How To
Enter

The awards are open to anyone working within the Paralegal sector. You do not need to be registered with the PPR or be a member of a membership body to enter these Awards. You can enter yourself and do not need to be nominated.

Entries for 2021 opened on the 19 April 2021 and close on 28 June 2021 at 5pm.

There is an ‘early bird’ discount of £50 per individual category and £125 per business category. You can enter up to three categories. Three categories can be a combination of both Individual and Business categories. The discount only runs till Friday 11 June 2021 at midnight.

You will have until the 28 June to submit your entry once you have registered and paid.

After June 11th, 2021 the price will increase to £75 per individual category and £155 per business category.

Steps to Entering

REQUEST THE ENTRY PACK AND TEMPLATE FOR YOUR CATEGORY
READ THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND TERMS & CONDITIONS
REGISTER AND PAY THE ENTRY FEES
PREPARE YOUR ENTRY AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION
SUBMIT YOUR AWARD-WINNING ENTRY BEFORE THE 28 JUNE 2021 AT 5PM

Please select tabs below to read the Eligibility Criteria and Terms & Conditions

The awards are open to anyone working within the Paralegal profession including legal assistants and clerks. You do not need to be registered with the Professional Paralegal Raegister (PPR) or a member of a membership body to enter these Awards.

Entries can be submitted from companies or individuals providing they meet the entry criteria for the category they are applying for.

You must be based in the United Kingdom.

You must register and pay for the categories you wish to enter.

There is a strict limit of one entry per individual or organisation per category.

An individual or organisation may enter up to three categories, where they meet the criteria.

Employees from more than one organisation may enter individual awards, where they meet the criteria.

You should include:

Details of your experience and qualifications
Share your achievements and how you are performing well in your chosen sector. If you are nominating someone ensure you have all the correct information.
Include information such as client testimonials, case study.
Share how you have developed a reputation in your area of expertise and how you stand out from your competitors.
It is important to include your achievements. Be clear about how you reached objectives and targets and why these are significant.
Then you must supply adequate evidence to support your entry. Video files cannot be uploaded, please host the video, and include the link in your entry or supporting documents.
All entries will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Terms & Conditions of Entry

Ensure you are eligible to enter and have entered the correct category.
Entries will open on Monday 19 April 2021 and close on Monday 28 June at 5pm. Entries received after this date will not be included.
Finalists will be announced on Wednesday 11 August 2021.
Explain in each section why you deserve the Award: what you set out to do and what has been achieved.
You must stay within the word count specified for your category.
Provide one document submitted on a PDF with up to 4 pages of evidence.
Entry is online only.
Entries must be received by Monday 28 June at 5pm. Organisers reserve the right to extend the closing deadline.
The organisers reserve the right to withdraw categories with insufficient entries.
Fees for entering are non-refundable.
You should receive confirmation by email within 24 hours of entering. If you do not receive confirmation, please email [email protected]
You will be informed, by email, if your entry has been shortlisted on Wednesday 11 August 2021.
The announcement of the winners will be made at the National Paralegal Awards Virtual Event on Thursday 23 September 2021, 6pm to 8pm.
The awards ceremony will be virtual and free to attend for you and your guests however by entering you will be agreeing to purchase a ticket for £100 to attend the winner’s lunch in London on Monday 18 October 2021, should you be a winner.
Do not enter if you cannot attend the virtual event or the winner’s lunch.
All Finalists will receive a digital certificate and badge. Each winner will receive an engraved trophy, digital certificate and badge and framed certificate at the winner’s lunch. No cash alternative will be provided.
The judges’ decision is final. No Correspondence will be entered.
The event organiser is The Professional Paralegal Register