Commencement Day Awards

Each year at Commencement, the School of Law recognizes graduating JD and LLM students who have excelled in their overall scholarship or community service.

These awards honor student achievements in a wide range of areas, including:

  • Academic excellence in specific areas of study
  • Outstanding advocacy skills
  • Leadership within and beyond the law school
  • Exceptional commitment to the mission of a particular community or student group
Award Applications Award Descriptions 2024 Award Recipients

While most awards are based on faculty and dean nominations for academic achievement or community service, the awards listed below also accept self-nominations and nominations from others.