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Legal Apprentice of the Year Award

For the apprentice proving there is more than one route into law

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About this category

The Legal Apprentice of the Year Award recognises a solicitor, paralegal or legal apprentice whose progress and contribution stand out.

The judges look for commitment, learning and the difference made.

Eligibility

Open to legal apprentices at any level, based in or serving the region. Self-nominations and nominations made by others are both welcome.

Judging criteria

  • Entries are judged on progress in study and work
  • Contribution
  • Attitude and colleague feedback

Qualitative criteria

  • What they set out to achieve, and why it mattered
  • How they work with others
  • What clients and colleagues say about them

Metrics

  • Results delivered this year
  • Clients or people helped
  • Recognition already received

Additional criteria

Include examples of the work, the results in figures where possible and a word from a client or colleague.

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