Student Affairs

LLM Award for Leadership and Community Participation

Starting in 2005, the Law School began the tradition of recognizing LLM students during graduation activities who have exhibited outstanding Community Service and Leadership.

The person selected should distinguish him or herself by demonstrating the following attributes:

  1. Engagement with the whole Law School community in addition to showing leadership among the LLM students
  2. Showing a display of concern for the well-being of LLM students at the Law School and at the University
  3. Making effective efforts to promote integration of LLM and JD students
  4. Participating in Law School organizations and activities
  5. Devoting attention to academic performance in Law School courses

Eligibility and Selection Process

Nominations may be submitted by clicking on the link to the right or by e-mailing Suzanne Brown at brown@law.duke.edu.

LLM students are asked to include reasons and examples for nominating an individual. Nominations should be about one page in length.

The recipient will be announced at the Graduation Gala. Nominations will be accepted through April 10, 2009.

Awards

Each recipient will receive a gift, and a book in the Law Library will be dedicated on his or her behalf. Plaques with the names of the winners will be displayed in the International Studies suite.