How to nominate
Please submit, in no less than 250 words and no more than 1000 words, specific achievements relating to the nominee's career, paying particular attention to the criteria for the award you are submitting a nomination for (CVs will not be accepted).
Nominations that are less than 250 words will not be accepted nor put forward to the judges.
Nominees are judged by their achievements in the category for which they have been nominated.
For all awards, achievements outside of the category will be taken into account, including non legal work, contributions to the community and pro-bono work.
Multiple entries are permitted however entries will be judged on quality, not quantity.
Rules and guidelines
Please note that the awards are not open to software suppliers.
The decision of the judging panel is at its absolute discretion and is final. There is no right of appeal against any decision.
The Judging panel will not be able to provide any feedback at any stage of the judging process. In judging, the judges will use their skill and judgment, considering information that is put to them in the nomination form and supporting documentation, their knowledge and experience of the legal profession and of the wider community.
Nominations will not be accepted that are less than 250 words.
Nominations will not be accepted that are more than 1000 words.
Appendices and any other additional materials will not be accepted.
The presentations to all finalists in each category will take place at the awards dinner on 24th November 2011.
All finalists will be invited to attend (at their own cost) and will be given priority ticket allocation.
Closing date for nominations is 9th September 2011.
All nominees will be notified whether they are through to the final by 3rd October 2011. Please could all nominators and nominees ensure that the date of the awards is in their diaries.
All nominations are treated as entirely confidential.
