The Hidden World of the Legal Aid Lawyer

Upholding the Heart of Justice

Emma Cooke (University of Kent, UK)

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English

Bristol University Press
16 May 2025

Law & society; Legal system: costs & funding; Social security & welfare law

Series: Perspectives on Law and Access to Justice

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.

By: Emma Cooke (University of Kent UK)
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781529232929
ISBN 10: 1529232929
Series: Perspectives on Law and Access to Justice
Pages: 202
Publication Date: 16 May 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Emma Cooke is Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Kent. Her research interests are inter-disciplinary spanning criminal justice, socio-legal and occupational sociology remits.

Reviews for The Hidden World of the Legal Aid Lawyer: Upholding the Heart of Justice

“This is a fascinating exploration of the day-to-day work of legal aid lawyers, perfectly illustrating many of the policy problems which damage access to justice and legal advice.” Jo Wilding, University of Sussex