Save our Legal Aid - Share your story

The Law Society is calling on government to invest in and save legal aid. By sharing your story in the campaign, you can help create this change.

Legal aid is a public service – one as vital to our communities as education and healthcare. It should be there for everyone who needs it, because justice needs a level playing field.  

But we know that after decades of underfunding by our government, many people are left without legal support, facing an uphill struggle to access justice. 

We are looking for real life stories to help deepen people's understanding of the importance of investing in legal aid and the impact it has on our lives.

Your story could help shed light on barriers to justice and fuel the campaign to remove them.

Sharing your experiences

We are looking for people in England and Wales with experience of trying to access legal aid for help with legal costs in the following areas:  

• Families navigating separation or crisis  

• People detained in hospital under mental health laws  

• Disabled people who rely on access to social care and NHS services  

• Bereaved families fighting for answers and accountability at inquest 

If you have lived experience of the above areas, we’d love to hear from you.  

If you’d like to share your story, please fill in the form below.

A member of the Law Society team will contact you to ask for more information and discuss how you’d like to get involved in the campaign.

We will talk you through what happens next, answer any questions and support you through the process. 

How will my story be shared?

This is up to you – we will discuss different options to ensure you are happy with how and where your story is shared.

This could include sharing your story in a report or social media post or asking you to speak to a journalist about your experiences.

We will ask permission before sharing your story. You can change your mind at any time. 

Can I remain anonymous?

Yes. You can choose to have your real name published with your story or remain anonymous.

What happens with my data?

We’ll only use your contact details to get in touch about the Save Our Legal Aid Campaign, and we will only share your contact details with your permission.  

For any questions, please contact [email protected]

Share your story

We won't share any of your contact details or any information given outside of the Law Society without your permission or use your contact details for any other purposes. Your contact details will be stored securely and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. The details given will only be used for the purpose of contacting you in relation to the Save our Legal Aid Campaign. The data will used in accordance with The Law Society’s privacy statement.