Categories and criteria

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 an initiative put in place by an individual or team from your HR, finance, IT, marketing, secretarial, admin or support that has helped keep your firm/organisation provide the highest quality service for clients, staff and/or the company
2. Outline how this initiative has positively impacted on your firm/organisation/staff/clients
3. Provide specific details that demonstrate the tangible results of the initiative
4. Give details of other initiatives (not already covered) that are worthy of mention

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. Give one example of how your firm/organisation has championed equality, diversity and inclusion
2. Outline the impact and results achieved from the above activity
3. List any further initiatives your firm/organisation has undertaken to support this agenda
4. Give an example of how your firm/organisation can demonstrate that your equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives/new practices leave a lasting legacy

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. Explain how your team has 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 your team helped overcome it.
3. Outline one specific matter your team 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 teams 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. 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. 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. 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

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.