American Bar Association — Government and Public Sector Lawyers Division
2027 edition · Nationwide
ABA Hodson 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
Recognizes sustained or specific outstanding performance by a public-sector law office.
Who it's for
Government-funded public-sector law office/unit at federal, state or local level, including military, legal aid and public defenders. Individuals ineligible. No fixed experience or ABA-membership minimum stated. Office size, budget, funding, mission/service narrative and three references required.
Submitting this year?
Tracking Awards members get the submission link, a summary of what to send, and reminders for their whole team before ABA Hodson Award closes.
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