The Ministry of Justice is inviting nominations for the 2024 Honorary King’s Counsel awards.
This is an honorary award unique to the legal profession and legal academics. It is a dedicated opportunity, made by royal prerogative, to recognise those who have had a significant, positive impact either on the shape of the law of England and Wales, or on the legal profession. This is for practice outside the courtroom.
What is most important is that nominations clearly evidence the significant, positive impact an individual’s efforts have had.
It is not a long-service award. Honours may be awarded for a significant impact over a long period of time, but they may equally be awarded for such an impact over a shorter period – it is the scale of impact that is important.
We are keen to recognise diversity within the profession, with awards that reflect the range of different legal careers and different backgrounds that make up the profession. You can see examples of previous successful nominees by viewing their biographies via this link.
The Honorary KC information page and nomination form can be accessed via the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/honorary-kings-counsel-nominations-deadline-30-september. Please note that nominations close on 30th September 2024.
If you have any questions, please email: HonoraryKC@justice.gov.uk.