LAPG is a membership body representing legal aid practitioners in England and Wales and the clients they serve.
We believe that access to justice is a fundamental right and as such we campaign for a fair, comprehensive and accessible legal aid scheme.
We work closely with other representative bodies to raise awareness about the importance of legal aid and the work of legal aid practitioners. We raise concerns with government about policy and operational issues in an effort to improve the current system which excludes some of the most vulnerable members of society.
What We Do
LAPG – Representing Legal Aid Practitioners
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“One for all and all for legal aid!”
Become a member
Members of LAPG receive regular updates about developments in the operation of the legal aid scheme and policy issues.
Members also have access to discounted training courses and events such as our well-regarded annual conference.
Management training
Do you manage a busy legal practice or a team of over-stretched lawyers and caseworkers? Are you in a leadership position in a not-for-profit? Have you just started your first management role? We have developed the MLP to give you the skills and resources you need to succeed.
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We support Members to understand the complexities of the system and improve their sustainability. We provide training, assist with operational issues, provide resources and give practitioners a collective voice with government.
Reports
LAPG research on the ‘hidden costs’ of delivering legal aid
LAPG research suggests practitioners are spending around a quarter of their time on unpaid work propping up the legal aid system.
Download a copy of our report on ‘non-chargeable work’ – all the unpaid admin, management, compliance and casework tasks that are generated by having a legal aid contract.
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Events & News
Upcoming Events
PAMELA SOCIAL
We are delighted to confirm that we will be having a social at the Vagina Museum (near Bethnal Green tube) from 6 to late on Thursday 19 March 2026. The event is kindly sponsored and co-hosted by the London Criminal Courts Solicitors Association (LCCSA) and Legal Aid Practitioners Group (LAGP). The Vagina Museum is a… continue reading
LAPG Online Supervision Course – 26th March 2026
For new LAA Supervisors or those wishing to refresh their supervisory skills. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SESSION IS BEING DELIVERED ONLINE. JOINING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE SENT SEPARATELY VIA EMAIL – DO NOT ACCESS THE COURSE USING EVENTBRITE. If you have any questions please email Andrea at andrea.shumaker@lapg.co.uk This course will have built in breaks as well as… continue reading
LAPG Online Supervision Course – 11th June 2026
For new LAA Supervisors or those wishing to refresh their supervisory skills. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SESSION IS BEING DELIVERED ONLINE. JOINING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE SENT SEPARATELY VIA EMAIL – DO NOT ACCESS THE COURSE USING EVENTBRITE. If you have any questions please email Andrea at andrea.shumaker@lapg.co.uk This course will have built in breaks as well as… continue reading
LAPG Online Supervision Course – 24th September 2026
For new LAA Supervisors or those wishing to refresh their supervisory skills. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SESSION IS BEING DELIVERED ONLINE. JOINING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE SENT SEPARATELY VIA EMAIL – DO NOT ACCESS THE COURSE USING EVENTBRITE. If you have any questions please email Andrea at andrea.shumaker@lapg.co.uk This course will have built in breaks as well as… continue reading
Latest News
LAPG’s response to proposed reforms of the justice system
LAPG welcomes today’s announcement by the Deputy Prime Minister of an increase in investment across the court system in an effort to reduce case backlogs and improve the system’s digital… continue reading
Nominations for the 2026 Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards are now open!
Winners in 10 award categories will be announced 3 July; deadline for entries 21 April. Legal Aid Practitioners Group is proud to announce the launch of the 24th annual Legal… continue reading
LAPG research on the ‘hidden costs’ of delivering legal aid
Senior staff working through the weekend. Employees working well beyond their contracted hours. Weeks spent preparing for audits. LAPG research suggests practitioners are spending around a quarter of their time… continue reading