Student Awards and Honors

The College of Law honors its students on a regular basis for their pro bono and public interest law activities.

Recognition for Student Pro Bono Service:

In fall 2002, the College of Law instituted a pro bono honors program that results in a certificate and public recognition for graduating students who comply with the provisions of the program, which include logging 50 or more hours of pro bono service during law school. To count for recognition in this program, a student's service must be performed without monetary compensation or academic credit. More information is available here.

Honors Banquet:

The College of Law hosts an Honors Banquet each year during which students, faculty and staff are recognized for their achievements in various areas. Some of the annual prizes honor students for their involvement in pro bono or public interest activities. For example, the Susan B. Anthony award is given to students who have "shown commitment to promotion of women's issues;" and the William M. Leech, Jr. Public Service Prize is given to students who have shown "an uncommon commitment to public service, either through their activities as students or their formal plans beyond graduation."