Entry Instructions

The awards are open to people working in any capacity in the UK legal sector, so long as they meet the category criteria. The same principle applies to organisations and teams. Individuals may enter a maximum of three categories.

Please note that while the Outstanding Women Leaders and Outstanding Women Practitioners sections are reserved for women, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion section is open to everyone.

Time period

The awards recognise achievements in the period after September 2023, although it is understood that entries may touch on events prior to this date. For example, a case may have started before then. Equally, a case may not be complete, but a significant landmark may have been reached during the time period.

Rising stars

The rising star categories are reserved for lawyers who will have had no more than six years of post-qualification experience as of 7 November 2024 (the deadline for entries).

Categories

Each category has its own specific instructions and criteria. Read these instructions carefully and take care to follow them. The entry forms have strict word limits. In order to ensure an equitable process — and streamline judging for our panel — entrants must use the online form. When asked to provide evidence of success or achievement, back up your narrative with evidence, which will typically contain metrics. At the same time, set out to inspire the judges with a well-told story that paints a three-dimensional portrait of the individual, team, or business.

Supporting evidence

One piece of supporting evidence is permitted. However, remember that the judges are only likely to take this into account if they are impressed by the entry.

Links

It isn’t possible to include HTML links in the online form. These can be added to the supporting document.

Confidentiality

We may draw from you entry in order, for example, to highlight details of winning or highly commended entries. However, clearly marked confidential information will be respected.

Category selection

The organisers reserve the right to move entries to different categories if it is felt these are more appropriate.