Trainee / Paralegal / Apprentice / Legal Executive of the Year
Entry criteria
- Describe the piece of work you have undertaken in the qualifying period that you are most proud of.
- Give one specific example to illustrate how much progress you have made in the qualifying period.
- Outline an instance when your team and people skills were demonstrated.
- Describe an instance when you exceeded your employer’s expectations in the performance of your duties.
Please provide details for the nominator and nominee (either or both of which may be yourself). You will then be required to answer the above questions. Up to 250 words will be allowed for each.
The qualifying period is 1st January to 31st December 2025 and the deadline for entries is Friday 27th March 2026.
Entries are now closed for the 2026 Manchester Legal Awards!
A huge thank you to everyone who submitted their entries across our 22 categories – the standard of talent in the North West’s legal community never fails to impress. For those who missed out, don’t worry – we’ll be back next year.
In the meantime, the shortlist will be announced on Tuesday 5th May and all shortlisted nominees will be interviewed by a panel of judges on Friday 12th June.
The awards culminate in a black-tie ceremony on Thursday 2nd July at the iconic Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester – a night of recognition, networking, and celebration.
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