BWS Women in Law Awards
Celebrating Excellence.
Championing Equality.
Inspiring the Future.
⚖️ Awards Lunch: Thursday 12th March 2026
Get Involved…
Join us in celebrating and empowering the exceptional women in law.
For sponsorship enquiries, please contact: Lynne@bwsltd.co.uk
Dates to Remember
✨ Award entries open: 14 Oct 2025
Entries close 6 Feb 2026
Judging 10th Feb 2026
Shortlist announced 12th Feb 2026
Awards lunch & ceremony: 12 Mar 2026
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
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Open to individuals and/or teams led by women operating within this practice area.
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Open to individuals and/or teams led by women operating within this practice area.
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Open to individuals and/or teams led by women operating within this practice area.
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Open to a female solicitor working within a public or private organisation in Scotland.
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Open to firms that have 1 to 50 employees based in Scotland or earn up to £10 million in annual turnover nationwide.
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Open to firms that have under 250 employees based in Scotland or earn between £10 million and £50 million in annual turnover nationwide.
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Open to firms that have 250 plus employees based in Scotland or earn between £10 million and £50 million in annual turnover nationwide.
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Open to trainee solicitors employed by a law firm or in-house legal team in Scotland.
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Open to solicitors in Scotland (nomination by a third party is required).
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Open to individuals supporting the development of trainee and/or junior solicitors in Scotland.
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How to Complete a Self-Nomination or Nominate Someone
Use this guide to help you prepare a strong nomination—whether you’re entering yourself, a business, or an individual.
Download the Forms
The Self-Nomination and Nomination forms are available to download on each award category page. Simply visit the category you wish to enter and click Download Forms.
Preparing Your Entry
Read the criteria for your chosen category.
Provide clear, specific examples of achievements and impact.
Include any supporting evidence or documentation.
Ensure all contact details are complete and accurate.
A well-prepared, detailed entry will strengthen your nomination. Let me know if you’d like an even more concise version.
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