Abstract: The subject of this research is the legal norms that regulate the relations on rendering free (subsidized) legal aid. The article examines the development and current state of legislation that regulates relations on rendering free legal aid in the Russian Federation and its constituents (excluding the criminal cases). The author also covers the separate issues emerging upon the implementation of legislation in the area of rendering free legal aid, and substantiates the proposal on improving legislation. A conclusion is mage on inexpediency of improving legislation towards adopting the new, distinct in content in the various subjects of the Russian Federation, statutory acts that establish and expand the list of persons qualifying for legal aid and cases where it has been rendered. Great importance is placed on the legislative changes reflecting the right of each citizen, regardless the place of residence or other circumstances, to receive the “essential” legal aid in any legal cases pro bono. Accent is also made on the relevance of formation of the system of interaction of participants, primarily the state system of free legal aid, which would render the quality free legal aid. The scientific novelty lies in consideration of the terms of rendering and quality criteria of free legal aid.

Abstract: The subject of this research is the legal norms that regulate the relations on rendering free (subsidized) legal aid. The article examines the development and current state of legislation that regulates relations on rendering free legal aid in the Russian Federation and its constituents (excluding the criminal cases). The author also covers the separate issues emerging upon the implementation of legislation in the area of rendering free legal aid, and substantiates the proposal on improving legislation. A conclusion is mage on inexpediency of improving legislation towards adopting the new, distinct in content in the various subjects of the Russian Federation, statutory acts that establish and expand the list of persons qualifying for legal aid and cases where it has been rendered. Great importance is placed on the legislative changes reflecting the right of each citizen, regardless the place of residence or other circumstances, to receive the “essential” legal aid in any legal cases pro bono. Accent is also made on the relevance of formation of the system of interaction of participants, primarily the state system of free legal aid, which would render the quality free legal aid. The scientific novelty lies in consideration of the terms of rendering and quality criteria of free legal aid.