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September 17, 2026

Sustain the lawyer. Sustain the system.

In Conversation with Maria Henty barrister at Pump Court Chambers “There’s no point walking around full of bravado if you’re actually struggling”…

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September 9, 2026

Hillsborough Law: what is it and what does it mean for bereaved families and Young Legal Aid Lawyers?

By: Emily Hobhouse Emily is a trainee solicitor at Bhatt Murphy, due to qualify September 2026, with extensive experience representing clients in inquests…

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August 17, 2026

Sustain the lawyer. Sustain the system.

In conversation with Riel Karmy-Jones KC A Conversation with Riel Karmy-Jones KC on Mental Health, Criminal Practice and the Future of the…

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August 16, 2026

Nottingham University Essay Competition Winners

YLAL is excited to announce the winners of Nottingham University’s YLAL branch essay competition. The question posed to entrants was: Has LASPO…

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August 5, 2026

Sustain the lawyer. Sustain the system.

In Conversation with Baroness Hale Mental health and well-being have become increasingly important conversations within the legal profession. While attitudes have changed…

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August 2, 2026

The Crime and Policing Act 2026: Further Sacrifice of Lawful Protest to Minimise Disruption

By: Georgie Lockwood Georgie is a legal assistant and future trainee solicitor at Bhatt Murphy, with experience in civil liberties and social…

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July 26, 2026

Sustain the lawyer. Sustain the system.

In Conversation with Chair of Bar Council Kirsty Brimelow KC Mental health is no longer a fringe conversation within the legal profession….

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July 13, 2026

Young Legal Aid Lawyers Celebrates Pride Month: Pride, Protest and Queer Liberation

This Pride Month, Young Legal Aid Lawyers wanted to celebrate the story of the first UK Pride march (pictured). During LGBT+ History…

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Sustain the lawyer. Sustain the system.

In Conversation with President of the Law Society, Mark Evans Mental health and wellbeing have become increasingly important conversations within the legal…

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July 12, 2026

Misunderstood Minds: How the Justice System Fails Neurodivergent Children 

By: Maham Abbas  Maham is a 2nd year law student and aspiring commercial solicitor, currently working in schools with SEND children.   Imagine…

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