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National Paralegal Awards open for entries

29 March 2023
Issue: 8019 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Career focus
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The annual National Paralegal Awards, hosted by the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) and the Professional Paralegal Register (PPR), has opened for entries. 

The categories include Best Law Firm—paralegal development; National Paralegal of the Year, Best Conveyancing/Real Estate Paralegal, Best Will Writing Organisation, and the National Paralegal Business of the Year. Entries close at 5pm on 26 May.

Linda Ford CEO of CILEX, which acquired the Institute of Paralegals and the PPR earlier this year, said: ‘Paralegals play a vital role in the delivery of legal services and we want to recognise their hard work and achievements.’

Enter at www.nationalparalegalawards.com.

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