Prizes and AwardsLaw School and Law FoundationAcademic Enrichment AwardThe Law School recognizes graduating students who have served as teaching assistants in the Academic Enrichment Program for their significant contributions to enhance the academic achievement of other students.
The Thomas E. Deacy Trial Lawyer AwardEndowed in the memory of Thomas E. Deacy Sr., an eminent trial lawyer, by his wife and son, Mrs. Thomas E. Deacy and Thomas E. Deacy Jr., the Deacy Award is presented annually to a third-year law student who demonstrates trial skills and attributes possessed by Thomas E. Deacy Sr.
The Jay B. and Frances Dillingham Public Service AwardAn annual cash award is given to a student for participation in, or the study of, public service.
Emissary AwardThe Law School recognizes the graduating students who have served as its Emissaries for their outstanding service to the school.
The Sanford B. Ladd Award FundThis fund provides an annual cash prize to the student earning the highest grade in Real Estate Finance.
The Ralph S. Latshaw Award FundAn annual award of law books is given to a graduating student who has excelled in criminal law.
Law Alumni Association Harry S. Truman Leadership AwardThis prestigious award is given annually to a graduating third-year student who exemplifies commitment to the legal profession; service; and leadership standards as set by the Law School's most famous alumnus, Harry S. Truman. A cash award and plaque are presented.
Law Alumni Association Charles E. Whittaker AwardThe Law Alumni Association's Whittaker Award recognizes the outstanding third-year student who has advanced the intellectual life of the Law School. Both a cash award and plaque are presented.
The Annette Moore Award FundAn annual cash prize provided by this fund is given to the student earning the highest grade in Commercial Transactions.
Outstanding Academic Achievement AwardThis award provides a certificate to the member of the third-year class who has achieved the highest cumulative grade-point average during three years of study.
Marvin and Patricia Rich Corporate Law PrizeA merit-based annual award which recognizes second-year UMKC law students of superior character, academic achievement and potential, and who plan to pursue a corporate legal specialty after graduation.
The Candler S. Rogers Writing AwardThis award was endowed in memory of Candler S. Rogers, a former UMKC law professor, by a close personal friend and colleague. It recognizes Professor Rogers' long tenure as faculty adviser to the Law Review and his distinguished achievement in legal writing. It is given annually to the student who submits the most outstanding work of legal writing to the UMKC Law Review.
The John L. Sheridan Appellate Advocacy AwardsThe Sheridan Awards were endowed by Norman O. Sanders in memory of his law partner, John L. Sheridan, a distinguished alumnus of the Law School. They are presented annually to students who have shown outstanding achievement in the Ellison Appellate Moot Court Competition.
Structured Study Group Leader AwardThe Law School recognizes the graduating students who have served as teaching assistants in its Structured Study Group Program for their exemplary service in that capacity.
The Trial Practice Achievement AwardEndowed by contributions from classmates in memory of Terry T. Thomas, a Law School graduate, this award provides an annual cash amount and certificate to the student who has made the most significant progress in trial advocacy.
UMB Bank's Excellence in Estate Planning AwardAn annual award, consisting of both a cash prize and plaque, is presented to a graduating student who has demonstrated an outstanding aptitude for estate planning and achieved an overall excellent academic record.
The UMKC Law Review Honor AwardEndowed by attorney Wilbur L. Pollard, this award is presented annually to the student who has rendered the greatest service to the UMKC Law Review.
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