This year’s winners of the NALP Paralegal Achievement Awards are announced today (3rd Nov) as part of the sixth annual National Paralegal Day celebrations, hosted by NALP (The National Association of Licensed Paralegals).
These awards recognise outstanding Learners across NALP’s suite of Ofqual regulated paralegal qualifications.
The 2026 winners are:
Highest Achievement Award for the NALP Level 3 Award in Paralegal Practice
Hamzah Shah, studied at Datalaw
Highest Achievement Award for the NALP Level 3 Certificate in Paralegal Practice
Radiah Khanom, studied at BMet
Highest Achievement Award for the NALP Level 3 Diploma in Paralegal Practice
Aliysha Marie McIntosh, studied at Datalaw
Highest Achievement Award for the NALP Level 3 Diploma for Paralegal Technicians
Gabriella Rosie Bowman-Gauci, studied at Law Training Centre
Highest Achievement Award for the NALP Level 4 Diploma in Paralegal Studies
Natalie Winfield, studied at NPC
Highest Achievement Award for the NALP Level 4 Diploma for Associate Paralegals
Joanna Kelly, studied at NPC
Highest Achievement Award for the NALP Level 7 Diploma in Paralegal Practice
Kitty Biddle, studied at Law Training Centre
The winners, who have each achieved the top grades over the last 12 months are featured in a special National Paralegal Day film, alongside interviews with the winning NALP approved Centres and National Paralegal Day’s sponsors, Mindful Education and BARBRI.
National Paralegal Day shines a spotlight on the invaluable work carried out by paralegals, whose contribution to the legal sector is frequently under appreciated. Every year paralegals with a NALP Licence to Practise help thousands of people gain access to legal services they may not otherwise be able to afford, making justice more accessible. Across the country, paralegals also support solicitors, businesses and organisations of all sizes, working in environments as varied as local government, top tier football clubs and leading FTSE 100 companies.
National Paralegal Day sponsors:
Mindful Education produces award-winning professional courses and apprenticeships that continue to set new standards in education technology. Working in partnership with hundreds of training providers, colleges and employers, Mindful Education’s compelling mix of academic, technical and creative expertise brings learning to life, helping people to take the next step in their professional careers.
BARBRI is a global legal educator specialising in innovative technology to help law students and lawyers succeed in achieving their legal qualification. Their unique courses can prepare you for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) through to becoming a solicitor in England and Wales, as well as offering dual-qualification opportunities to become an attorney in New York or California. BARBRI has maintained the trust of legal students for over 50 years, helping more than 1.5 million law students and lawyers succeed in legal exams across the globe.
“Congratulations to all the winners of this year’s NALP Paralegal Achievement Awards. We’re proud to support National Paralegal Day, celebrating the vital contribution of paralegals and our shared commitment with NALP to creating recognition, opportunity and pathways for career progression.” said Rob Dudley, Head of Employability & Engagement, BARBRI.
National Paralegal Day, taking place on 3rd Nov this year, is hosted by NALP, a non-profit membership body and the only paralegal body that is recognised as an awarding organisation by Ofqual (the regulator of qualifications in England). Through its Centres around the country, accredited and recognised professional paralegal qualifications are offered for those looking for a career as a paralegal professional. http://www.nationalparalegals.co.uk
You can watch a film about the winners and why they are all proud to be paralegal here: https://www.youtube.com/@nalp-paralegalassociation
“It is a privilege to recognise the achievements of this year’s award winners. Their success is the result of hard work, determination and a genuine commitment to excellence. I would also like to acknowledge the outstanding Centres that have helped nurture and develop this talent. The paralegal profession continues to grow in importance, helping individuals, businesses and communities access the legal support they need. These winners are a credit to both the profession and their Centres. I am confident they will go on to make a significant contribution to the legal sector. I am sure they are all very proud to be a paralegal.” said NALP CEO, Chantal Cooke.
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