Legal Aid & Advisory Authority, An Arm Under The Ministry Of Justice Celebrates 50 Years Of Service

The Legal Aid & Advisory Authority (LAAA) celebrated 50 years of service to the people of Trinidad and Tobago on Friday, September 25, 2026, with an anniversary event held under the theme, “Where We Were, Look At Us Now: 50 Years of Legal Excellence: A Celebration.”

The event brought together the Honourable Chief Justice, Executive Members of the Ministry of Justice, the Legal Aid & Advisory Authority’s Board, Management, current and former staff, specially invited guests and representatives of the justice sector to mark the significant milestone and, in particular, recognise employees who have dedicated many years of service to the organisation.

Delivering the feature address, the Honourable Devesh Maharaj, Minister of Justice and Minister in the Office of the Attorney General, highlighted the important role of the Authority in ensuring that persons, particularly those who may not be able to afford private legal services, can access legal advice and representation.