LEGAL DIRECTORY SUBMISSIONS | LEGAL 500 SUBMISSIONS
Boost your law firm’s profile. We have a proven record of helping clients with Legal 500 submissions and Chambers and Partners submissions.
LEGAL DIRECTORY SUBMISSIONS FOR LAWYERS AND BARRISTERS
The third-party endorsement you get from a legal directory submission is powerful. Legal directory submissions can also help build your credibility, attract new clients, foster loyalty with existing ones, and support your recruitment initiatives.
We have a proven record of helping clients with Legal 500 submissions and Chambers and Partners submissions. We understand the legal directory submission and review processes and have the writing skills to give you the best possible chance of success.
LEGAL DIRECTORY SUBMISSIONS FOR LAWYERS
Legal 500 SUBMISSIONS & Chambers and Partners Legal Directory Submissions
We understand that Legal Directories such as the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners are important to solicitors and barristers to build credibility, attract new business, illustrate the breadth and depth of their skill set, and support the recruitment of talent to their chambers. Directory quotes and rankings are an independent verification of your credentials that help build your signs of expertise, authority and trust.
However, all too often a lack of in-house resources means key information is not prepared, presented or submitted in the correct format, leading to missed opportunities for recognition and disappointing rankings.
The legal directory submissionS process
We can:
monitor Legal Directory research deadlines to ensure that you don’t miss any opportunities
prepare submissions and advising on where they can be improved to give you the greatest chance of improving or maintaining your rankings
manage the administration of the submission process thereby reducing the time spent by clerks and barristers on legal directory submission activities
liaise with the Legal Directory researchers to set up telephone interviews and help prepare for them
Members of the Orion Legal Marketing Team are experienced in helping legal professionals maximise their rankings having worked with specialist Legal Directory agencies in the past, which has provided them with real insight into how the directories assess entries. We can help draft and review entries to make sure they contain the correct information, in the right format to maximise your chances of a ranking. We have helped law firms get shortlisted for The Legal 500 UK Law Firm of the Year and their lawyers awarded Leading Individual and Tier 1 status.
Directory quotes and rankings are an independent verification of your credentials that help build your signs of expertise, authority and trust.
Legal Directory Submissions FAQ’S
What are Legal Directory Submissions?
Legal Directory Submissions involve the process of submitting your barristers chambers or law firm’s credentials and achievements to respected legal directories like Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, and others. These directories rank and review firms based on various criteria, providing clients with reliable information on the best legal practices.
Why are Legal Directory Submissions important for my law firm or barristers chambers?
Legal Directory Submissions are crucial because they enhance your firm’s credibility and visibility. A strong presence in leading directories can lead to increased client trust, more enquiries, and better opportunities for your firm to be recognised for its expertise and successes.
Which legal directories should my barristers chambers or law firm be submitting to?
The most recognised legal directories include Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 among others. The right directories for your firm will depend on your practice areas, target clients, and geographical focus. We can advise on the best directories to target based on your specific needs.
How do Legal Directory Submissions benefit my firm’s SEO?
Being listed in reputable legal directories can significantly boost your law firm's SEO. These directories have high domain authority, and a listing or link from them can enhance your website’s visibility in search engine results, leading to more organic traffic.
What information do we need to provide for a Legal Directory Submission?
Typically, a submission will require detailed information about your barristers chambers or law firm’s key cases, client testimonials, biographies of leading lawyers, and evidence of your firm’s expertise in specific practice areas. We guide you through the entire process to ensure your submission is as strong as possible.
Can you handle the entire Legal Directory Submission process for us?
Absolutely. Our team can manage the entire Legal Directory Submission process from start to finish, including selecting the right directories, gathering the necessary information, drafting and refining submissions, and ensuring timely submission to meet all deadlines.
How often should my firm submit to legal directories?
Most legal directories operate on an annual submission cycle. It’s important to maintain regular submissions each year to ensure that your firm’s rankings reflect its most up-to-date achievements and maintain your presence in these directories.
What are the common pitfalls in Legal Directory Submissions?
Common pitfalls include providing insufficient detail, missing deadlines, failing to highlight your firm’s unique strengths, and not following the directory’s specific guidelines. These can all result in lower rankings or even exclusion. We help you avoid these issues with expertly crafted submissions.
How long does it take to see results from Legal Directory Submissions?
The timeline for results can vary depending on the directory and the submission cycle. Generally, it takes several months from submission to ranking publication. However, consistent, high-quality submissions can yield long-term benefits for your firm’s reputation and client acquisition.
What sets your Legal Directory Submission service apart from others?
At Orion Legal Marketing, we combine deep industry knowledge with meticulous attention to detail. Our bespoke service is tailored to your firm’s specific needs, ensuring that your submissions are not only compelling but also strategically aligned with your broader marketing goals.
Our Approach
Our combined 100+ years’ legal marketing and business development experience means that we understand the culture, processes, and challenges within Law Firms, Mediation Practices, and Barristers Chambers and the markets in which they operate. We know what’s realistic, what gets the best results and have a solid proven, successful track record.
Our measurable marketing methods and techniques are focused on your success. We always tailor our approach to fit our clients’ specific needs but we have found by adapting the Design Council’s framework for innovation Discover, Define, Develop and Deliver every opportunity for value is maximised for our clients
DISCOVER
Most professional relationships are based on the ‘know, like’ trust’ approach. Ours is no different.
At the outset we will take the time to get to know you, your legal business, your target market and what you are trying to achieve so we can ensure we deliver the perfect solution.
You can ask us questions, see how we work, seek our opinion (we like to give it) and check that we are the right legal marketing agency to take you forward.
DEFINE & DEVELOP
Once we have an agreed brief, we will cost it out so you know exactly what you are paying for and what we will be delivering. No hidden costs guaranteed.
Once that is agreed we will commence work on your project.
We’ll make sure to keep you in the loop, letting you know how things are progressing without interfering too much in your busy working day. It’s our job to keep things on track and on budget so you don’t need to worry about it.
DELIVER
At the end of the project, we’ll deliver what you need and offer a handover process to make sure you are happy with everything.
Unlike some legal marketing agencies, we won’t just take the money and run.
We have ongoing relationships with most of our legal clients – supporting them in developing their marketing, growing their legal practices, and for the self-confessed technophobes assisting with website updates, posting articles and content on social media accounts.
Your relationship with your clients is unique. Trust is vital in securing the long-term success of your Law Firm, Mediation Practice or Barristers Chambers - let us help you build that in your target markets. We know the right questions to ask and can review your existing marketing activities as well as implement new initiatives.
With our keen eye for detail, we will ensure that every single image, piece of text, or marketing communication is co-ordinated to build your brand, put it front of the people who matter and ensure you are remembered for the right reasons.
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