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The Civil Legal Assistance Office (CLAO) is a network of three offices in Scotland that helps people with civil legal problems

Our solicitors can provide advice and representation to people with particular types of civil legal problems.

We cover Highland and Islands, Argyll and Bute, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, and Edinburgh and the Lothians.

How can the Civil Legal Assistance Office help you?

If you are a member of the public and are eligible for the service then we can try to assist by:

  • Taking on your case directly
  • Referring you to a suitable legal or advice provider
  • Signposting you to other sources of help

Find out if we can help you

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Visiting our offices and contacting your solicitor

Please see our update for full details on how we are delivering our services

Latest News

Vacancies

Vacancy: Solicitor - Highland and Islands

8 January 2026

We’re looking for a committed and capable Solicitor to join our expert and supportive Highland and Islands team in Inverness.

Vacancies

Vacancy: Head of Office – Aberdeen

7 January 2026

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Head of Office to lead day-to-day operations at CLAO Aberdeen.

Vacancies

Vacancy: Secretarial Administrator – Inverness

17 November 2025

Looking for an exciting administrative role in the legal sector? Join our Inverness office on a fixed term contract – apply before Sunday 30 November deadline.

Vacancies

Vacancy: Solicitor – Edinburgh

7 November 2025

We’re looking for a committed Solicitor to join us & handle a varied legal aid caseload, delivering high-quality, trauma-informed legal advice & representation.

Vacancies

Vacancy: Administrative Officer - Edinburgh

30 October 2025

We’re looking for an organised & proactive administrator on a fixed-term contract to ensure smooth & efficient business support. Deadline 16 November.

Vacancies

Vacancy: Solicitor – Aberdeen

24 October 2025

An excellent opportunity for anyone who excels at civil litigation to help shape how we deliver impactful legal services & promote access to justice.