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Law School Announces 2020 Graduation Awards
May 19, 2020
John P. Acher Award
To recognize outstanding achievementRiley Wavra
Emmett C. Angland Award
For demonstrated conviction and concern in the rendition of Legal ServicesAwarded by clinic
Riley Wavra
Clinical Legal Education Outstanding Student Award
For excellence in field work and excellence in the seminar component of the clinicAlly Seneczko
Edward A. Cremer Award
For the best research paper in the field of Environmental LawDean's Award
For recognition of student leadershipMarthe VanSickle
Fran Elge Award
For recognition of demonstrated commitment to human equalityDylan Jaicks
William S. Frost and Maylinn Smith Award
To acknowledge a strong commitment to, and enthusiasm for protecting and enhancing the rights of Indian peoples and TribesMarissa Mahkuk Compton
Norman Hanson Legal Writing Award
For the best appellate brief in appellate advocacyJoe Weaver
International Academy of Trial Lawyers Student Advocacy Award
For students who demonstrate an overall ability in trial advocacy by high achievement in trial practice, evidence, and pleading and procedure coursesLacey Fortin and Marthe VanSickle
Eddye McClure Award
Given by the Indian law section of the State BarVictoria Parker
Justin Miller Award
For outstanding leadership of the Montana Law ReviewBritton Fraser and Riley Wavra
Carol Mitchell Award
For demonstrated excellence in the study and practice of alternative dispute resolutionBrittney Mada
Order of the Barristers
For outstanding achievement in appellate advocacyTypically award up to eight students, historically using combination of competition performance and GPA to break ties
Elliott McGill, Rebekah Gryder, Holly Suek, Allison Barnwell, Brent Mead, Thomas Mooney-Myers
Outstanding Law Student Award
Awarded by the Student Bar AssociationBrittney Mada
Exceptional Pro Bono Legal Services Award
To recognize exceptional volunteer legal services as a law studentBrittney Mada
Paul Raftery Award
Awarded for exceptional dedication and diligence in their approach to clinical workBrittney Mada
J. Martin Burke Award
For excellence in clinical studiesMarshall Anderson
Growth Mindset Award
For significant growth in competence in a clinical law placementAlicia Kelly