Sign in

Legal Services Agency

@lsa.org.uk
168 followers 270 following 118 posts

Legal Services Agency (LSA) is a Scottish Law Centre and Charity committed to tackling inequality, defending legal rights and using the law to effect social change. Our website: lsa.org.uk

PostsRepliesMedia
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 16/12/2025
Scotland’s housing emergency is also a rights emergency - some local authorities are turning away people who are legally entitled to housing support. Read Mairi Damer’s article for @corra.scot on the Homelessness Justice Legal Collaboration and its work to challenge these practices: bit.ly/4oVaZcw
bit.ly
Human Rights: Homelessness Justice Legal Collaboration
The Homelessness Justice Legal Collaboration (HJLC) are fighting back to take on failure to deliver legal rights in housing.
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 21/11/2025
To mark #PowerOfAttorneyDay this Sunday November 23rd, we've made a helpful video explaining: 🔎 What a Power of Attorney is 💡Why it's so important 🚀 How to get started Watch the video here ➡️ bit.ly/4indId5
020
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 12/11/2025
📣 We’re thrilled LSA has been selected by the Legal Education Foundation to host a Justice First Fellow 2026! Support the next generation of social justice solicitors - apply now ➡️ lnkd.in/emA26rrt Closes 28 Nov 2025 #JusticeFirstFellowship #LegalTraineeship
Justice First Fellowship logo in front of a white background, with Legal Services Agency's logo in the corner.
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 07/11/2025
We've joined over 30 other organisations and charities in signing a coalition letter urging political leaders to take immediate action to address the homelessness crisis affecting refugees in Scotland. Read the full letter here ➡️ bit.ly/3LALWNT
Picture of a letter coming out of an envelope with the text "LSA Signs Open Letter to Scottish and UK Governments on Refugee Homelessness" underneath, and LSA's logo in the corner.
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 07/11/2025
We're pleased to share the British Institute of Human Rights' ECHR 75th Anniversary Zine, which highlights how LSA uses human rights to protect individuals from homelessness. Read the Zine here ➡️ bit.ly/4osMxzR #ECHR #HumanRights
The first page of the British Institute of Human Rights ECHR 75th Anniversary Zine, with text underneath saying "LSA featured in British Institute of Human Rights ECHR 75th Zine" and LSA's logo in the corner.
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 07/11/2025
📣 We’re thrilled LSA has been selected by the Legal Education Foundation to host a Justice First Fellow 2026! 🌟 Support the next generation of social justice solicitors—apply now ➡️ lnkd.in/emA26rrt Closes 28 Nov 2025 #JusticeFirstFellowship #LegalTraineeship
The Justice First Fellowship logo in front of a white background, with Legal Services Agency's logo in the corner.
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 04/11/2025
Last week, we were pleased to host a workshop at Scotland's national homelessness conference, organised by @homelessnetwork.scot in partnership with @salvationarmyuk.bsky.social. Read about our 'Rights in Reach' session here ➡️ bit.ly/3JBpcga #Homelessness #AccessToJustice #LegalRights
Logo for the Homeless Network Scotland Conference (text reading “It’s Personal: the human face of the housing emergency” with three images of people below) in front of a white background, with text underneath reading “LSA Host Workshop at Homeless Network Scotland Conference” and Legal Services Agency’s logo in the corner.
011
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 10/10/2025
We are pleased to announce the publication of our 2024-2025 Annual Report 📘 🎉 The report celebrates significant progress made over the past year in our mission to reduce the impact of poverty, disadvantage, and inequality. Read here ➡️ bit.ly/48o21Qz
The front cover of Legal Services Agency’s 2024-2025 Annual Report in front of a white background. The front cover has a dark blue background, patterned with images representing Legal Services Agency’s departments and projects, such as a house, a plaster, a mortarboard, and a head. In a navy-blue shape in the bottom left corner, white text reads “2024-2025 Annual Report.” There is also an enlarged version of Legal Services Agency’s logo at the top: a white ribbon with “LSA” in blue letters inside. White text to the right reads: “Legal Services Agency, a Scottish Law Centre, Doing the Right Thing, the Right Way.”
010
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 30/09/2025
LSA welcomes the publication of the Scottish Parliament’s Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee’s recent report highlighting the urgent need to reform civil legal assistance in Scotland. We thank the Committee for undertaking this important inquiry. Read more here ➡️ bit.ly/488KCLy
The text: “LSA Welcomes Scottish Parliament’s Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee Report on Legal Aid” below an image of the scales of justice, in navy blue. Legal Services Agency’s logo is in the corner. The logo is a navy ribbon with ‘LSA’ in white letters inside and the text: “Legal Services Agency. Doing the Right Thing, the Right Way” to the right-hand side.
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 23/09/2025
Over the summer, LSA partnered with @uofglasgow.bsky.social's GO Justice Centre to deliver the Homeless Rights Project, in which student volunteers were placed in Glasgow law centres to support solicitors in homeless prevention work. Read about the project's outcomes here ➡️ bit.ly/42zXMNW
An image of two peoples’ overlapping cupped hands holding a tiny blue house. Legal Services Agency’s logo is in the corner. The logo is a navy ribbon with ‘LSA’ in white letters inside and the text: “Legal Services Agency. Doing the Right Thing, the Right Way” to the right-hand side. At the bottom, bold blue text reads: “Homeless Rights Project: Reflections”
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 08/09/2025
🎓 Newly qualified? Don’t miss our two-part training series: Essential Training – Court Craft for the Newly Qualified 🏛️ 📅 Part I: 1 Oct | Part II: 8 Oct 📍 Online 👉 Book now: bit.ly/4ghvUns #LSAwebinars #CourtCraft #Advocacy
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 04/09/2025
🔑 Join us online on 21 October 2025 for "Residential Conveyancing – Basics & Best Practice" with expert Austin Lafferty. Gain 1.5 CPD hours while mastering the essentials—from client intake to registering title. Book now 👉 bit.ly/3UZIJZK #LSAwebinar #Conveyancing
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 03/09/2025
🏠 Our #LSAwebinar on Sheriff Court Evictions is now underway! 🎤 Missed it? Don’t worry—the recording will be made available later on our recordings page 🎥 bit.ly/4fJkUPz #HousingLaw #Evictions #ScotsLaw
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 01/09/2025
🔍 How does psychology shape the way solicitors work? Join our #LSAwebinar Psychology and Solicitors: The Eye of the Beholder and gain fresh insights into practice with Austin Lafferty 📅 Book now: bit.ly/3JIGtni #LegalTraining #Lawyers #Psychology
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 27/08/2025
🏠 Still Time to Register: Consumer Rights – Tenants & Landlords Explore key housing protections under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 & Unfair Trading Regs 2008 w/ Michael Way, Advocate. 🎟 Book now: bit.ly/453uyIY #HousingLaw #ConsumerRights #LandlordTenant #ScotsLaw
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 27/08/2025
🚨 Our #LSAwebinar on the Equality Act and homelessness is now available to buy online! 🎥 Catch up on key insights around #Disability, #PSED, and #HousingLaw. 📲 Buy the recording here: bit.ly/3HzfY38 #EqualityAct #Homelessness
media.tenor.com
a red neon sign that says recording on a brick wall
ALT: a red neon sign that says recording on a brick wall
011
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 27/08/2025
🚨 Our #LSAwebinar on the Equality Act and homelessness is now underway! 🎤 Missed it? Don’t worry—the recording will be made available later on our recordings page 🎥 bit.ly/4fJkUPz #EqualityAct #Homelessness #Disability #PSED #HousingLaw
011
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 26/08/2025
🏚 Expand your housing law knowledge with LSA’s webinars: 🔹Equality Act & Homelessness (27 Aug) 🔹Sheriff Court Evictions (3 Sept) 🔹Homeless Persons (Unsuitable Accommodation)(S) Order 2014 (1 Oct) 🔹Dampness & Disrepair Compensation (17 Oct) 👉 Book Now bit.ly/45SpLcz #LSAwebinar #HousingLaw
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 21/08/2025
🚨 Our #LSAwebinar is now underway! If you missed it, don’t worry — you can catch up anytime on our recordings page 🎥 bit.ly/4fJkUPz #FamilyLaw #FamilyCourt #RiskManagement #LegalWebinar #OnDemand #CPD #TCPD
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 19/08/2025
⚖️ How did employers' liability evolve under common law? Join our #LSAwebinar to explore key cases, legal shifts & what it means today. 🎟️ Register now: bit.ly/4mTEWcy #EmploymentLaw #EmployersLiability #PersonalInjury #RegulatoryLaw #LegalWebinar #HR
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 19/08/2025
📢 How does the Equality Act apply to homelessness? Join us to explore legal rights, responsibilities, and real-world impact. 🎟️ Sign up now: bit.ly/41bhkYl #LSAwebinar #Homelessness #EqualityAct #SocialJustice #HousingRights
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 19/08/2025
🚨 Last chance to register! Don’t miss out on Defending a Guardianship Application – secure your spot now: 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/defending-... #LSAwebinar #Guardianship #LegalEvent #LastChance
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 18/08/2025
Still time to book your place! 📢 Join Nadine Martin at our #LSAwebinar on Effectively Representing Your Client in Family Court and gain practical strategies for better advocacy. BOOK NOW 👉 bit.ly/47ky1of #FamilyLaw #ChildLaw #CPD #TCPD
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 14/08/2025
📢 Upcoming Webinar: Family Law Update 🗓 Tue 23 Sep | 🕔 17:00–18:00 BST | 💻 Zoom Join Julian Aitken, Advocate, for a practical update on recent case law and legislative changes in Scottish family law. 🎟 Register: bit.ly/familylaw-se... #FamilyLaw #ScottishLaw #CPD #TCPD
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 14/08/2025
Join David Leighton, Advocate at Themis Stable in our upcoming webinar, Adults with Incapacity, as he provides an expert guide on recent case updates in this area.  🎟 Secure Your Place Now 👉 bit.ly/4m5WDVW #AWI #AdultsWithIncapacity #LSAwebinar #mentalhealth
010
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 13/08/2025
Join Nick Holroyd, Advocate at @terrafirmachambers.bsky.social for an insightful and practical webinar on the role of expert witnesses in civil disputes in Scotland 🎟️ Secure Your Place Now bit.ly/3V37Iv2 #LSAwebinar #expertwitnesses #civillaw #scottishlaw #legaleducation #cpd #tcpd
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 12/08/2025
🧾 Legal Webinar: Adoption Orders Join Simon Leigh, Solicitor at the Civil Legal Assistance Office, for a practical session exploring the legal framework and procedures surrounding adoption orders. BOOK NOW 👉 bit.ly/4lrKOIG #LSAwebinar #AdoptionLaw #FamilyLaw #ScotsLaw
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 11/08/2025
🧠 Webinar: Managing Vicarious Trauma in the Workplace 📅 Thursday 11 Sept 2025 ⏰ 14:00–15:30 BST 💻 Online 🎟 Book now: bit.ly/3UWIrCM #LSAwebinar #VicariousTrauma #WorkplaceWellbeing #LegalProfession #MentalHealthAtWork #CorporateSupport
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 07/08/2025
🗣️ Enhance your advocacy skills with Reflections on Oral Advocacy—join us for insights into persuasive courtroom presence, effective delivery, and strategic argumentation. 🎟️ Register now: bit.ly/4m8Wv8r #Advocacy #LegalSkills #LawWebinar
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 07/08/2025
🏠 Missed our “User Guide to the Housing & Property Chamber (FTT for Scotland)”? Catch the on-demand recording now and explore how the Tribunal handles rent, repairs, tenancy disputes, and more. 🎥 Buy now: bit.ly/4mBNUuN #HousingLaw #LSAwebinar #FTT #ScotsLaw
bit.ly
User Guide to the Housing & Property Chamber FTT for Scotland Recording
Recorded Webinar by Caitlin Paul, Network Duty and Development Solicitor at the Civil Legal Assistance Office
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 07/08/2025
📚 Join us for "The Development of Employers’ Liability at Common Law" for expert insights, case law highlights & key legal shifts. Perfect for legal professionals, students & HR specialists. 🎟️ Register now: bit.ly/4fqPVYn #LSAwebinar #employmentlaw #commonlaw
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 06/08/2025
Join Chris Ryan from CLAO to explore how the Equality Act intersects with homelessness duties—focusing on disability, public sector equality duties & case law. 🎟️ Register here bit.ly/4ljejfV #LSAwebinar #EqualityAct #Homelessness #HousingRights #DisabilityRights
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 05/08/2025
🏡🔍 Need guidance on navigating the Housing & Property Chamber in Scotland? Join our expert-led session to understand the First-Tier Tribunal process! 🗓 Don’t miss out — secure your spot now! 👉 bit.ly/4mt7Qjk #HousingLaw #Scotland #PropertyTribunal
010
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 04/08/2025
🏠 Upcoming Webinar: Consumer Rights – Tenants & Landlords Explore key housing protections under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 & Unfair Trading Regs 2008 with Michael Way, Advocate. 🎟 Book now: bit.ly/tenant-right... #HousingLaw #ConsumerRights #LandlordTenant #ScotsLaw #CPD
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 01/08/2025
LSA have published new research, in collaboration with @uofglaw.bsky.social's GO Justice Centre, on the barriers people with non-visible disabilities face in accessing justice. The report has been featured by Scottish Legal News: bit.ly/40NqQAK Read the report in full here ➡️ bit.ly/4lbe1aT
bit.ly
Glasgow law students pen report on access to justice and non-visible disability
A team of law students at the Glasgow Open Justice Centre (GO Justice) have produced a research report in partnership with the Legal Services Agency (LSA).
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 31/07/2025
🏛️ UPCOMING WEBINAR: Sheriff Court Evictions 📅 Wednesday 3 Sept 2025 🕑 14:00 BST Need a clear explanation of how evictions work in the Scottish Sheriff Court? 👉 Register now: bit.ly/3H2TV4y #ScotlandLaw #HousingRights #Evictions #LegalAid #SheriffCourt #LSAWebinar
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 29/07/2025
📢 How is the UK Supreme Court shaping public law? Join us for a key update on recent decisions and their impact. 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-law... #PublicLaw #UKSupremeCourt #LegalUpdate
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 28/07/2025
🗣️ Ready to boost your courtroom confidence? Join us for "Reflections on Oral Advocacy" – practical tips and insights to sharpen your advocacy skills. 🎟️ Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reflection... #LSAwebinar #Advocacy #LegalTraining #CPD
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 24/07/2025
The guardianship process is often delayed — with serious consequences for vulnerable people. Join Ashley Martin (CLAO) for our webinar Defending a Guardianship Application and learn how to support clients more effectively. 🎟️ Register now: bit.ly/3GQW7vV #AWI #Guardianship #LegalWebinar
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 23/07/2025
LAST CHANCE TO BOOK "Mindfulness in the Workplace: Putting Theory into Practice" – a practical session to help you bring mindfulness into your daily professional life. 🎟 Book now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/mindfulnes... #Mindfulness #WorkplaceWellbeing #CPD #MentalHealth #Stress #LSAwebinar
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 14/07/2025
Join public law expert and advocate Bilaal Shabbir for our upcoming webinar, as he explains the fundamentals of judicial review with real-world examples. 🎟️ Secure Your Place Now bit.ly/3GLHqKp #LSAwebinar #JudicialReview #publiclaw #LegalCPD
010
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 14/07/2025
Join us for "Mindfulness in the Workplace: Putting Theory into Practice" – a practical session to help you bring mindfulness into your daily professional life. 🎟️ Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mindfulnes... #Mindfulness #WorkplaceWellbeing #CPD #MentalHealth #Stress #LSAwebinar
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 14/07/2025
👩‍⚖️📚 Working with children’s hearings? Join our practical #LSAwebinar: Tips for Attending Children’s Hearings – perfect for legal reps, trainees & support staff. 🎟 Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tips-for-a... #ChildrensHearings #LegalTraining #CPD
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 14/07/2025
🗣️ Join us for a vital discussion on End of Life Decisions and Assisted Dying: The Law in Scotland 🧑‍⚖️🕊️ 📅 Don’t miss this insightful #LSAwebinar 🎟️ Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/end-of-lif... #AssistedDying #ScottishLaw #MedicalEthics #LegalCPD
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 08/07/2025
LSA is proud to welcome student volunteers from the Glasgow Open Justice Centre's Homeless Rights Project (@UofGLaw). Read more about the project here ➡️ bit.ly/4nynwmV
An image of a house, made up of two hands with a roof on top and blue clouds above. Below, text reads: "LSA Welcomes Homeless Rights Project Volunteers". In the top left corner is LSA's logo, it is a navy ribbon with "LSA" inside in white letters, navy text to the right side of the ribbon reads "Legal Services Agency. Doing the Right Thing, the Right Way."
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 04/07/2025
Happy Disability Pride Month from Legal Services Agency! 🎉 #DisabilityPrideMonth is a time to celebrate the achievements of the disabled community, advocate for equality, and challenge discrimination.
A 'Happy Disability Pride Month' image. In front of a white background, there is the disability pride flag in a circular frame and at 50% opacity. In front of the flag, there is a group of disabled individuals smiling. Below, text reads "Happy Disability Pride Month!". Legal Services Agency's logo is in the top left corner. The logo consists of a navy ribbon with "LSA" written inside in white letters and navy text reading "Legal Services Agency. Doing the Right Thing, the Right Way" to the right.
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 01/07/2025
🎙️ Sharpen your courtroom skills! Join us for Reflections on Oral Advocacy with Fergus Whyte – ideal for early-career lawyers or anyone looking to boost confidence in court. 🧑‍⚖️💬 📅 Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reflection... #LegalTraining #Advocacy #TCPD #CPD #LSAwebinar
eventbrite.co.uk
Reflections on Oral Advocacy
Webinar by Fergus Whyte, Advocate, Arnot Manderson Advocates
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 26/06/2025
📢 We're hiring an Administrative Officer based in Greenock! Join the Legal Services Agency team and support our mission to deliver access to justice. 🔗 Apply now: lsa.org.uk/get-involved... #LegalJobs #AdminJobs #GreenockJobs #AccessToJustice #LSA #JoinOurTeam
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 25/06/2025
📽 LSA Webinar Recordings Now Available: Missed a webinar? Take advantage of our recorded sessions at your leisure - BUY NOW 👉 bit.ly/43Ynpcq #LSAwebinar #LadyHale #courtcraft #privateclient #mentalhealth #personalinjury #humanrights #ADR #bankruptcy #cpd #tcpd #buynow
000
Legal Services Agency @handle.invalid · 25/06/2025
🧘‍♂️ Stressed at work? Learn how to bring calm, clarity & focus into your day. Join our workshop: Mindfulness in the Workplace – Putting Theory Into Practice 🎟️ Sign up now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mindfulnes... #Mindfulness #WorkplaceWellness #MentalHealth #LSAwebinar
000