In keeping with the Law School’s longstanding commitment to encouraging its students to engage in public service activity, the Law School faculty has adopted a program for recognizing students who engage in significant amounts of public service work. This is a voluntary program.
There are three levels of recognition granted at graduation, each with minimum hourly requirements:
- Pro Bono Excellence Recognition: 50 hours of qualifying legal pro bono volunteering during law school
- Public Service Recognition: 50 hours of qualifying volunteering during law school
- Public Service Leadership Recognition: 100 hours of qualifying volunteering during law school
Students in all categories will be recognized at graduation with a gold and purple cord included with their regalia. Students attaining these levels of recognition will receive certificates and are encouraged to include this honor in their resumes. For full information, please review the Pro Bono and Public Service Recognition Program.