The annual Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards nominations close today. The ceremony is on 1st July. There are several new awards this year, and immigration is no longer a separate category. Details and a nomination form can be found on the LAPG website.
The full list of awards is:
- Children’s rights
- Criminal defence
- Family legal aid
- Family mediation
- Housing
- Public law
- Social and welfare
- Legal aid newcomer
- Legal aid barrister
- Legal aid firm / NfP agency
- Access to Justice through IT
There will also be an award for outstanding achievement, though nominations are not sought for that.
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