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Book Spotlight - The Hidden World of the Legal Aid Lawyer: Upholding the Heart of Justice

5 Dec 2025 3:47 PM | Anonymous


Check out this new addition to the PLA library!


Information provided on Bristol University Press' website:

Since the 2012 LASPO cuts, legal aid provision in England and Wales has faced severe challenges, threatening both client access to justice and traditional practices.

This book offers an in-depth ethnographic study of how these cuts have transformed the professional identity of legal aid lawyers amid shrinking resources. By documenting the first-hand experiences of those on the front line, it reveals how these professionals navigate the precarious landscape while maintaining their commitment to justice.

This is a unique and insightful look into the evolving role of legal aid lawyers in a diminishing industry across both civil and criminal remits.


For more information about this resource, click here.


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