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The Legal Services Commission (LSC) look after legal aid in England and Wales which safeguards some of society's most vulnerable and disadvantaged people. Legal aid helps ensure access to justice by providing high quality advice, information and representation to people who would not otherwise be able to afford it.

Each year the LSC help more than two million people to deal with their legal problems and protect their rights by:

• getting early advice
• being able to defend themselves if accused of a crime
• taking a case to court when this is the best way to resolve a dispute.

The LSC work in partnership with solicitors and not-for-profit organisations to provide services to help people in need.

Community Legal Advice

Community Legal Advice (CLA) is a free and confidential advice service paid for by legal aid. CLA can advise you via their:

• Helpline: 0845 345 4 345 - the helpline is open from 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 12.30pm on Saturday
• Community Legal Advice Centres and Networks

Legal Services Research Centre

The Legal Services Research Centre (LSRC) is the independent research division of the LSC. More on the LSRC.