Faculty of Law announces 2024 scholarship winners

The University of Alberta Faculty of Law announces the class of 2024 Graduation Awards recipients. The awards recognize academic excellence, peer-voted awards and pro bono service.

The School of Law awards three prestigious awards based on overall class ranking. Samantha Doss received the Academic Excellence Award for graduating first in her class. Brett Callaway, the second-ranked student in his class, received the High Academic Achievement Award. Alexandria Rook, who held the third-highest GPA in the Class of 2024, received the Academic Excellence Award.

“We are immensely proud of all our graduates, but reaching this high level is very special. Being recognized at the Centennial Graduation Ceremony is a distinctive honor for these graduates. It is noteworthy that women won two of our highest awards this year, which reflects the growth and evolution of the Law School since its founding 100 years ago,” said Dean Cynthia Nance. “Congratulations to Samantha, Brett and Lexie for their demonstrated scientific excellence.” The identities of the top three students in the class are confidential until announced at the school’s graduation ceremony.

The winners of the Graduations Awards 2024 were also rewarded during the ceremony. These awards are determined by a graduate’s final grade in specific courses, total as a volunteer hours of service, or be nominated by a faculty member. These include:

• Kaycie Apfel, Nathan Price Chaney Memorial Award – Technology and Law
• Elli Archbold, WB Putman American Inn of Court Student Award
• Gunnar BartlettPro Bono Silver Medallion
• Jon Berry, WB Putman American Inn of Court Student Award
• Kate Braboy, WB Putman American Inn of Court Pupil Award, Pro Bono Silver Medallion
• Mills Bryant, Clinical Legal Education Association Outstanding Team Award, Pro Bono Silver Medallion
• Brett Callaway, Academic Excellence Award, Craig Sterne Memorial Prize – Estate Planning and Taxation
• Ben Cameron, WB Putman American Inn of Court Student Award
• Jack Curtis, Bogle-Sharp Prize, WB Putman American Inn of Court Student Prize
• Ethan Davis, Pro Bono Silver Medallion
• Robin Davis, Pro Bono Gold Medallion
• Rachel De CastroPro Bono Silver Medallion
• Samantha Doss, Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement, Bard Rogan Prize for Natural Resources
• Jissel Esparza Saucedo, Erron and Libby Smith Award for Outstanding Contribution to Law School Publications, WB Putman American Inn of Court Pupil Award, Pro Bono Silver Medallion
• Grace Faulkenberry, Pro Bono Gold Medallion
• Jeffrey Foor, Pro Bono Gold Medallion
• Noah Fowler, Pro Bono Silver Medallion
• Brett Garner, Forensic award
• Adrien Hannah, Joe C. Barrett Prize in Commercial Law
• Harrison Howle, WJ Arnold Memorial Award
• Travis Linn, Peer Elected Lecturer, WB Putman American Inn of Court Pupil Award
• Braden Petit, Pro Bono Silver Medallion
• Mikayla Jayroe, WB Putman American Inn of Court Student Award
• Gabriela Lopez-Gardner, Pro Bono Silver Medallion
• Callie Marsh, Pro Bono Gold Medallion
• Marcus Montgomery WB Putman American Inn of Court Pupil Award, Pro Bono Silver Medallion
• Tori Moore, Pro Bono Gold Medallion
• Michaela Parks, TC and Rosemary Carlson Memorial Award – Constitutional Law, Pro Bono Silver Medallion
• Hailey Petit, Robert F. Fussell Community Engagement Award, Pro Bono Gold Medallion
• Caitlin Robb, James H. McKenzie Award for Professional Responsibility and Ethics, Pro Bono Silver Medallion
• Lexi Robertson, Outstanding Contribution to Law School Community Award, Arkansas Legal Aid Student of the Year, WB Putman American Inn of Court Pupil Award, Pro Bono Silver Medallion
• Lexie Tower, Academic Excellence Award
• Kelsi Scarlett, WB Putman American Inn of Court Student Award
• Hunter Simmons, WB Putman American Inn of Court Pupil Award, Pro Bono Silver Medallion
• Amber Skinner, Robert F. Fussell Pro Bono Award, Pro Bono Gold Medallion
• Elizabeth Strickland, Price Mr. Jeff Starling, Jr. – Labor and Employment Law, WB Putman American Inn of Court Pupil Award, Pro Bono Silver Medallion
• Erin Wadley, WB Putman American Inn of Court Pupil Award, Pro Bono Silver Medallion
• Tanner Weber, Pro Bono Silver Medallion

About the Faculty of Law: The law school offers a JD as well as an advanced LL.M. program, with courses taught by nationally recognized faculty. The school offers unique opportunities for students to participate in as a volunteer work, internships, live client clinics, advocacy and newspaper experiences, and food and agriculture initiatives. From the admission of the Six Pioneers, who were the first African American students to attend law school in the South without a court order, to the graduate governors, judges, prosecutors and professors who became President of the United States and Secretary of State State, law school has a rich history and culture. Follow us at @uarklaw.