An annual awards celebrating the city's legal community has opened for entries.
Birmingham Law Society's 2024 Legal Awards will be its 22nd ceremony and celebrate achievement across 14 different categories including three new ones.
They are outstanding student contribution, junior barrister (ten years' call and under) and Legal PA.
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Alice Kinder was sworn in last month as new president of the law society, the youngest in the sector body's 205-year history.
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She said "As president of the Birmingham Law Society, I am delighted that one of my first acts is to launch the Legal Awards 2024.
"In line with my themes of community and opportunity, this year's awards have been revised to ensure every facet of our vibrant legal profession is recognised and celebrated. With that in mind, we will be introducing three new awards for 2024.
"Whether you are an experienced practitioner, an innovator, a rising star or someone who is providing exceptional support to the delivery of legal services, these awards are designed to be inclusive and give every deserving individual and organisation the chance to step into the spotlight.
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"Put forward those who inspire you, share your own successes and embrace this opportunity to be part of a celebration that highlights not just the incredible talent in our local legal community but also the collaborative spirit that defines us."
The event will be held on March 14 at the ICC in Birmingham and the deadline for entries is October 31.
Visit the law society's website for more information and to enter.
The full list of categories for 2024 is:
- Outstanding Student Contribution of the Year
- Apprentice of the Year
- Trainee Solicitor of the Year
- Paralegal of the Year
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- Legal PA of the Year
- Solicitor of the Year
- Junior Barrister of the Year 2024 (ten years' call and under)
- Barrister of the Year (over ten years' call)
- Partner of the Year
- In-House Lawyer of the Year
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award
- Pro Bono Award
- Regional Law Firm of the Year
- National Law Firm of the Year