Leaders League
Leaders League submissions: deadlines, rules and template guide
Leaders League 2026 deadlines: 13 Mar 2026, 19 Jun 2026 (International, Cycle II) and 23 Oct 2026 (International, Cycle III). Deadlines for the 2027 research calendar are expected (not yet announced); typical timing: Three cycles: March, June, October. Download the submission form (Word) and referee list (Excel) for each ranking and return them before the cycle's deadline.
Leaders League researches its rankings in three cycles a year, each with its own deadline.
Leaders League key facts
| Deadlines |
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|---|---|
| How you submit | Downloadable submission form (.docx) + referee list (.xlsx) per ranking |
| Cost to submit | Not stated on the official pages we checked |
| Research period | Not stated on the official pages we checked |
| Publication | Cycle I May 2026; Cycle II October 2026; Cycle III February 2027 |
| Matter limit | Not stated on the official pages we checked |
| Length guidance | Not stated on the official pages we checked |
| Referee rules | Not stated on the official pages we checked |
| Confidential information | Not stated on the official pages we checked |
| Who submits | Not stated on the official pages we checked |
| Edition | 2026 research calendar (three cycles) |
Sources: leadersleague.com/en/questionnaires · leadersleague.com/questionnaires/plannings/international-research-calendar-2026-new.pdf
Common submission mistakes
- Missing matter detail. Each matter should say what happened, the firm's role, who led it, the value or stakes where publishable, the dates and the current status. Gaps here are the most common reason a highlight carries little weight.
- Essay-style highlights. Long narrative paragraphs and claims without evidence are hard for researchers to use. Short, specific, provable facts in the directory's own format read better.
Leaders League questions
When is the Leaders League submission deadline?
Leaders League 2026 deadlines: 13 Mar 2026, 19 Jun 2026 (International, Cycle II) and 23 Oct 2026 (International, Cycle III). Deadlines for the 2027 research calendar are expected (not yet announced); typical timing: Three cycles: March, June, October.
How do you submit to Leaders League?
Download the submission form (Word) and referee list (Excel) for each ranking and return them before the cycle's deadline.
When is Leaders League published?
Cycle I May 2026; Cycle II October 2026; Cycle III February 2027.
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