Supporting excellence in legal journalism

The Justice Media 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 awards give national recognition to published works or broadcasts which:

• promote the highest standards in legal journalism,
• foster greater public understanding of the law, the legal system or any specific legal issue,
• inform and educate citizens as to the roles in society of the law, the courts, law enforcement agencies and the legal profession
• disclose practices or procedures needing reform so as to encourage the development and modernisation of Irish laws, courts and law enforcement agencies, and / or
• assist the legal profession, the judiciary, and all others involved in the administration of justice in attaining the highest professional standards.

Watch live on 24 June

To comply with public health guidelines, the presentation of the awards will take place in an online format, allowing any member of the profession to watch the ceremony.

Colleagues are invited to watch the event from 2pm on Thursday 24 June at www.lawsociety.ie/jma2021.