical advice on how to run successful Legal aid practice in a cost-efficient manner. The book also covers the Green Form scheme, assistance by way of representation, advice at the police station, and court duty solicitor work. Other practical advice includes business planning, how to win and keep clients, allocating work, handling cash flow, and completing appropriate forms. This edition covers developments and includes: the introduction of standard fees in criminal cases and prescribed rates for civil and family work; the proposal for replacing committal proceedings with transfer proceedings; a new chapter on matrimonial and family proceedings; discussion of the new eligibility restrictions for the apparently wealthy; and more forms and checklists.