Now is time to start thinking about which legal aid hero you’d like to nominate. The 10 award categories encompass all those who deliver or contribute to the delivery of legal aid: all contract categories; solicitors, legal execs, caseworkers and paralegals; instructed counsel; an organisational award; and of course, those all-important support staff (defined as broadly as possible).
What makes a compelling nomination? There is no magic formula, but persuasive nominations tend to be supported by statements from those who can attest to the astounding impact of legal aid work – colleagues, clients, judges, experts and even opponents!
For more information about the 10 award categories, official guidance, and the online nomination form, visit the dedicated LALY26 page.
Details for this year’s LALY are also contained in this year’s official LALY flyer, which is attached and can be accessed online here.’