Entry rules and procedures

Nominations must be submitted by either using the online nomination system or by emailing awards@lawsociety.org.uk. All nomination forms must be received by Friday 9 August 2013.

1. Entries must be accompanied by a 50 word summary of your entry (for PR purposes) and independent objective evidence from relevant third parties. Evidence submitted must not exceed the equivalent of three sides of A4 paper. Additional evidence or materials will not be considered.
2. Shortlisted entrants may be asked to provide further information and to meet with a representative of the Law Society.
3. Employees and office holders of the Law Society are not eligible to enter the awards.
4. The judges' decisions are final and awards will be made at their discretion. Not all the awards advertised will be awarded if the judges consider that the criteria have not been met. Additional commendations may be made at the judges' discretion.
5. The content of any entry may be used for publicity purposes unless the entrant withholds their consent to this in writing. Content submitted online may be accessible publicly through our website. The content and its publication must therefore be lawful.
6. Entrants will be deemed to have accepted these rules and procedures and to have agreed to be bound by them when entering this competition.
7. We regret that feedback cannot be provided on individual entries.
8. By submitting your nomination you are agreeing to be contacted by the Law Society with details of the 2014 Excellence Awards.
9. To help us manage and maintain the reputation of the Excellence Awards you must inform us about any negative media stories relating to the nominated person or practice that have occurred during the 12 months preceding the Excellence Awards ceremony. Negative publicity does not necessarily mean that your entry will be disallowed, however if it is not disclosed your entry may be invalidated.

For queries or to receive this form in an alternative format contact Trish de Souza on 020 7320 5618 or email awards@lawsociety.org.uk.

The judges

The entries will be judged by specialist judges and/or the Law Society president, vice president and deputy vice president. Details will be published in our website in due course.

The prizes

Winners will receive a trophy, certificate and logo for use on their marketing material and website. The awards also attract extensive media coverage.

Eligibility for entry

You may nominate yourself/your own organisation or another individual/organisation.

To be eligible to enter any of the awards nominees must be on the roll of solicitors for England and Wales and practising, if applicable.

Submissions must relate to activities or initiatives conducted in the twelve months prior to the closing date for entries.