Private Practice Rising Star of the Year
To recognise an emerging private practice lawyer already demonstrating exceptional legal ability, responsibility, initiative, client value and leadership potential.
Individual Leadership
Competitive Award
Entry route
Self submission, nomination or research led inclusion; hybrid assessment
Status
Competitive Award
Eligibility snapshot
- Between four and ten completed years since first professional qualification
- Not an equity partner for more than two years
- Significant personal responsibility in at least three Matters
- Maximum one Nominee per organisation in this category
Full requirements
- Between four and ten completed years since first professional qualification as a lawyer at the end of the Eligibility Period, unless the Awards Oversight Committee approves an exception based on documented circumstances.
- Not an equity partner for more than two years.
- Significant personal responsibility in at least three Matters.
- Maximum one Nominee per organisation in this category.
- Six Matters and a personal role explanation.
- Supervising partner or team leader reference.
- Client, joint counsel or independent professional reference.
- Evidence of initiative, development and contribution.