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EFIS 57, July 2025 : Legal Aid

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The Legal Aid Agency has updated the following forms:


  • CIVAPP1 and CIVAPP3 - updated with a slight amendment to support the contingency process.

  • CIVAPP8, CIVAPP8A and CIVAPP11 - updated to include a field for the applicant's first name instead of their initials.


These forms are all now available for immediate use.



For details of field amendments please go to: support.oyezforms.co.uk/fieldchanges


Forms affected

CIVAPP1 Application for Civil Legal Aid Certificate - Legal Representation Non-family Proceedings New/Amended
CIVAPP3 Application for legal aid in Family Proceedings Family Help (Higher) and Legal Representation in Family Proceedings New/Amended
CIVAPP8 Application for amendment or prior authority in civil cases New/Amended
CIVAPP8A Application for prior authority/change to cost limitation (where applicable) New/Amended
CIVAPP11 Application for withdrawal New/Amended

Crown copyright forms are reproduced with the permission of the Controller of the Stationery Office. Law Society forms are reproduced with the permission of the Law Society. Legal Aid Forms are produced with the permission of the LSC.