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What shall we do without legal aid?
Please read this excellent speech by Lucy Scott-Moncrieff, Vice-President of the Law Society, recounting the historical origins of legal aid and warning…
International Women’s Day – your help is needed!
The International Women’s Day summit will take place on 8 March 2012. In connection with the summit the Junior Lawyers Division of…
Legal Aid Bill: Pair Up With a Peer
Campaign group Justice For All, with the assistance of YLAL, has set up a “pair up with a peer” scheme. The idea…
The importance of good manners
“The importance of good manners” Socialist Lawyer, April 2007 by Laura Janes…
Carter’s dumb idea: young legal aid lawyers are feeling the pinch
“Carter’s dumb idea: young legal aid lawyers are feeling the pinch” Socialist Lawyer, July 2007 by Laura Janes…
Paralegals in legal aid: a growing and unhealthy dependency?
“Paralegals in legal aid: a growing and unhealthy dependency?” Socialist Lawyer, April 2008 by Laura Janes…
Quick, dirty but important: our research into unmet legal need at Court
“Quick, dirty but important: our research into unmet legal need at Court” Socialist Lawyer, September 2008 by Laura Janes…
2009: 60 years of legal aid but what are we celebrating?
“2009: 60 years of legal aid but what are we celebrating?” Socialist Lawyer, April 2009 by Laura Janes…
Why can’t Jack Straw see: we need more than sticking plasters
“Why can’t Jack Straw see: we need more than sticking plasters” Socialist Lawyer, June 2009 by Laura Janes…