Deadline Calendar
Legal Directory Submission Deadlines
Key submission windows for major legal directories and awards. Dates shown are indicative and may vary by year — always confirm with the directory publisher.
February
The Legal 500
FebThe Legal 500
FebChambers UK
Feb–MarChambers UK Bar
Feb–MarThe Legal 500
FebThe Legal 500
FebQ1 (Jan–Mar)
IFLR1000
Q1–Q2Financial & Corporate research cycle.
Latin Lawyer 250
Q1–Q2Annual Latin Lawyer 250 research cycle.
RSG India
Q1–Q2India research cycle.
Asian Legal Business (ALB India)
Q4–Q1ALB India Law Awards entry window.
IFLR1000
Q1–Q2Financial & Corporate research cycle.
Latin Lawyer 250
Q1–Q2Annual Latin Lawyer 250 research cycle.
RSG India
Q1–Q2India research cycle.
Asian Legal Business (ALB India)
Q4–Q1ALB India Law Awards entry window.
March
The Legal 500
MarChambers Latin America
Mar–MayThe Legal 500
MarApril
Chambers USA
Apr–JunQ2 (Apr–Jun)
Benchmark Litigation
Q2Global Arbitration Review
Q2–Q3Annual GAR 100 research cycle.
Asialaw Profiles
Q2–Q3Annual Asialaw Profiles research cycle.
Benchmark Litigation
Q2Global Arbitration Review
Q2–Q3Annual GAR 100 research cycle.
Asialaw Profiles
Q2–Q3Annual Asialaw Profiles research cycle.
June
The Legal 500
JunChambers Asia-Pacific
Jun–JulChambers Greater China
Jun–JulThe Legal 500
JunAugust
The Legal 500
AugThe Legal 500
AugQ3 (Jul–Sep)
Benchmark Litigation
Q3Benchmark Litigation
Q3–Q4India Business Law Journal
Q3–Q4Aligned to annual India awards/A-List cycle.
Benchmark Litigation
Q3Benchmark Litigation
Q3–Q4India Business Law Journal
Q3–Q4Aligned to annual India awards/A-List cycle.
November
The Legal 500
NovThe Legal 500
NovOther
Who's Who Legal
Rolling by practice areaBest Lawyers
RollingNominations and voting windows open by region.
Managing IP
Rolling by jurisdictionStaggered research cycle by region.
Leaders League
Rolling by countryResearch cycles vary by jurisdiction.
Chambers Global
Rolling by guideEach guide has its own deadline.
Who's Who Legal
Rolling by practice areaBest Lawyers
RollingNominations and voting windows open by region.
Managing IP
Rolling by jurisdictionStaggered research cycle by region.
Leaders League
Rolling by countryResearch cycles vary by jurisdiction.