COMPETITION WILL GIVE CAREER BOOST TO UK’S BRIGHTEST Future Legal
Mind
National
Accident Helpline aims to help propel the career of the country’s
most promising legal talent with exciting new prizes
most promising legal talent with exciting new prizes
Law students
and those starting out in a legal role could win a package of prizes to support
their fledgling career in a competition being run by National Accident Helpline.
The UK’s
leading provider of personal injury advice, services and support launches its Future
Legal Mind Award today. This year – the competition’s fifth – the winner
will receive an enhanced collection of prizes which include mentoring and
networking guidance.
Launched
in 2014, Future Legal Mind is recognised as an excellent practical springboard for
aspiring lawyers, with previous winners and finalists benefiting from the acclaim
and support that comes with success.
Ten
entrants will be shortlisted for the award, with the winner being named the
UK’s Future Legal Mind 2019. As well as receiving £2,000, the 2019 prize has
been extended to include the winner starring in a showcase film which will highlight
their skills and be promoted across National Accident Helpline’s digital
channels. The prize will also include valuable mentoring and networking
guidance – with the jewel in the crown, a meeting in London with a leading
legal politician.
Based on industry feedback and
highlighting the increasing challenges faced by those seeking and starting
careers in legal professions, the entry criteria has also been broadened to
include those currently
working towards a nationally-recognised law or legal services qualification and
those who have achieved one within the last two years. This
inclusion ensures the country’s brightest legal minds are able to participate
in the opportunity to secure a head-start in their careers.
Simon Trott, Managing Director of National Accident Helpline and chairman of the judging panel, said: “We first launched the Future Legal Mind Award to bring recognition to young legal talents who share our passion for giving customers the best service possible. The 2019 entry process and prize package has been enhanced to reflect our commitment to attract the very best people to the legal sector as well as the modern challenges they face in the early stages of their career.
“In addition to a financial contribution
towards their career advancement, we have made some exciting additions to the
prize. Our winner will receive mentoring directly from our Legal Director,
Jonathan White, and Partnerships Director, Adam Nabozny – both qualified
lawyers with a wealth of experience – as well as introductions and networking within
the legal sector and Government. They’ll also star in a professionally produced
short film which they can share to help boost their career.
“It’s
been heartening to see the positive impact the previous years’ awards have had
on our winners’ careers and we are excited to continue offering
this great opportunity for one promising talent to be named the UK’s Future
Legal Mind in 2019.”
Entry Process
This
year, the entry process has been simplified and split into two parts, with
round one a personal response to a statement, which can be found here, by 28th February 2019. In round two, the judges will select a
shortlist of 10 people and invite them to submit a short home-made video (1-2 minutes) to
support their written response, including why they have applied and how their
initial entry represents them as a Future Legal Mind.
Why enter Future Legal Mind? Previous winners give their views:
Gbemisola Obolo,
winner of Future Legal Mind 2018: “I
am grateful to National Accident Helpline for the opportunity and for
furthering my venture into a career in law – having this opportunity is an
excellent head start to set myself apart in a competitive industry.”
Hana Kapadia, winner
of Future Legal Mind 2017: “To win
such a prestigious award was incredible and a real honour. It has helped my
career hugely in that it has absolutely been a talking point in interviews. I
would absolutely recommend any law student thinking of applying to go for it.”
Tom Phillips, winner
of Future Legal Mind 2016 and now a first six pupil at QEB Hollis Whiteman:
“Future Legal Mind offers a unique
opportunity to distinguish yourself from others and may ultimately help you to
secure a training contract or pupillage – in today’s competitive environment
simply being a good student usually isn’t enough. Go for it – you have nothing to
lose!”
About National Accident Helpline
National Accident Helpline is the UK’s leading
provider of personal injury advice, services and support. With 25 years'
experience, we have helped more people injured in accidents than anyone else.
We have never placed a single cold call and are proudly rated 5 out of 5 on
Trustpilot for customer recommendation. For more information, visit www.national-accident-helpline.co.uk
Further information on Future Legal
Mind 2019
Information
for entrants is available at www.national-accident-helpline.co.uk/future-legal-mind
Prize structure
The winner will receive a
- £2,000 cash prize
- Mentoring
from National Accident Helpline Legal Director, Jonathan White, and Partnerships Director, Adam Nabozny - both qualified lawyers with a wealth of
experience
- - Meeting in London with a legal politician
- - A
starring role in a professionally produced video, endorsed and promoted by
National Accident Helpline, which the winner can share as part of raising their
own professional profile
Eligibility
Entries are invited from:
·
Those who are currently working towards a nationally-recognised
law or legal services qualification
·
Those who have achieved a nationally-recognised law or
legal services qualification within the last two years
The
competition is open to UK residents studying at educational institutions in the
UK or working at a UK-based company.
