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Access to Justice Award
Opening the law to people who could not otherwise reach it.
About this category
This award recognises an individual, firm, chambers or organisation whose pro bono, legal aid or community legal work has widened access to justice. Judges look for the need met, the people helped and the lasting difference made.
Eligibility
- Open to lawyers
- Firms
- Chambers
- Law centres and charities
Judging criteria
- Need addressed
- People helped
- Outcomes
- Commitment
- Lasting impact
Qualitative criteria
Commitment that goes beyond obligation.
Metrics
- People helped
- Hours given
- Matters resolved and partner or client feedback
Additional criteria
Entries should include a concise case study, supporting figures and, where possible, client or colleague evidence. Client identities, privileged material and commercially sensitive details must not be disclosed: describe matters in anonymised terms, and give figures as percentages or ranges where needed. Nothing in an entry is shared beyond the judging panel. Judges consider the size of the firm, chambers or team, so smaller practices compete on equal terms.
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