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Cleary Memorial Prize
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The Cleary Memorial Prize (valued at $5,000) is open to any barrister and /or solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand who has been admitted during the period of three years ending on 31 August of the year of the award.
The winner will be the person adjudged as giving the most promise of service to and through the profession having regard to personal character; qualities of leadership as shown by achievement and service at school and at university; reliability, progress and enthusiasm displayed in practical training in preparation for the practice of law; academic attainments; and interest and participation in general activities.
The prize was instituted in memory of Sir Timothy Cleary, past President of both the Wellington District and New Zealand Law Societies and a Judge of the Court of Appeal until his death in 1962. It recognises and commemorates the fine example Sir Timothy's own life has set for young people entering the profession.
From 2008 the New Zealand Law Foundation has taken over administration of the prize from the New Zealand Law Society. The Foundation is committed to ensuring the prize remains relevant and will continue the original intent of the prize. The Foundation has increased the prize value to $5,000.
How to Apply
There is no official nomination/application form. Applications close at 5pm on the 30 September each year.
Nominations or applications, along with relevant information, reports, testimonials and, if possible, a report from the Dean of the Law Faculty attended by the nominee/applicant, should reach the Executive Director, New Zealand Law Foundation, PO Box 5056, Wellington, or be couriered to Level 1, Solnet House, 70 the Terrace, Wellington, by 5pm on 30th September.