Nominations have launched for the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2026
Nominate your legal aid hero here
Read our press release here
When and where is the ceremony?
3rd July at Convene (155 Bishopsgate, Liverpool Street, London) from 6:30pm
When do nominations close?
Nominations close on the 21st April
This Year’s Categories
Legal Aid Newcomer
Sponsored by Friends of LALYs
Public Law
Sponsored by One Pump Court
Legal Aid Support Staffer/Support Team
Sponsored by Accesspoint
Criminal Legal Aid
Sponsored by DG Legal
Legal Aid Firm / Not for Profit Agency
Supported by The Law Society
Legal Aid Barrister
Sponsored by The Bar Council
Outstanding Achievement
Sponsored by Matrix Chambers
Family Legal Aid incl. Children’s Rights
Sponsored by Resolution
Social Welfare Law
Sponsored by Doughty Street Chambers
Housing Law
Sponsored by Garden Court Chambers
Thank you to our other generous Supporters and Sponsors
Some guidance on how to submit nominations
2025 LALY Winners