American Bar Association Government and Public Sector Lawyers Division
2027 edition · Nationwide
ABA Dorsey Award
Nomination
Not announced yet
From American Bar Association Government and Public Sector Lawyers Division's announcement. Publishers sometimes change dates, so check their page before you submit.
American Bar Association Government and Public Sector Lawyers Division websiteAbout this award
National recognition of exceptional public defender and legal aid work for indigent clients.
Who it's for
Individual lawyer serving indigent clients in a legal aid bureau, indigent defense or LSC-funded legal organization; employer must receive government funding. No numerical experience or ABA-membership condition stated. Nomination requires licensing/employer funding information, summary, 600–800-word narrative, three references and nominator statement; no supplemental materials.
Submitting this year?
Tracking Awards members get the submission link, a summary of what to send, and reminders for their whole team before ABA Dorsey Award closes.
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