Singapore provides legal aid to the poor and needy for both civil and criminal cases. If you are being sued and cannot afford a lawyer, you may apply for legal aid.

• Civil Cases
  
  
  • The Legal Aid Bureau (LAB)
  • Services provided by LAB
  • Eligibility for legal aid and advice
  • Application for legal aid or advice
  • Charges from LAB
  
  
  
• Criminal Cases
  
  
  • The Criminal Legal Aid Scheme (CLAS)
  • Frequently Asked Questions on CLAS
  • Application for criminal legal aid