Nominations and submissions open
Entries officially open across all Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards categories.
THE AWARDS
About the Awards
ABOUT THE AWARDS
Recognising the individuals shaping the future of Australian law
Celebrating Australia's most accomplished legal professionals aged 30 and under
The future of the legal profession isn't waiting for tomorrow.
It's already appearing in courtrooms, boardrooms, negotiations, tribunals, and law firms across Australia.
Every day, young lawyers are leading significant matters, advising major clients, driving innovation, mentoring colleagues, and delivering outcomes that rival the profession's most experienced practitioners.
Lawyers Weekly's 30 Under 30 Awards program exists to recognise those achievements.
These awards celebrate the exceptional lawyers aged 30 and under who are making a measurable impact across every corner of the Australian legal profession.
This isn't recognition for years served.
It's recognition for excellence delivered.
Being named a finalist or winner places your achievements before partners, general counsel, barristers, firm leaders, employers, clients, and the broader legal profession through Lawyers Weekly's national platform.
Whether you're submitting your own achievements or nominating an exceptional colleague, this is your opportunity to celebrate the next generation of Australia's legal leaders.
KEY DATES
2027 awards calendar
Nominations close
Final opportunity to nominate an outstanding young lawyer for national recognition.
Submissions close
All entries must be completed and submitted through the awards portal. Late submissions cannot be accepted.
Finalists announced
The 2027 finalists will be revealed exclusively via Lawyers Weekly.
Awards gala
Australia's brightest young legal professionals come together for a black-tie celebration as Lawyers Weekly's 30 Under 30 2027 winners are announced.
NOMINATIONS
Know a young lawyer who deserves national recognition?
The lawyers making the biggest impact are often the least likely to promote themselves.
They're focused on delivering exceptional client outcomes, preparing for hearings, meeting impossible deadlines, mentoring junior colleagues, and taking on the next challenge.
A nomination ensures their contribution doesn't go unnoticed.
Nominate an outstanding colleague, employee or industry peer and encourage them to showcase the work that's helping shape the future of Australia's legal profession. A nomination could become the defining moment in their career.