We're proud to be sponsoring the Regional Legal Aid Firm/ Not-for-Profit Agency category at this year's #LALY24 awards! Submit your nominations and celebrate the commitment and dedication of those working in the legal social justice field: lapg.co.uk/lalys/laly-nom…

Invitation to tender

With The Legal Education Foundation we are inviting bids for a research project for exploration of the distinctiveness of small voluntary sector by-and-for organisations.

Apply by 23 April 2024 ⏰. Full tender details below
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Samphire are looking for a caseworker to join their pro bono immigration advice team! Find out more about the role here: samphireproject.org.uk/immigration-ca…

That's a wrap from the #4NationsCivilSociety summit in Cardiff! Thanks to our partners Wales Governance Centre Human Rights Consortium Scotland Human Rights Consortium NI Civil Society Alliance UK and to our presenters & contributors - safe home!👋

The event was funded by The Legal Education Foundation

Nominations are open for the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards 2024! These awards celebrate the commitment and dedication of individuals and organisations working in the legal social justice field.

Submit your Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards nominations here: lapg.co.uk/lalys/laly-nom…

.Legal Aid Practitioners Group (LAPG) are looking for an Organisational Training and Development Associate. This is a great role helping to strengthen the non-profit advice sector and expand access to advice for those who need it most. Visit lapg.co.uk/jobs/ to find out more.

New funding from our Strengthening Civil Society (Law & Social Change) programme!
We are looking for legally expert 'hub' organisations who use legal action collaboratively.
Grants of up to £150k over three years are available.
1st deadline: 30 April
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Do you campaign on important issues? Join our free training on reframing and strategic communications to find out:
🔖 Why facts don't change people's minds
🤯 Why myth-busting leaves people believing the myth and
💗 How to change hearts and minds
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We’re excited to share that Barbora Bukovská has joined our board as a Trustee! Barbora is Senior Director for Law and Policy ARTICLE 19. The legal expertise she brings will help us greatly in our work to protect and promote human rights.

Read more: thelegaleducationfoundation.org/articles/barbo…

We're proud to be sponsoring the Regional Legal Aid Firm/ Not-for-Profit Agency category at this year's #LALY24 awards! The awards celebrate the commitment and dedication of individuals and organisations working in the legal social justice field

#LALY24 NOMINATIONS ARE OFFICIALLY OPEN!!!!🥳
Yes, folks! It's *that* time of year again. Time to start thinking about the legal aid colleagues who inspire you with their expertise, dedication and commitment.

As a current Justice First Fellowship Host, we can't recommend this opportunity highly enough 👇

We're looking to partner with social welfare legal organisations in all corners of the UK. Please share this opportunity widely!

Excited to be joining the legal education foundation team

We started the week in Dorset - the pilot area for our 'Reimagining pre-proceedings' project.

With The Legal Education Foundation funding, we're working with families, Dorset Council UK & the Family Court to create the conditions for children and families to get help earlier.

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We’re excited to announce that Rebecca Gray has joined our board as a Trustee! Rebecca is chief executive of Maudsley Charity and brings a wealth of experience around grantmaking, influencing and social justice. Welcome, Rebecca!

Find out more: thelegaleducationfoundation.org/articles/rebec…

Is your social welfare legal organisation looking to employ a trainee solicitor? Our Justice First Fellowship scheme funds two-year training contracts for aspiring social welfare solicitors. Find out more about how you can host a trainee: jff.thelegaleducationfoundation.org/articles/2024-…

An important report from HealthJusticeUK making the case for investment in health justice partnerships to address health inequalities

Applications are now open for Justice First Fellowship Hosts!

If your social welfare legal organisation is interested in employing a trainee solicitor for a two-year training contract, fully funded by one of our grants, then find out more here: jff.thelegaleducationfoundation.org/articles/2024-…

Our grant partner Article 39, who fight for children's rights in institutional settings, are recruiting for three new roles! Visit their website to find out more about how you could join this great organisation article39.org.uk/who-we-are/