Four new categories make it into Scottish Legal Awards

Published on Sunday 4 October 2009 20:59

THE judges in this year's Scottish Legal Awards will consider entries in four categories appearing on the awards roster for the first time or returning to the programme after a break.

As well as prizes for Firm of the Year, and Paralegal of the Year, entries will be considered in the following new slots:

&#149 Young Advocate of the Year, developed to recognise outstanding individuals with up to seven years' experience.

&#149 Specialist Lawyer of the Year seeks to recognise an individual who holds expertise within a specific field for example renewable energy or the media.

&#149 Public Sector Law Team of the Year will recognise a team that offers a consistent and reliable service to local authorities, government or related agencies.

&#149 Training Provider of the Year will reward a post qualification training provider who supports the legal profession through additional qualifications.

&#149 Criteria and guidelines for the Scott + Co Scottish Legal Awards 2010 are available from.thelegalawards.com.