Women in Law Categories

Women in Law: Best Initiative to Improve Female Representation within Senior Ranks 

This will be awarded to the best initiative focused on improving the representation of women in senior positions within a law firm, in-house legal team or Chambers. Submissions are open to UK firms, international firms operating in the UK, corporates and the Bar. Key factors taken into account will include a clearly defined strategy and demonstrable results.   

Women in Law: Best Initiative to Attract and Retain Talent  

This will be awarded to the best project intended to attract female lawyers and, importantly, keep them. Submissions are open to UK firms, international firms operating in the UK, in-house legal teams and The Bar. Submissions should demonstrate a clear focus and evidence of results that more women are now staying to build their careers within the organisation.     

Women in Law: Bar Champion of the year (Individual)  

This category acknowledges truly exceptional individual contributions to boosting female representation at the Bar over the last year. Submissions are welcomed from large UK chambers. Judges will be looking for evidence of involvement in key initiatives at Chambers or across the Bar more broadly. Please note this award could go to someone junior driving the effort – not just someone senior. 

Women in Law: Private Practice Champion of the year (individual) 

This category acknowledges truly exceptional individual contributions to boosting female representation in the profession over the last year. Submissions are welcomed from UK firms and international firms operating in the UK but contenders do NOT have to be lawyers. Judges will be looking for evidence of involvement/leadership of key firm-wide initiatives or broader efforts within the profession. Please note this award could go to someone junior driving the effort – not just someone senior.