The award is intended for trainee solicitors and solicitors with up to five years PQE and shall be granted to a junior lawyer who has shown exceptional dedication and endeavours to enter the profession and qualify as a solicitor and/or has made a significant contribution either to their firm or otherwise in the early part of their career.
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Nominations should include details of why the entry should be considered for the chosen award. Nominations should not exceed 4 A4 pages but accompanying documentation of another 4 pages will be allowed. It would be helpful if the submission could consider the following points:
• Outline of initiatives / action undertaken
• Background to why initiatives / action undertaken
• Significance of issues addressed
• Benefits to the individual, practice or organisation
• Evidence of impact on others
Judging panel:
1. Jon Kay, BBC West of England Correspondent
2. Kate Anthony-Wilkinson, Head of Legal Services, Mulberry
3. The Hon Mr Justice Field, Presiding Judge of the Western Circuit
4. Simon Staples, President of Bristol Law Society