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Event date: Thursday, 30 July 2026 Venue: The Star, Sydney Welcome reception: 7:00pm AEST Official event start: 7:30pm Dress: Black tie

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It’s your time to shine

Held in July at The Star, Sydney, the black-tie gala event will showcase the depth of talent among professionals and firms across the nation’s legal industry while affirming the sector’s essential role in supporting Australia's expansion.

For more information on the awards program, click here.

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About the 2026 awards

Nationally recognising legal professionals and firms for their dedication to the sector

The Australian Law Awards are back for 2026 and once again bringing you an unparalleled awards program that identifies professionals and firms across the nation.

With 26 years of recognition, the awards program continues to recognise those who work tirelessly to make the legal industry thrive. From managing partners and general counsel to barristers, legal scholars and rising stars, the Australian Law Awards is the pinnacle event for recognising talent in the Australian legal industry.

Get ready to celebrate in style at an awards night designed for the stars. We are more excited than ever to celebrate those propelling the industry forward.

Take the first step to being recognised at a national level and build a reputation for excellence. The awards are open to all individuals and businesses operating in Australia that support the business of law.

Don’t miss your chance to win this coveted award and reap the benefits of a prestigious accolade.

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Event date: Thursday, 30 July 2026
Venue: The Star, Sydney
Welcome reception: 7:00pm AEST
Official event start: 7:30pm
Dress: Black tie

Why enter the awards?

Gain national recognition and elevate yourself or your business above the rest as up-and-coming names in the legal industry and across Australia.

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STAND OUT IN A COMPETITIVE MARKETPLACE

For organisations, securing one of these awards will set you apart when attracting and retaining the best talent, while strengthening your position when winning and retaining business. For individuals, recognition will underpin career advancement.
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HIGHLIGHT YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS

With a highly regarded judging panel, these awards provide peer-reviewed recognition of your capabilities and passion for driving the industry forward.
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GAIN RECOGNITION FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE AUSTRALIAN LEGAL INDUSTRY’S SUCCESS

An Australian Law Award reaffirms the role of your organisation, or you personally, in advancing the legal industry.

Key dates

9 April

Nominations and submissions open

Nominations and submissions closed.

8 May

Submissions close

Please contact Adrian Connell on 0448 021 996 or via email if you have any questions or need help lodging your submission.

11 June

Finalists announced

Finalists announced. Make sure you are registered to the Lawyers Weekly bulletin to receive updates

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30 July

Awards ceremony

Don’t miss out on the industry’s networking evening of the year in Sydney.

For ticket enquiries, contact Adrian Connell on 0448 021 996 or via email.

See what others are saying

"Fantastic event. Very professional. Excellent choice of host who struck the right balance of professionalism and entertainment. Had a great time. Well done team!"
- Anonymous
"It was a thrill to be nominated and short-listed for the Australian Law Awards sponsored by Lawyers Weekly and the University of New South Wales. All the liaisons with Lawyers Weekly personnel were very positive and welcoming. It decided me to attend the Australian Law Awards Ceremony at the ICC with some trepidation that Covid 19 was still omnipresent in Sydney. At the event, I met some extremely, enthusiastic young lawyers and this was very refreshing. The practice of civil and criminal litigation is relentless and extremely challenging. Accordingly, it was reassuring to note the passion of these young lawyers. I left the Australian Law Awards Event feeling reinvigorated and inspired to continue to fight for equality and justice for clients while upholding the Rule of Law."
- Dr Margaret Bakker Notary Public Barrister/Solicitor and Principal of Bakker Vagnarelli Lawyers South Australia
I was invited to attend by Lawyers Weekly and as it was the first time I have attended this event I thought it was wonderful. The atmosphere was fantastic, everyone seemed to have a ball. Thank you for the invite, we thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
- Anonymous

Event highlights

HIGHLIGHTS FROM LAST YEAR'S EVENT

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