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 2023 will open on the 20 March 2023 and close on Friday 26th May 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 Monday 24 April 2023 at midnight.

You will have until the 26 May 2023 to submit your entry once you have registered and paid.

After April 24, 2023 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 FRIDAY 26TH MAY 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 or categories.
You may enter up to three individual categories.
You may enter up to three business categories.
Entries will open on 20 March 2023 and close on 26 May 2023 at 5pm. Entries received after this date will not be included.
Finalists will be announced on 07 July 2023.
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.
You should provide one document submitted as a PDF with up to 4 pages of evidence. Permission must be sought, and personal information should be redacted where appropriate.
Entry is online only.
Entries must be received by Friday, 26 May 2023 before 5pm. Organisers reserve the right to extend the closing deadline.
The organisers reserve the right to withdraw categories with insufficient entries.
The organisers reserve the right to change the event to a virtual event if events outside the organisers control prohibit a live event.
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 07 July 2023.
The announcement of the winners will be made at the National Paralegal Awards Gala on Thursday 14th September 2023 at the Grand Hotel, Birmingham.
By entering, you will be agreeing to purchase a ticket for £150 (early bird price) or £185 (late purchase price) to attend the Grand Final Awards Gala on Thursday 14 September 2023, should you be a finalist.
Do not enter if you cannot attend the Awards Gala Final OR can send someone in your place should you be incapacitated.
All Finalists will receive a framed certificate and each winner will receive an engraved trophy. No cash alternative will be provided.
By entering the Awards, you are agreeing to receive marketing communications in relation to the event.
By entering the Awards you agree to the organisers publishing photographs at the event which may include you.
The judges’ decision is final. No Correspondence will be entered into.
The event is hosted by the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) and The Professional Paralegal Register (PPR).