The Young Lawyers Pro Bono Award recognizes outstanding pro bono legal services to the community by a young lawyer in Canada.
Eligibility
- A lawyer under the age of 40, or who has practiced for 10 years or less; Canadian Bar Association membership a prerequisite. Articling students who are CBA members are also eligible.
- There are no posthumous awards.
Nomination Procedure
The nominator must submit the following:
- A letter of nomination from a CBA member including full details as to why the individual should receive the award.
- A concise curriculum vitae of the nominee must be included.
- Three letters of support from CBA members stating reasons for the candidate's nomination.
- The full name, business & home address, telephone, fax and e-mail information of both the nominee and the three nominators shall be included with the nomination.
- Confirmation in writing from the nominee that he/she agrees to have his/her name put forward for the Award.
- Confirmation in writing from the nominee that he/she did not receive compensation or remuneration, either payment or in kind, for the pro bono work.
- Completed nominations must be submitted online and include all above noted documents.
Deadline for Applications
TBC
Apply online
Selection Process
- Selection made by a jury consisting of the President of the CBA, the Chair of the Young Lawyers - CBA, and a Past Chair of the Young Lawyers - CBA.
- More than one award may be considered in any one year.
- No award may be granted in any one year.
Award
The winner shall receive a $500 cash prize. The winner will be announced in a news release and a tribute will be published in the Association magazine, National.
Recent Winners
Previous Winners