Kevin De Silva Legal Article Competition 2023

For this year’s competition we are asking you to write an article/blog for publication in the Nottinghamshire Law Society’s Bulletin.

You can choose from one of the following legal topic areas:


·      The perceptions of resilience and support in a new work environment

·      Has the SRA's intervention done enough to protect young lawyers from a toxic workplace?

·      What will the effects of ChatGPT be to the legal profession?


Each entry shall be limited to no more than 800 words.

 

PRIZE


The Kevin De Silva Shield and a cash prize of £300

Two Runners Up prizes of £75.00 may also be awarded, in the discretion of the Judging Panel.


The winning article will be published in the Nottinghamshire Law Society’s Bulletin.

The winner will be announced at our Newly Qualified Solicitors & Newly Called Barristers Reception at Mem Saab, on Thursday 23rd November 2023.

The trophy will be formally presented at the Nottinghamshire Law Society AGM, which will be held on Tuesday 14th May 2024.

The judging panel will be comprised of senior legal professionals from the Nottinghamshire legal community.


This competition is open to trainee solicitors, solicitor apprenticeships, pupil barristers, students (including LPC, SQE and Bar Training Course) and paralegals (with up to 2 years' experience) that work and/or study in Nottinghamshire.


Download all the competition information here:


Kevin De Silva Memorial Legal Article Competition 2023 Rules, Marking Criteria, Hints & Tips

Kevin De Silva Memorial Legal Article Competition 2023 Entry Form


Closing date for entries, is Friday 10th November, 5pm. All entries to emailed to Head of Operations, Michelle Foster: michelle.foster@nottslawsoc.org

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