Our Story

Founded in 2005, Young Legal Aid Lawyers was established to represent the views of students, barristers, solicitors and other lawyers entering or newly entered to the profession committed to legal aid. Through the years, we have seen many cohorts of young legal aid lawyers go on to achieve great success in their careers. We are grateful for all the work that they have championed and continue to champion.

YLAL has a committee that steers our work. Members help to achieve YLAL’s objectives by volunteering for a particular aim or task. We hold regular meetings in London, Manchester, and other parts of England and Wales, so that members can discuss YLAL’s latest work.

We work closely with other groups who share some or all of YLAL’s objectives. We do not wish to duplicate work or efforts made by such groups, but we believe it is crucial for junior lawyers working in (and wanting to work in) the legal aid sector to have their own voice. 

For more information about YLAL, what we do and how to join – click on the links in the menu.

NOTE: We do not provide legal services to the public. If you require legal advice you may find the Law Society website helpful.