🤖 From sceptic to convert: @oliverconway.bsky.social reflects on how AI has become an essential part of his #FamilyLaw practice - helping him work faster, prepare urgent applications and spend more time supporting clients directly. Read in full > hi.switchy.io/vL72 #FamilyLaw#AI #LegalTech

“The system treats that outcome as the applicant’s problem.” Mohammad Shehadeh investigates how interpreter procurement failures in asylum proceedings can affect official records, credibility findings and ultimately access to justice. > hi.switchy.io/vL6q #ImmigrationLaw #AccessToJustice

🏘️OUT NOW! 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 (𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻) 🏘️ Described by Shelter as “a wonderfully lucid, comprehensive & practical introduction to the principles of #HousingLaw … 𝗡𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝘄𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁.”✨ 📖 Get your copy here➡️ hi.switchy.io/sE3t

As someone who suffered 20 years of disingenuous consultations like this, I have a tad more freedom to advise anyone conflicted by the idea of participating. *Use it to protest loudly and in unison*. Don't allow the LAA - with a record of wreaking havoc with impunity - to feign engagement.

"The exhibition could not be more timely." 📣@jessicaturtle.bsky.social introduces the latest exhibition at the Museum of #Homelessness (@ourmoh.bsky.social) and the museum’s first-ever sponsored walk, #HumanRightsNight. Find out more & how to get involved👉 hi.switchy.io/vL6V #Homelessness#HumanRightsNight#HumanRightsmanRights

📢 The Legal Aid Agency has launched its 2026 survey for all providers that currently hold a live legal aid contract. The survey will help shape understanding of legal aid capacity and demand across the sector. 🗓️ Closes: 1 June 2026 Read more 👉 hi.switchy.io/vL6H #AccessToJustice #LAG #LegalAid

🏠 #HousingLaw - Recent Developments🏠 Sam Madge-Wyld & Angharad Monk cover housing law news & legislation, #RentersRightsAct, cases on possession claims, access injunctions, civil penalties and reasonable excuse, rent repayment orders, service charges & homelessness. Read on➡️ hi.switchy.io/vL8O

📣LAG #HousingLaw Conference 2026 - 𝘈 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘌𝘳𝘢 𝘪𝘯 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨: 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘭𝘢𝘸𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 🏙️ 8 July | 9:30am - 6pm | BPP London Central (Holborn) We will focus on the impact of the #RentersRightsAct and the evolving landscape of housing law. 🎟️Book here➡️ hi.switchy.io/HousingLawConf26

📢 Spotlight from the May issue of Legal Action Magazine 📢 Implementation of the government's ‘earned settlement’ proposals has been delayed, originally planned for April 2026. 📰 Read more on LAG 👉 hi.switchy.io/vL69 #Immigration #AccessToJustice #LAG #LegalActionMagazine

📣It's TOMORROW! LAG's #MigrantLaw Conference📣 12 May | 9:30am - 6pm | @doughtystreet.bsky.social Must-attend for all involved in migrant law & advocacy! Lawyers, advice organisations, charities & law centres welcome! @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social Online tickets available➡️ swiy.co/Migrant_Law_Con_26

This is v kind. Thank you @legalactiongroup.bsky.social

The May issue of 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 is out! 🌷🌼🌻🌺 In this issue, Ruth Jacob of @crisis-uk.bsky.social explores how the #RentersRightsAct2025 will deliver crucial new protections for tenants at risk of #homelessness. Read on ➡️ hi.switchy.io/vL7G

LAG's CEO @suejames.bsky.social sits down with @lizdsocialist.bsky.social to reflect on Liz’s recent retirement from @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social & her journey to becoming ‘the leading housing #LegalAid practitioner’, as described by the Chambers UK Bar Guide 2026. Read on here➡️ hi.switchy.io/vL7N

🏘️ PRE-ORDER TODAY - 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 (𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻) out THIS MONTH! 🏘️ Described by Shelter as “a wonderfully lucid, comprehensive & practical introduction to the principles of #HousingLaw … 𝗡𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝘄𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁.”✨ 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲-𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿➡️ hi.switchy.io/sE3t

📣1 WEEK UNTIL... LAG's #MigrantLaw Conference📣 12 May | 9:30am - 6pm | @doughtystreet.bsky.social Must-attend for all involved in migrant law & advocacy! Lawyers, advice organisations, charities & law centres welcome! @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social Get your tickets now➡️ swiy.co/Migrant_Law_Con_26

Renters: stop scrolling 📱 The Renters’ Rights Act comes into force today, and over the next few weeks we'll break down the changes for you. First up: what to do if your landlord increases your rent... Here’s our full guidance, created with TDS Charitable Foundation: https://bit.ly/423V6rl

📢OUT NOW 📚 The May issue of 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 is here... The #RentersRightsAct2025 comes into force TODAY! Well done to all who have worked tirelessly to achieve this change, in particular the @rentersreformco.bsky.social ➡️ hi.switchy.io/vEXs Read the NEW issue in full➡️ www.lag.org.uk/?id=208639

Many councils appear to be doing their near election time eviction rounds of sites and settlements. A possible source of help:

👏Welcome to the team Grace! Meet Grace Cosford, our new Engagement & Subscriptions Coordinator, who will be supporting the running of #LegalAction subscriptions & LAG's training, events & conferences. Join us in giving her a warm welcome to the #AccessToJustice community!

🟡Social Security: Recent Developments🟡 Simon Osborne (Child Poverty Action Group @cpaguk.bsky.social) reviews recent case law developments in both means-tested & non-means-tested benefits. #WelfareBenefit #BenefitsLaw Exclusive to subscribers, read on ➡️ swiy.co/u6Lw

📣ONLINE TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE... 2 Weeks Until... LAG's #MigrantLaw Conference! 12 May | 9:30am - 6pm A must attend for all involved in migrant law & advocacy! Huge thanks to our sponsors @doughtystreet.bsky.social & @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social 🎟️Book your ticket here➡️ swiy.co/Migrant_Law_Con_26

📢It's TOMORROW... #HousingConditions Update Webinar with Catherine O'Donnell of @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social 🗓️28 April, 5:30-6:30pm Catherine is an expert in #housing conditions cases & co-author of 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴: 𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘵'𝘴 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 🏠🛠️ Book here➡️ hi.switchy.io/tFTI

🏠 Housing lawyers: are you factoring in special educational needs? This guide explains how SEN law shapes homelessness cases - from EHCPs to school transport and suitability of accommodation. > swiy.co/u6Mj #HousingLaw

❔ What if resilience at work isn’t about endurance - but about rest, connection and joy? Jayne Butler explores why sustainable leadership means moving beyond burnout culture and building collective wellbeing into how organisations function. Read more > swiy.co/u6LS

⭐ WE ARE HIRING a Training & Conference Lead ⭐ We are looking for an organised, proactive and enthusiastic person who will design and implement our #Training and #Conference programmes. FIND OUT MORE & APPLY HERE 👉 hi.switchy.io/uJ0L#Training#ConferenceCLOSING DATE: 27 April 2026

🚶‍♀️Team LAG returns to the London Legal Walk! LAG staff and friends will be taking part in the London Legal Walk on 9 June to raise funds to support frontline legal advice charities. Join us and support the team 👉 swiy.co/u6K3 #LegalWalk #AccessToJustice #LegalAid #LAG‍

📢JOB ALERT @cpaguk.bsky.social is recruiting a Head of Strategic Litigation – 35 hrs/week (flexible working arrangements will be considered), London (with hybrid working options). Applications close 29 April 2026 www.lag.org.uk/jobs/218206/...

As 1 May approaches, the Renters’ Rights Act information sheet 2026 has been published. Landlords must provide it to tenants in certain assured and assured shorthold tenancies. Read more on LAG 👉 swiy.co/u6K8 #HousingLaw #RentersRights #AccessToJustice

@capacitylaw.bsky.social of 39 Essex Chambers on why a decision by Lady Hale remains the vital jumping-off point for anyone wanting to ‘do’ the Mental Capacity Act 2005 properly. A reflection on Aintree v James and best interests decision-making ⚖️ 👉 swiy.co/u6Mp #MentalCapacity

📣#HousingConditions Update Webinar📣 🗓️28 April, 5:30-6:30pm Catherine O'Donnell of @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social is an expert in #housing conditions cases & co-author of 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴: 𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘵'𝘴 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 🏠🛠️ 👉Book here➡️ hi.switchy.io/tFTI

In Feb 2025, the Home Office amended its guidance on how it assesses the ‘good character’ requirement for British citizenship. Mala Savjani & Jed Pennington (@wilsonsolicitors.bsky.social) explain the impact & the judicial review challenge. Read More👉 swiy.co/u6Lb #ImmigrationLaw #JudicialReview

We just added a new vacancy listing from @legalactiongroup.bsky.social Training and Conference Lead Part-time (offered at 21 or 28 hours per week) £34,000 - £36,000 per year (pro rata full-time) Location: London / hybrid Deadline: 27 April, 2026 More: rightsnet.org.uk/jobs

📣What happens when people don’t even know the law could help them? Jayne Butler explores how, in advice deserts like North Wales, unmet legal need becomes normalised. Read more > swiy.co/u6L8 #LegalAid

📣1 MONTH UNTIL... LAG's #MigrantLaw Conference📣 12 May | 9:30am - 6pm | @doughtystreet.bsky.social For all involved in migrant law & advocacy this is a must-attend! Lawyers, advice organisations, charities & law centres welcome - get your tickets now! 🎟️Book here➡️ swiy.co/Migrant_Law_Con_26

𝘙𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘭𝘢𝘸 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦...𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘎𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘰𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 @oliverconway.bsky.social (Oliver Fisher) asks how authentically children’s voices are heard in proceedings. Read more in 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 👉 swiy.co/u6Lg #FamilyLaw #AccesstoJustice #ChildrensRights #LAG

BOARD VACANCY: We're looking for a Treasurer to play a key role in the organisation, working closely with the Chair, CEO, Finance Manager and fellow Trustees on the Board. Interested? www.lag.org.uk/?id=218177 #Trustees #Vacancy #Charities #AccessToJustice #SocialJustice

📢2 Weeks until... #HousingConditions Update Webinar with Catherine O'Donnell of @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social 🗓️28 April, 5:30-6:30pm Catherine is an expert in #housing conditions cases & co-author of Housing Conditions: tenant's rights 🏠🛠️ Book here➡️ hi.switchy.io/tFTI

New Gypsy & Traveller Law Network launched by @fft.bsky.social & @pilc-campaigns.bsky.social The network aims to connect lawyers, tackle inequality, and strengthen support on accommodation & site issues. Find out more > swiy.co/u6K6 #GypsyTravellerRights

💰 Could interest on lawyers’ client accounts transform #AccessToJustice? @suejames.bsky.social reflects on proposals from the recent Ministry of Justice (MOJ) consultation. Read on in 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 > swiy.co/u6Jr

⭐ WANT TO JOIN THE LAG TEAM? ⭐ Could you be our Training & Conference Lead? We are looking for an organised, proactive and enthusiastic person who will design and implement our #Training and #Conference programmes. FIND OUT MORE & APPLY HERE 👉 hi.switchy.io/uJ0L#Training#ConferenceCLOSING DATE: 27 April 2026

We just added some new events from @legalactiongroup.bsky.social: Housing Conditions Update Webinar 28 April, 2026 Online event LAG Migrant Law Conference 2026 12 May, 2026 In-person event Find out more: rightsnet.org.uk/training-and-events#Legal-Action-Group

🏘️ PRE-ORDER YOUR COPIES - 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 out in May! 🏘️ Described by Shelter's John Gallagher as “a wonderfully lucid, comprehensive & practical introduction to the principles of #HousingLaw … 𝗡𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝘄𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁.” ✨ 👉PRE-ORDER HERE➡️ hi.switchy.io/sE3t

✨⭐2026 Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards⭐ ✨ Reminder to make your #LALY26 nominations now! The awards, hosted by @wearelapg.bsky.social, celebrate the #SocialJustice & #LegalAid community. ⚡Deadline for nominations is 21 April. Read on here ➡️ swiy.co/u6MH

📢NOT TO MISS! #HousingConditions Update Webinar with Catherine O'Donnell of @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social 🗓️28th April, 5:30-6:30pm Based on her annual update in 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, Catherine will provide expert guidance on housing conditions cases & more 🏠🛠️ 👉Book your place here➡️ hi.switchy.io/tFTI

🙏🌟THANK YOU, FIONA! 🌟🙏 Huge thank you to @fionabawdon.bsky.social for all her hard work on 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 magazine over the past 2 years. Many of you will know how dedicated Fiona is to #SocialJustice & we are so grateful to her for her immense epertise. We wish you all the best! 💖✨ swiy.co/u6M1

📣ONE NOT TO MISS! #MigrantLaw Conference - 12 May 2026📣 This essential conference for solicitors, barristers, advice organisations, charities, law centres & anyone involved in migrant law & advocacy is a must-attend! @doughtystreet.bsky.social 🎟️Register here➡️ swiy.co/Migrant_Law_Con_26

✨⭐2026 Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards⭐ ✨ Reminder to make your #LALY26 nominations now! The awards, hosted by @wearelapg.bsky.social, celebrate the #SocialJustice & #LegalAid community. ⚡Deadline for nominations is 21 April. Read on here ➡️ swiy.co/u6MH

📣 JOB ALERT! @rcn.org.uk seeks to recruit a Civil Litigation/Employment Law Legal Officer (London UK HQ, Birmingham, Leeds (hybrid working), 35 hours/week, 12-month fixed-term contract). Applications close 27 April 2026. www.lag.org.uk?id=218165

"The disruption 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 a rare chance to reset. To rebuild smarter. Instead, we are left with complexity, fragility & fatigue." HLPA co-chairs @timbgclaw.bsky.social (@gardencourtlaw.bsky.social), Dianne Cowie (@duncanlewiss.bsky.social) & Laura Coyle (Turpin Miller) on SILAS👉 hi.switchy.io/u6Lr

📢COMING UP! #HousingConditions Update Webinar with Catherine O'Donnell of @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social 🗓️28th April, 5:30-6:30pm The update is based on her annual update in 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 🏠🛠️ 👉Book your place here➡️ hi.switchy.io/tFTI