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LAPG launches new COVID-19 support service for legal aid providers

Service is free and open to all legal aid providers for business continuity and LAA contract compliance issues arising directly from the COVID-19 crisis LAPG has launched a dedicated email support service for legal aid providers. The service has been created with support from The Legal Education Foundation to assist with LAA contract compliance and… continue reading

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Latest LAPG Update – COVID-19 and the legal aid sector

We have published our latest update, usually restricted to LAPG members, because it is critical at this time that practitioners from across the sector have access to as much information as possible. If you have any questions or comments about the content of the update please contact us: office@lapg.co.uk Download LAPG Update 8 of 2020… continue reading

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Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards – Finalists Announced!

The shortlist for this year’s Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards has been announced.  As always, the finalists are an incredible group of legal aid lawyers and organisations, showcasing the life-changing work of those working in publicly-funded legal advice. For more information and a full list of finalists read the our press release here…. continue reading

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Latest legal aid statistics show worrying downward trend in access

The government released the official legal aid statistic on 13 December 2018, brining the data set up to date to 30 September 2018. Worryingly, crime expenditure and workload have both decreased. Fewer civil legal help matters have been started, continuing the trend since the Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO). Mediation… continue reading

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Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards – Finalists Announced!

The shortlist for this year’s Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards has been announced.  As always, the finalists are an incredible group of legal aid lawyers and organisations, showcasing the life-changing work of those working in publicly-funded legal advice. Read the full press release here.

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LAPG launches manifesto for legal aid.

Legal Aid Practitioners Group sets out detailed plan for undoing damage caused by LASPO cuts. The Legal Aid Practitioners Group has drawn on the expertise and experience of its members to produce a ‘pragmatic and clear’ manifesto for restoring  access to justice, lost following the 2012 Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act. Writing… continue reading

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APPG on Legal Aid – Karen Buck MP elected Chair

Karen Buck MP, the first ever Chair of the APPG on Legal Aid, was re-elected Chair at this morning’s meeting in Westminster. Elected as Vice-Chairs were Dominic Grieve MP, Sir Henry Bellingham, Andy Slaughter MP, Yvonne Fovargue MP and Alex Chalk MP.  As co-sponsors of the APPG Legal Aid Practitioners Group and Young Legal Aid… continue reading

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Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards 2017 – nominations now open!

  Nominations for the 15th Legal Aid Practitioners Group Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards are now open.   Following success last year, sponsorship for popular Legal Aid Newcomer award to be raised through crowdfunding again.   Nomination period ends 28 April; Baroness Doreen Lawrence OBE to present awards at ceremony on 5 July… continue reading

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Shelter is recruiting a Housing Solicitor or Paralegal – Outreach (Rochdale)

Shelter is recruiting a Housing Solicitor or Paralegal. Based with their partnering organisations, you will ensure you deliver high quality legal services through casework, the Housing Loss Prevention Advice Scheme and ensuring Legal Aid contract requirements and performance targets are met. Shelter exists to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything…. continue reading

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Coram is looking for an IRM Legal Advisor (Casual)

Coram is recruiting an IRM Legal Advisor to provide written legal advice to caseworkers, panel members and the Contract Manager about individual applications and well as ad hoc advice on occasions. Legal Advisers provide on average 2 pieces of advice weekly and are paid at an hourly rate claimed each month. Legal Advisers also need… continue reading

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Shelter is looking for an Outreach Solicitor or Paralegal

Shelter is recruiting an Outreach Solicitor or Paralegal. Based with their partner organisation, Doncaster Housing for Young People, you will ensure you deliver high quality legal services through casework, the Housing Loss Prevention Advice Scheme and ensuring Legal Aid contract requirements and performance targets are met. Shelter exists to defend the right to a safe… continue reading

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Dowse & Co are looking for a paralegal

Dowse & Co are recruiting an enthusiastic paralegal to support their team. They are committed to access to justice and providing first-class legal representation and advice, irrespective of means and circumstances.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their legal career, with opportunities for training and career progression available.  The Candidate: Dowse… continue reading

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Mary Ward Legal Centre is looking for a Head of Housing

Mary Ward Legal Centre is recruiting an experienced Housing Solicitor to lead their friendly and committed team and to contribute to life-changing outcomes for their clients. You will have a minimum of three years’ experience of casework and representation in housing law, with experience of working under a Legal Aid Contract and meet the LAA Supervisor… continue reading

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MJC Law is looking for a Paralegal (Court of Protection – Nottingham)

MJC Law are recruiting a Paralegal to be based at their Nottingham (Edwalton) office, supporting more senior lawyers with the administration and progression of legal casework, primarily within Court of Protection health and welfare and related publicly funded work. The role combines hands-on legal work with strong compliance and client care responsibilities. You will help… continue reading

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Release is looking for a Joint Head of Legal Services or a Legal Director

Release is recruiting one senior leadership role, and they are intentionally keeping it open. Depending on your experience, they will appoint either a Legal Director or a Joint Head of Legal Services – Legal Aid. If you’re a senior legal aid practitioner with strong experience in public law, housing and/or community care law, and you’ve… continue reading

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Training & Support

We offer legal aid specific training as well as management training for private practice and not-for-profit agencies.

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LALY Awards

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Courses

Here, you will find an overview of our current courses. We offer legal aid specific training as well as management training for private practice and not-for-profit agencies.

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Management and Leadership Programme

Price: Free

This course has been funded by the Legal education Foundation and the AB Charitable Trust and it is delivered in partnership with the Legal Aid Practitioners Group.

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LAPG Membership

Join now to help us fight for legal aid in the face of the Legal Support Action Plan.

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Our Team

LAPG is a membership body representing legal aid practitioners in England and Wales and the clients they serve.

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Keeping you informed with latest news on Legal Aid.

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Shelter Cymru is recruiting a Team Leader (Western Bay)

Shelter Cymru is looking for a Team Leader (Western Bay). The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that high quality, responsive and effective housing advice services are delivered across the Western Bay region, which includes Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend. Housing advice services are delivered by phone, through outreach-based advice surgeries, and at… continue reading

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Central England Law Centre is looking for a Family Caseworker or Solicitor

Central England Law Centre is recruiting an experienced caseworker or solicitor to join the team, supporting their clients across Coventry in the delivery of casework through the Law Centre’s Legal Aid contract. Central England Law Centre (CELC) provides a vital service to clients across Coventry and Birmingham, providing support for all aspects of family law… continue reading

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Central England Law Centre is looking for a Housing Caseworker or Solicitor

Central England Law Centre is recruiting an experienced caseworker or solicitor to join the team, supporting their clients across Birmingham in the delivery of casework through the Law Centre’s Legal Aid contract. Central England Law Centre (CELC) provides a vital service to clients across Coventry and Birmingham, providing support for all aspects of housing law… continue reading

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Coram is looking for a Senior Billing Officer and Coordinator

Coram is recruiting a Senior Billing Officer and Coordinator. This role will coordinate, oversee and supervise the Legal Practice Unit’s legal aid billing operations. Through systematic and efficient management, the post-holder will play an important role in CCLC’s financial and operational sustainability. Working with the Managing Director of Legal Practice, the Heads of Department and… continue reading

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Release is looking for a Supervising Solicitor (Community Care)

Release is seeking to appoint a Supervising Solicitor for Community Care — with genuine flexibility for part‑time or full‑time working — to help shape and expand their legal services at the intersection of social justice and community care law, and harm reduction. The Supervising Solicitor (Community Care) – Legal Aid is a key role in shaping and strengthening Release’s legal… continue reading

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Osbornes Law is looking for a Housing Solicitor

Osbornes Law is recruiting for a full-time solicitor with experience in housing law to join their expanding and award-winning Housing and Social Care team. Experience in community care and public law would also be desirable, but not essential. The role will provide an exciting opportunity for the successful solicitor to handle a diverse caseload. Osbornes… continue reading

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Coram is looking for a Solicitor / Senior Solicitor (Education Law)

Coram is recruiting up to two solicitors/ senior solicitors specialising in education law to work within their Education Law team. They are looking for committed, passionate and experienced education solicitors who are able to provide high quality and empathetic legal advice, assistance and representation to families and young people. The successful candidate will be able… continue reading

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Shelter is looking for a Managing Solicitor (Sheffield)

Shelter is recruiting a Housing managing solicitor. You will ensure you and your team will deliver high quality legal services and manage their Legal Aid Contract, with your main focus being on your own caseload and to manage and supervise the legal teams who are advocating for clients with housing issues, as well as bringing… continue reading

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North West London Law Centres are looking for a Housing Solicitor

North West London Law Centres are recruiting a Housing solicitor. The key tasks will be: to provide specialist casework and representation in housing law; to ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency contract and funding requirements; to be familiar with SRA requirements; to attend the housing duty rota; and to provide outreach advice. North West London… continue reading

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Shelter is looking for a Managing Solicitor (Birmingham and Bristol)

Shelter is recruiting a Managing Solicitor. The Managing Solicitor plays a crucial high-quality assurance role in their Legal Services based in Shelter Hubs locations with Legal Aid Agency contracts. The prime objective is to manage and supervise specialist legal team(s) focused on advising and advocating for people experiencing the housing emergency and to tackle housing… continue reading

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