About the Awards
National awards are presented to ABA-approved law schools, students, and student organizations from ABA-approved law schools in the following categories.
Awards
Each year, the ABA Law Student Division recognizes the achievement of individual law students, law school organizations, and law schools.
Henry J. Ramsey, Jr. Diversity Award
This award recognizes contributions toward the achievement and advancement of diverse individuals.
Judy M. Weightman Memorial Public Interest Award
This award recognizes outstanding contributions to underrepresented groups or public interest causes.
Student Bar Association Award
This award recognizes the efforts of an SBA to create a better law school environment and positive image.
Membership and Activity Award
This award recognizes law schools for outstanding ABA membership efforts, involvement, and activity in the ABA Law Student Division.
Law School Newspaper Award
This award recognizes outstanding student-run law school newspapers.
Awards for Young Lawyers and Law Students
Dozens of young lawyers and law students are honored each year through ABA member groups’ awards. These ABA awards recognize public service, professionalism, community involvement in the legal profession, and much more.
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