Legal Heroes | The Law Society
Being named as a Legal Hero is a rare honour reserved for the most impactful and inspiring solicitors – only a small number will be recognised each year.
Legal Heroes are solicitors who, through a particular piece of work, have:
- made a demonstrative, lasting and tangible difference to the life or lives of others, their local community or society as a whole
- brought distinction to the legal profession
Some examples could be someone who:
- identified a need in their wider community and took the initiative to create solutions or support – for example, setting up a legal advice centre, a shelter or a campaign group in support of a local cause
- established colleague networks on diversity, inclusion or mental health and was recognised within their place of work as inspiring change and delivering positive support
- took forward and developed a new area of law or legal rights to support and protect a vulnerable community, undertaking work to right a miscarriage of justice
- raised significant money for important legal-related causes
- has a track record of volunteering and making a difference within their community
Within this work, the individual must have demonstrated the values at the heart of the profession of:
- helping others in need
- putting the interest of others first
- outstanding leadership
- strong and consistent teamwork
Nominations are equally welcomed for:
- those who have carried out work as part of their paid employment or practice, for example, by acting in an important leading case
- those who have carried out pro bono work
Eligibility is not impacted by whether an individual’s work has already received publicity.