FAQ

• NOMINATION STARTS - Monday 9th September 2024
• ENTRIES DEADLINE – Monday 21th October 2024
• JUDGING SESSIONS – 21-30 October 2024
• SHORTLISTS ANNOUNCED – Friday 31 October 2024 Latest
• AWARDS CEREMONY – Friday 21 February 2025, Istanbul

The Judges will be looking for evidence of clear and effective ways in which you share your successes and your story. Your objectives must be set out so that they are easy to digest. You should use examples wherever possible. The Judges will also consider the structure, presentation, and clarity of each entry.

Judges will read all nomination forms, considering any supporting materials submitted. All Judge’s evaluations will then be combined, and the highest-scoring entries will determine the shortlists.

Judges will meet to discuss the highest-scoring entries and then agree on the winner for each category. This may also involve meeting shortlisted entrants, and you will be notified if this is the case, to arrange a suitable interview time and date.

Only the Judges assigned to your category, and the Legal Leaders Award team will see your entry(ies). Judges must sign confidentiality agreements prior to receiving your entry(ies).

Every Judge will fully participate in the judging process and will:

• Bring knowledge, expertise and experience to evaluate all entries within their assigned categories
• Ensure every entry meets the set category criteria, and if applicable, re-allocate into the correct category alongside Legal Leaders Awards’ admin team
• Work in allotted pairs to provide scores and narrative for all shortlisted entrants (finalists) and award winners
• Declare any conflicts of interest with entrants that they are reviewing within their assigned categories
• Attend the Awards Ceremony where possible – it is important that our judges meet with our finalists, winners, guests, and sponsors.

We have outlined below the process that our panel of Judges will follow to ensure correct entry criteria from all entrants, narrow down the finalists, and select the winners from each category:

• Entrants will be checked for accuracy and eligibility by Legal Leaders Awards administration team soon after Monday 21th October, when the entries deadline closes
• Entries will be collated into their relevant categories
• All entries will be shared between the judging panel, as per the designated categories
• The Judging Sessions provide time to review, assess and score each entry and narrow down those to shortlisted entries (finalists)
• There may be some categories where Judges wish to carry out interviews (virtually) for the entrants to further support their decision-making process. You will be notified if this is the case soon after entries close
• By the end of Judging Sessions, each category shall also have a Winner. The Winners will be announced during the Awards Ceremony on 21 February 2025.

Shortlists are decided on October 30, 2024. From 30 October 2024, you’ll be able to see if you have been shortlisted. You just need to check our website!

If you are shortlisted, our team will get in touch with you via phone or email. We’ll send you details about how you will participate in the award ceremony and how many people you will participate with. The winners won’t be notified before the Awards Ceremony. This means that the news cannot be shared externally until we announce it onstage. The winners or the team behind the company or law firm will be called to receive the Award on stage. You must inform us of the name and surname of the person who will receive your award at least 10 days in advance! If you can't find anyone to claim your prize, please let us know.

For any questions about attending, please contact info@legalleadersawards.com