Each year we invite print and broadcast journalists throughout Ireland to take part in the Law Society’s Justice Media Awards.
Entries are now closed for the 2021 Justice Media Awards.
The awards recognise outstanding print and broadcast journalism that contributes to the public’s understanding of justice, the legal system and legal issues. 2021 marks 30 years of the Justice Media Awards, the longest running media awards in Ireland.
The 2021 Justice Media Awards will take place online on Thursday 24 June 2021.
James Cahill
President, Law Society of Ireland
The Justice Media Awards have been in existence for 30 years and are the longest running media awards in Ireland. They have grown from strength to strength in that time.
The objective of the awards is to give national recognition to published works or broadcasts which follow certain guidelines:
The 2021 Justice Media Awards will take place on Thursday 24 June.
Entries for the 2021 Justice Media Awards are now closed.
Contact Details
Tel: Siobhán Masterson on (01) 672 4831
Email: Send queries about the awards or application process to awards@lawsociety.ie.
As part of the evolution of the Justice Media Awards, the categories were reviewed and refreshed for 2021 to ensure they continue to reflect the modern Irish media landscape.
Entries were accepted under the following categories:
We particularly encourage entries from journalists from diverse backgrounds, and entries covering topics relating to the law that increase representation for gender equality, diversity and inclusion issues in Ireland. If you have any queries, please email awards@lawsociety.ie.
The Law Society's Adjudication Committee of the Justice Media Awards chooses winning entries based on a range of criteria.
This criteria includes:
The Adjudication Committee may, or may not, elect to present Justice Media Awards or Merit Certificates in each category. The number of awards made is at the discretion of the committee. Principal factors when judging are:
No correspondence is entered into in relation to judging criteria or judging decisions. The presentation of an award by the Law Society is not contingent upon, and does not necessarily represent, an endorsement by the Law Society of winning entrants' views.
Our sincere congratulations to all Award and Merit winners.
View details of the winners and citations from previous awards.
The Justice Media Awards 2020 were presented on Thursday 25 June 2020 by President of the Law Society Michele O’Boyle and Director General Ken Murphy online. View details of the 2020 winners. Watch the 2020 Justice Media Awards presentations online.
See photos of the event in the 2020 gallery.
The Justice Media Awards 2019 were presented on Thursday 27 June 2019 by President of the Law Society Patrick Dorgan and Director General Ken Murphy at the Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7. View details of the 2019 winners.
See photos of the event in the 2019 gallery.
The Justice Media Awards 2018 were presented on Thursday 21 June 2018 by President of the Law Society Michael Quinlan and Director General Ken Murphy at the Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7. View details of the 2018 winners.
See photos of the event in the 2018 gallery.
The Justice Media Awards 2017 were presented on Thursday 22 June 2017 by President of the Law Society Stuart Gilhooly and Director General Ken Murphy at the Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7. View details of the 2017 winners.
See photos of the event in the 2017 gallery.
The Justice Media Awards 2016 were presented on Thursday 23 June 2016 by President of the Law Society Simon Murphy and Director General Ken Murphy at the Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7. View details of the 2016 winners.
See photos of the event in the 2016 gallery.
The Justice Media Awards 2015 were presented on Thursday 4 June 2015 by President of the Law Society Kevin O’Higgins and Director General Ken Murphy at the Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7. View details of the 2015 winners.
The Justice Media Awards 2014 were presented on Thursday 12 June 2014 by President of the Law Society John P. Shaw and Director General Ken Murphy at the Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7. View details of the 2014 winners.
The Justice Media Awards 2013 were presented on Thursday 13 June 2013 by President of the Law Society James McCourt and Director General Ken Murphy. View details of the 2013 winners.
The Justice Media Awards 2012 were presented on 7 June 2012 to the by Director General Ken Murphy and President of the Law Society Donald Binchy. View details of the 2012 winners.
The Justice Media Awards 2011 were presented on 2 June 2011 by Vice-President of the Law Society Kevin O’Higgins.
The Justice Media Awards 2010 were presented on 3 June 2010 by past-President of the Law Society John D. Shaw.
Click on the thumbnail below to browse the gallery of Justice Media Award winners for the relevant year.