Nominations are now open for the DWF Law Rising Star Award, a supplementary award to the 2026 Alumni Awards.
This award celebrates outstanding University of Liverpool graduates who are making a significant contribution to the legal profession during the early stages of their careers. We're looking for graduates who are already making their mark through exceptional professional achievement, leadership potential, innovation, or commitment to shaping the future of the legal sector.
The winner of the award will receive £500 and the opportunity to have a one-to-one mentoring/development meeting with a senior partner at DWF.
Nominees must hold a valid degree from the University of Liverpool, including qualifications awarded through our Liverpool, Leahurst, or former London campuses, as well as XJTLU, Singapore, and our online programmes.
Only graduates from the 2020-2025 class years are eligible to apply or be nominated for this award. Nominees must currently work, train, or otherwise be professionally engaged within the legal sector.
To nominate yourself or somebody else, please complete the nomination form, where you can also find the full eligibility criteria.
Submit your nomination by Tuesday 1 September, 5pm (GMT).
If you have any questions, please get in touch at alumni@liverpool.ac.uk.
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