
SOCIO-LEGAL THEORY
AND HISTORY PRIZE
This prize was created in 2015 with funding from a private benefactor. It is awarded each year for an outstanding contribution to socio-legal theory or to socio-legal history.
Nominations for 2025 are now closed. Nominations for 2026 will reopen next summer.
NOMINATIONS
A book prize for an outstanding contribution to socio-legal theory or to socio-legal history published in the 12 months up to 30 September preceding the closing date for nominations. The winner is announced at the SLSA Annual Conference and receives £250. The closing date for nominations is the first Monday in October each year.
All nominees and nominators must be current members in good standing of the Socio-Legal Studies Association.
Nominations must be made via our online form. Note: if you need the rules or the form in an alternative, accessible format, please contact the SLSA Administrator.




