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Entries open for seventh annual National Paralegal Awards

02 April 2025
Issue: 8111 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Career focus , Training & education
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Entries are now open for the National Paralegal Awards, hosted by CILEX, the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives. 

The 18 categories include awards for best paralegal, paralegal business, public sector paralegal, in-house paralegal and legal aid paralegal. Send in your nominations by 15 June. The ceremony takes place at the Burlington Hotel in Birmingham on 18 September.

Rita Leat, former chief executive of the Institute of Paralegals, said the awards, now in their seventh year, have grown, ‘with competition becoming stronger as more talented professionals step forward to showcase their achievements.’

See here for more information.

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National Pro Bono Centre—Esther McConnell & Sarah Oliver Scemla

National Pro Bono Centre—Esther McConnell & Sarah Oliver Scemla

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Michelman Robinson—Akshay Sewlikar

Michelman Robinson—Akshay Sewlikar

Dual-qualified partner joins London disputes practice

McDermott Will & Schulte—Karen Butler

McDermott Will & Schulte—Karen Butler

Transactions practice welcomes partner in London office

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