BWS Women in Law Awards

Award Categories

Celebrating Women in Law in Scotland

The BWS Women in Law Awards are open to individuals and teams in private practice and in-house, at law firms and companies who are based in Scotland or providing services in Scotland

Commercial Property/Residential Property Award

Open to individuals and/or teams led by women operating within this practice area

Family and Child Law Award

Open to individuals and/or teams led by women operating within this practice area

Private Client Award

Open to individuals and/or teams led by women operating within this practice area

In-House Solicitor of the Year

Open to a female solicitor working within a public or private organisation in Scotland    

Law Firm of the Year (Small)  – Female leader

Open to firms that have 1 to 50 employees based in Scotland or earn up to £10 million in annual turnover nationwide

Law Firm of the Year (Medium) – Female leader

Open to firms that have 51 to 250 employees based in Scotland or earn between £10 million and £50 million in annual turnover nationwide

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     Rising Star of the Year – 0-5 years PQE

Open to solicitors and advocates in Scotland

    Trainee Solicitor of The Year

Open to trainee solicitors employed by a law firm or in-house legal team in Scotland

Solicitor of the Year

Open to solicitors in Scotland (nomination by a third party is required)

Boutique Law Firm of the Year

Open to boutique and single practice area firms in Scotland

Mentor of the Year

Open to individuals supporting the development of trainee and/or junior solicitors in Scotland

Advocate of the Year

Open to advocates working at the Scottish bar

Paralegal of the Year

Open to paralegals working in Scotland

Lifetime Achievement Award