The Norfolk and Norwich Law Society wants to celebrate the achievements of its members with the annual excellence awards.

Trainee Lawyer of the Year

An NNLS member who has completed or is due to complete at least one year of training as a trainee solicitor, pupil barrister, or of study to qualify as a chartered legal executive or as a licensed conveyancers prior to 21 September 2018 (this category is intended to cover trainees and those who have very recently qualified.)

Junior Lawyer of the Year

An NNLS member who is qualified as a solicitor or barrister or chartered legal executive or licensed conveyancer and has less than 5 years PQE (this category is intended to cover qualified lawyers towards the start of their career.)

In House Lawyer of the Year

An NNLS member who is qualified as a solicitor or barrister or chartered legal executive or licensed conveyancer and who has spent at least the last 12 months working other than in private practice.

Achievement in Pro Bono Award

Any NNLS member or organisation that has made a significant contribution to pro bono services in the region or contributed on a pro bono basis to the development of the law. Those deserving of this award might have made a particularly significant contribution in the last 12 months or so, or might have made a continued contribution over the course of a career.

Outstanding Contribution to the Legal Profession in Norfolk

This category is one which will be awarded in any given year in the event we receive candidates we feel fulfil the criteria.
Any legal professional or organisation who had made a particularly outstanding contribution to the legal profession in Norfolk. This might include supporting other lawyers, campaigning on behalf of lawyers, training or making a positive contribution in any way.

Who can nominate

Any NNLS member

How to nominate

Nominations must be emailed to Anna Godfrey at admin@nnls.org.uk with a nomination statement of no more than 750 words.
Nominations will close on 22 August 2018.
A shortlist of nominees will be confirmed on 4 September 2018.
The winner of each of the awards will be announced at the Annual Dinner on Friday 21 September 2018.