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What is the NALS Foundation Scales of Justice Award?
The Scales of Justice Award is an award presented by the NALS Foundation to recognize persons or entities who:

• Improve access to justice
• Improve the quality of legal services
• Promote the legal profession  
• Support the community where they work and live

Who can receive the NALS Foundation Scales of Justice Award?

Any person or business in your community who promotes the legal profession is eligible to receive the award. Recipients are not required to be NALS members (but they can be). Look here for ideas of whom to nominate

What does the Award Recipient receive?

The NALS Foundation will present a handsome certificate, suitable for framing, to the Award Recipient along with a statue award with the Scales of Justice etched on it. In addition, the Award Recipient will receive publicity through press releases and recognition on the NALS Foundation web site.

Who can submit nominations?

Individual members of NALS, chapters or state associations can submit a nomination. The submitter will be named in all publicity (unless anonymity is requested). The process is easy and you can submit your application at any time. You can submit the nomination online. If you prefer to mail or fax your nomination, use the nomination form in PDF or Word format. Submission instructions are included on the form.