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Katherine Craig is highly commended in Law Society excellence awards
YLAL is extremely proud to announce that Katherine Craig was highly commended at Law Society’s excellence awards in the category of ‘Junior…
Report says that CDS Direct restricts access to justice
The universal right of all suspects to consult a solicitor of their choice has been undermined by recent changes introduced by the…
Birkbeck launches Denton Wilde Sapte postgraduate bursary
Denton Wilde Sapte LLP has donated £50,000 to Birkbeck’s bursary scheme for part-time post-graduate students. Click here to go to the website….
Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2008
LAPG are calling for nominations for their 2008 Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards. There are nine categories including Young Legal…
Book tickets for YLAL sessions at the LAPG conference here!
Students, LSC trainees and YLAL members can reserve places at the YLAL sessions at the LAPG conference in London on 10th October…
Showing the importance of legal aid….
Two barristers from Doughty Street Chambers have highlighted the importance of good legal advice in housing matters. More information can be found…
Legal Services Commission 2008 Training Contracts Scheme launched
YLAL welcome the LSC’s increase in the number of training contact grants to be made available for the next scheme. While we…
Civil Legal Aid campaign – get involved!
Young Legal Aid Lawyers are collaborating with The Access to Justice Alliance to collect evidence about the impact of recent legal aid…
YouTube Videos of Question Time 08! watch it now…
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YLAL Survey on Paralegals in legal aid: a growing and unhealthy dependency?
Paralegals are being exploited and underpaid, according to a survey of members conducted by Young Legal Aid Lawyers (YLAL). Respondents also raised…