Professional Leadership Award

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This Award recognises a solicitor who demonstrates exceptional professional and ethical leadership and a strong commitment to developing the capability of others. 

It celebrates excellence in legal practice, integrity, mentorship and the contribution practitioners make by supporting, guiding and developing other members of the profession. The Award reflects the Law Society’s commitment to fostering a competent, ethical and trusted legal profession. 

Assessment Criteria

  • How has the nominee demonstrated exceptional professional and ethical leadership through their legal practice, conduct and professional judgement? (50 per cent) 
  • How has the nominee actively mentored, supervised, sponsored, educated or otherwise supported the professional development and capability of others? Please provide specific examples. (25 per cent) 
  • How has the nominee’s leadership positively impacted individuals, workplace culture, professional standards or the broader legal profession? Please provide evidence of the outcomes achieved. (25 per cent) 

Eligibility 

Nominations for this award are open to individuals who: 

  • Are a NSW solicitor; and 
  • hold a current NSW practising certificate; and 
  • are members of The Law Society of NSW 

Category open to self-nomination. 

Nominations close 27 September. 

Nominate here

Key dates

  • Nominations open Wednesday 12 August 
  • Nominations close Sunday 27 September
  • Awards ceremony Friday 20 November