Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB)
Government AdministrationScotland, United Kingdom51-200 Employees
The Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) is a government-aligned public body responsible for managing legal aid in Scotland. Based in Edinburgh, it operates within the government administration sector and serves to provide access to legal representation and assistance for individuals who cannot afford it, supporting the broader aim of delivering a more prosperous Scotland with opportunities for all. SLAB functions as a non-departmental public body under the Scottish Government, focusing on ensuring that justice is accessible during difficult personal circumstances. The organization sits within the public legal services ecosystem, working to connect clients with legal support and representation while collaborating with related authorities and bodies. In recent years, SLAB has had leadership changes affecting its client legal services division, reflecting ongoing organizational developments within its governance and service delivery framework.