The HCR Spark Award, presented by HCR Law, offers support to young people interested in a career in law. This year’s recipients are Lauren Woodhouse from Monmouth Comprehensive School, Jack Lawrence from Haberdashers' Monmouth School, and Meg Sheeran from Hereford Sixth Form College. "We look forward to welcoming them to the firm and running the HCR Spark initiative again next year." The award scheme honours Keith Shawcross, a solicitor who served the Wye Valley community for more than 50 years and was the last senior partner at Shawcross & Co before its merger with HCR Law. The award includes a £500 prize, a week-long work placement, mentoring, and an HCR Spark trophy.