How do I Apply?

After Aid is Granted

Manage your legal aid case effectively by staying responsive, attending appointments, and cooperating with your lawyer. Learn what to expect after aid is granted and how to keep your case on track.

Are all the legal services free?

Find out what fees and contributions apply when you use LAB's legal aid services, and how to make payment.

Cancellation of Legal Aid

Find out why legal aid may be cancelled and what happens next. If your aid is withdrawn, you may need to hire a private lawyer or represent yourself in court.

Casino Exclusion

Legal aid recipients are automatically subject to Third-Party Casino Exclusion, barring entry and gaming at all casinos. No action is needed from you.

Do I qualify?

Find out if you qualify for legal aid in Singapore. Eligibility depends on your residency status, age, and passing the Means and Merits Tests.

Grant of Aid

Find out how the Legal Aid Board decides whether to grant you legal aid, and what happens after a decision is made.

How do I apply for legal aid?

Find out how to apply for legal aid, assistance, or advice from the Legal Aid Bureau (LAB), and what to expect at each step of the process.

How do I pay my contribution or other charges to LAB

Pay your Legal Aid Bureau contributions online via the LAB e-services portal using Singpass, or by sending a crossed cheque to the Director of Legal Aid. Note that cash payments are no longer accepted.

Taking the Means Test

Find out if you qualify for legal aid by taking the Means Test, which checks your income, savings, and property values.

Taking the Merits Test

Find out how the Merits Test works and what to expect as a lawyer reviews your case before the Legal Aid Board decides on your application.

Types of Services

Find out what legal services the Legal Aid Bureau (LAB) offers, from oral advice and document drafting to court representation in civil proceedings.

What types of cases are handled by LAB?

Find out which civil cases the Legal Aid Bureau (LAB) can help you with, from divorce and custody matters to tort claims and estate issues.

What types of cases are not handled by LAB?

Find out which types of cases the Legal Aid Bureau (LAB) does not cover, including criminal proceedings, certain civil matters, and cases involving foreign law.