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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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June 28, 2026

Standing Proud, Standing Together – YLAL celebrates Pride

In Conversation with Francesca Cociani  As part of Pride Month and this year’s theme of Many Voices. One Front, we are sharing…

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June 20, 2026

In Conversation with Ciara Bartlam: Standing Proud, Standing Together – YLAL celebrates Pride

As part of Pride Month and this year’s theme of Many Voices. One Front, we are sharing conversations with members of the…

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