Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards

Non-profit-making celebration of grassroots social justice lawyers / Organisers: @WeAreLAPG @ChrisLAPG @FionaBawdon / Also on @LALYawards.bsky.social

[Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @LALYawards]

#LALY26 nominations are CLOSED ⛔✋
Thanks everyone who sent in entries
Shortlist published mid May. Winners announced 3 July - so book your tickets now for best night in legal aid calendar 🥳🌟 https://t.co/yL3hQrzbXp
🥂🎉

[Stephen Davies @sdavieslaw]

I am delighted to be shortlisted for Criminal Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year 2026, alongside my brilliant colleague Natalie Darko.

It’s a real privilege to be recognised by my colleagues for the work I do as a defence lawyer at the coal face of criminal law and legal aid.

Looking forward to the @LALYawards on 03 July 2026.

[Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @LALYawards]

See guidance: https://t.co/feMPRO8DAB
Nomination form: https://t.co/WVvtjW8jn4
Contact @WeAreLAPG if you have questions https://t.co/trLKoOUQhw

[Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @LALYawards]

All you need to do is tell us, in your own words, about your nominee's work and what makes them special. 😊

[Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @LALYawards]

With more than a week to go, there is still plenty of time to put together an entry - and our online nomination process is designed to be as straightforward as possible.💻

[Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @LALYawards]

Legal aid lawyers turn theoretical rights into daily reality for thousands and thousands of ordinary people.😇
So help us celebrate their exceptional commitment by making a LALY nomination!

[Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @LALYawards]

Without these committed professionals, those facing wrongful arrest or eviction, or removal of their children, or discrimination at work, or being stonewalled after the death of a family member, would have no one in their corner to fight for them.🥊

[Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @LALYawards]

We are the only awards dedicated to recognising the solicitors, barristers, case workers, trainees, paralegals, legal execs *and* support staff who keep the wheels 🛞of justice turning. Our award categories cover *all* areas of legal aid work.
https://t.co/3AEMdk6v7x

[Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @LALYawards]

Supporting testimonials can be helpful (but are not essential), say, from clients or colleagues - people who can speak to the impact they have had and why they deserve the kind of recognition that only the LALYs can give.

[Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @LALYawards]

With the deadline for entries #LALY26 at midnight on Tues 21 April, we are officially entering the final straight🏇for this year's awards, which is always an exciting time

[Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @LALYawards]

See guidance: https://t.co/feMPRO8DAB
Nomination form: https://t.co/WVvtjW8jn4
Contact @WeAreLAPG if you have questions https://t.co/trLKoOUQhw

[Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @LALYawards]

With the deadline for entries #LALY26 at midnight on Tues 21 April, we are officially entering the final straight🏇for this year's awards, which is always an exciting time

[Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @LALYawards]

Supporting testimonials can be helpful (but are not essential), say, from clients or colleagues - people who can speak to the impact they have had and why they deserve the kind of recognition that only the LALYs can give.

[Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards @LALYawards]

Time to nominate your legal aid heroes! Deadline 21 April. Awards covering all areas of social justice law. We celebrate the solicitors, barristers, case workers, paralegals, legal execs and support staff who keep the wheels of justice turning @WeAreLAPG
https://t.co/WVvtjW8jn4

[The Bar Council @thebarcouncil]

It's time to celebrate the incredible work of legal aid lawyers. We're proud to sponsor the Legal Aid Barrister of the Year award in the 2026 LALYs.
Get your nominations in by Tuesday 21 April ⤵️