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LexisNexis Awards 2025: entries open

02 October 2024
Issue: 8088 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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Entries are now open for the LexisNexis Legal Awards 2025, and there are an extra four categories up for grabs

The annual event, a staple of the legal calendar, celebrates innovation, contribution and leadership in categories such as Dispute Resolution Team of the Year, Employment Team of the Year, Business Development Award, Case of the Year and Knowledge Management Award.

And, for the very first time, next year’s awards will also include prizes for Trainee Scheme of the Year, Costs Law Team of the Year, University Commercial Impact Award (for courses that excel at equipping students in commercial awareness and business nous), and University Pro Bono Award.

Whichever category interests you, enter now for a chance to see your nominees scoop one of the 24 awards on offer.

Issue: 8088 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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