Categories and criteria

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 250 words each

1. Describe the piece of work you have undertaken in the qualifying period that you are most proud of
2. Give one specific example to illustrate how much progress you have made in the qualifying period
3. Outline an instance when your team and people skills were demonstrated
4. Describe an instance when you exceeded your employer’s expectations in the performance of your duties

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 250 words each

1. Outline one specific matter you have handled during the qualifying period and explain why it had a major impact on you and your client/ organisation
2. Give an account of a specific incident that demonstrates your leadership qualities
3. Provide one specific example of how you have provided added-value service to a client/ organisation
4. Set out your contribution to the success of the practice/organisation during the qualifying period, both financially and in other areas

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 250 words each

1. Explain how you have influenced the strategic direction of your company during the qualifying period, quantifying the financial impact of your actions.
2. Give an account of a business challenge your company has faced and how you helped overcome it.
3. Outline one specific matter you handled during the qualifying period that had a significant and positive impact on your company.
4. Give an account of a specific incident that demonstrates your management skills and/or innovative approach.

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 250 words each

1. Give one example of how your firm/organisation has acted as a team to benefit a deserving cause.
2. Outline the impact and results achieved from the above activity.
3. List any further pro bono/community activity your firm/organisation has undertaken.
4. What steps does your firm/organisation take to encourage and support its people in pro-bono/community activities?

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 250 words each

1. Give details of an innovation your firm has introduced during the qualifying period that benefits your way of working.
2. Quantify the benefits of this to your firm.
3. Give details of an innovation that has enhanced your clients’ experience of your firm.
4. Quantify the benefits of this to your clients.

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 250 words each

1. Outline one specific matter your team has handled during the qualifying period and explain why it had a major impact on your team and your client.
2. Explain how you provide client service excellence in all that you do
3. Isolate the single most important factor that has contributed to the success of your team over the qualifying period.
4. Confirm your team’s financial performance for its last complete financial year and demonstrate how your team has achieved profitable growth as compared to the previous financial year. Note figures must only be submitted for your qualifying regional office(s).

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 250 words each

1. Outline one specific matter your team has handled during the qualifying period and explain why it had a major impact on your team and your client.
2. Explain how you provide client service excellence in all that you do
3. Isolate the single most important factor that has contributed to the success of your team over the qualifying period.
4. Confirm your team’s financial performance for its last complete financial year and demonstrate how your team has achieved profitable growth as compared to the previous financial year. Note figures must only be submitted for your qualifying regional office(s).

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 250 words each

1. Outline one specific matter your team has handled during the qualifying period and explain why it had a major impact on your team and your client.
2. Explain how you provide client service excellence in all that you do
3. Isolate the single most important factor that has contributed to the success of your team over the qualifying period.
4. Confirm your team’s financial performance for its last complete financial year and demonstrate how your team has achieved profitable growth as compared to the previous financial year. Note figures must only be submitted for your qualifying regional office(s).

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 250 words each

1. Outline one specific matter your team has handled during the qualifying period and explain why it had a major impact on your team and your client.
2. Explain how you provide client service excellence in all that you do
3. Isolate the single most important factor that has contributed to the success of your team over the qualifying period.
4. Confirm your team’s financial performance for its last complete financial year and demonstrate how your team has achieved profitable growth as compared to the previous financial year. Note figures must only be submitted for your qualifying regional office(s)

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 250 words each

1. Outline one specific matter your team has handled during the qualifying period and explain why it had a major impact on your team and your client.
2. Explain how you provide client service excellence in all that you do
3. Isolate the single most important factor that has contributed to the success of your team over the qualifying period.
4. Confirm your team’s financial performance for its last complete financial year and demonstrate how your team has achieved profitable growth as compared to the previous financial year. Note figures must only be submitted for your qualifying regional office(s)

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 250 words each

1. Outline one specific matter your team has handled during the qualifying period and explain why it had a major impact on your team and your client.
2. Explain how you provide client service excellence in all that you do
3. Isolate the single most important factor that has contributed to the success of your team over the qualifying period.
4. Confirm your team’s financial performance for its last complete financial year and demonstrate how your team has achieved profitable growth as compared to the previous financial year. Note figures must only be submitted for your qualifying regional office(s)

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 250 words each

1. Outline one specific matter your team has handled during the qualifying period and explain why it had a major impact on your team and your client.
2. Explain how you provide client service excellence in all that you do
3. Isolate the single most important factor that has contributed to the success of your team over the qualifying period.
4. Confirm your team’s financial performance for its last complete financial year and demonstrate how your team has achieved profitable growth as compared to the previous financial year. Note figures must only be submitted for your qualifying regional office(s)

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 250 words each

1. Outline one specific matter your team has handled during the qualifying period and explain why it had a major impact on your team and your client.
2. Explain how you provide client service excellence in all that you do
3. Isolate the single most important factor that has contributed to the success of your team over the qualifying period.
4. Confirm your team’s financial performance for its last complete financial year and demonstrate how your team has achieved profitable growth as compared to the previous financial year. Note figures must only be submitted for your qualifying regional office(s)

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 250 words each

1. Outline one specific matter your team has handled during the qualifying period and explain why it had a major impact on your team and your client.
2. Explain how you provide client service excellence in all that you do
3. Isolate the single most important factor that has contributed to the success of your team over the qualifying period.
4. Confirm your team’s financial performance for its last complete financial year and demonstrate how your team has achieved profitable growth as compared to the previous financial year. Note figures must only be submitted for your qualifying regional office(s)

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 250 words each

1. Outline one specific matter you have handled during the qualifying period and explain why it had a major impact on you and your client
2. Give specific examples to illustrate how your service and care has exceeded a client’s expectations
3. Explain how you have contributed to the success of your chambers during the qualifying period
4. Isolate the single most important factor that has contributed to your success over the qualifying period

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 250 words each

1. Detail your chamber’s top three highlights and define the single contributing factor to your success during the qualifying period
2. What steps have you taken to ensure the wellbeing of your staff and what active measures do you take to ensure equality, diversity and inclusion in your firm?
3. Give details of your chamber’s involvement in three notable matters over the qualifying period and explain why they have given your chambers a sense of pride and satisfaction
4. Set out how you maintain a sense of collective pride and contribution within your chambers

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 250 words each

1. Explain and quantify how you have contributed to the success of your firm during the qualifying period
2. Give one specific example to demonstrate how your vision and thinking has positively influenced the future strategy of your firm
3. Outline one specific matter you have handled during the qualifying period and explain why it had a major impact on you and your client
4. Isolate the single most important factor that has contributed to your personal success over the qualifying period

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 250 words each.

1. Detail your firm’s three top highlights from the qualifying period
2. What steps have you taken to ensure the wellbeing of your staff and what active measures do you take to ensure equality, diversity and inclusion in your firm?
3. List three new clients your firm has attracted during the qualifying period and explain why they have given your firm a sense of pride and satisfaction
4. Isolate the single most important factor that has contributed to the success of your firm over the qualifying period

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 250 words each.

1. Detail your firm’s three top highlights from the qualifying period
2. What steps have you taken to ensure the wellbeing of your staff and what active measures do you take to ensure equality, diversity and inclusion in your firm?
3. List three new clients your firm has attracted during the qualifying period and explain why they have given your firm a sense of pride and satisfaction
4. Isolate the single most important factor that has contributed to the success of your firm over the qualifying period

10 marks will be given for each of the criteria below which should be no longer than 250 words each.

1. Detail your firm’s three top highlights from the qualifying period
2. What steps have you taken to ensure the wellbeing of your staff and what active measures do you take to ensure equality, diversity and inclusion in your firm?
3. List three new clients your firm has attracted during the qualifying period and explain why they have given your firm a sense of pride and satisfaction
4. Isolate the single most important factor that has contributed to the success of your firm over the qualifying period

It goes without saying that the entire country will long remember the NHS staff, key workers and others on the front-line whose personal sacrifices helped keep our country running.

This new award will honour the unsung heroes of the legal profession - those individuals or teams from HR, finance, IT, marketing, secretarial or admin, whose contribution has helped keep their practice running during unprecedented times.

Please demonstrate the nominee’s commitment to the firm’s business agenda. Outline how they followed best practice; how they helped motivate and inspire others; and how their approach has positively impacted on the firm as a whole.

We want to hear about individuals and/or teams that have gone above and beyond to help others during this difficult time and we want to recognise those champions who have really made a difference to their clients, suppliers, colleagues and the firm/chambers in general during the pandemic.

Nominations should be no longer than 800 words and give specific examples of support provided.

The Council of the Manchester Law Society will review all nominations and announce the recipient at the Awards Dinner.

Please nominate a lawyer or legal professional who you think has made an unrivalled impact and lasting contribution to the legal services market in the region during their lifetime.

Using up to 1,000 words, set out why you think your nominated person deserves to be recognised. Your submission should consider such qualities as their pioneering business flair, the values and ethical standards they uphold, why they are an inspiration and why they will have made a long lasting impact on the legal community.

The Council of the Manchester Law Society will review all nominations and announce the recipient at the Awards Dinner.