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Faculty of Law Awards

General Information and Policies
The Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà offers both competitive and nominated awards and bursaries to students who are currently or will be enrolled in the Faculty of Law.

LIST OF AWARDS
Award Description Donor Number of Awards Value Award Criteria
A. Norman Maloney Memorial Bursary Family, friends and colleagues of Norman Maloney, a student at the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà from 1974-81 1 up to $1900 1 Offered annually to a student entering second or third year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Satisfactory academic standing
3 Financial need
4 Extra-curricular activities encompassing a wide range of community and/or sports involvement
A.L. Barron, Q.C. Prize in Labour Law Walter C. Barron, Q.C. in honour of his father, the late A.L. Baron, Q.C. 1 $250 1 Offered annually to a student in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law.
2 Most understanding and ability in the field of Labour Law
A.W.R. Carrothers Memorial Bursary in Law Family and friends in memory of Dr. A.W.R. Carrothers, President of the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà from 1969 to 1974. 1 up to $1000 1 Offered annually to a student entering first year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
Advocis Educational Foundation Scholarship Advocis 1 up to $700 1 Offered annually to a student entering third year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Based primarily on academic merit
3 Financial need may also be taken into consideration
4 Interest and aptitude in the area of estate planning
Alan D. Hunter Award Code Hunter Wittmann 1 up to $2900 1 Offered annually to a student in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law.
2 Most understanding and ability in LAW 629: Trial Evidence and Procedure
3 In the case of a tie, superior verbal skills and demonstrated commitment to the community and to volunteer services will be taken into consideration
Alberta Crown Attorneys' Association Prize Alberta Crown Attorneys' AssociationÌý 1 up to $325 1 Offered annually to a student in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 High standard of performance in LAW 410:  Crime: Law and Procedure
Alberta Environmental Appeals Board Prize Alberta Environmental Appeals Board 1 $250 1 Offered annually to a student in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Academic merit
3 Demonstrated excellence in environmental law Recipients will have completed at least one course in the Natural Resources and Environmental Law grouping
1 $250 1 Offered annually to a student in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Academic merit
3 Demonstrated excellence in environmental law Recipients will have completed at least one course in the Natural Resources and Environmental Law grouping
Alberta Law Foundation Bursary Alberta Law Foundation 12 $3000 1 Offered annually to students entering second or third year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
Alberta Law Foundation Entrance Bursary Alberta Law Foundation, in recognition of the diversity in the entering LLB class 6 $5000 1 Offered annually to students entering the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Academic merit Performance on the Law School Admission Test
3 Evidence of maturity
4 Extra-curricular activities Work experience Community involvement
5 Financial need
6 Whenever possible, one award will be offered to a Canadian aboriginal student
Alberta Provincial Judges Association - Chief Judge Ernie Walter Award Alberta Provincial Judges Association (APJA) 1 $2500 1 Offered annually to a student in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Financial need
3 Academic standing
Bill McCulloch & Associates Inc. Prize in Debtor/Creditor Relations Bill McCulloch & Associates Inc. 1 $250 1 Offered annually to a student in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 High level of performance in LAW 545: Debtor/Creditor Relations
Bishop & McKenzie Centennial Prize Bishop & McKenzie LLPÌý 1 $1000 1 Offered annually to a student in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law.
2 High standard of performance in LAW 649.27: Advanced Civil Procedure
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP Prize Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP 1 up to $500 1 Offered annually to a student in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law.
2 High standard of performance in LAW 402: Contracts
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP Scholar Award Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP 1 $5000 (Renewable in third year 1 Offered annually to a student entering second year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Academic standing in the top 10 per cent of the class in first year of studies
3 Financial need and extra-curricular activities may be considered Renewable in 3rd year providing recipient obtains an academic standing in the top 20 percent of the class in second year
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP Scholarship Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP 1 up to $2500 1 Offered annually to a student entering second year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Academic merit
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Scholarship Funded by an endowment established by Howard Mackie, Barristers & Solicitors 1 up to $2500 1 Offered annually to a student entering second year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Financial need
3 Must have placed in the top quartile in first year
4 Extra-curricular activities including community, volunteer or athletic involvement
Brian F. MacNeill Scholarship McCarthy Tetrault - Established in honour of Brian MacNeill, Chair of the Board of Governors, Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà 1 $2500 1 Offered annually to a student entering the LLB program in the Faculty of Law.
2 Academic merit
3 Must have a Bachelor of Accounting, Commerce or Business degree
Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer Bursary Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer, Barristers and Solicitors 1 up to $2500 1 Offered annually to a student entering second or third year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
C. Anne Simpson Prize Family, friends and colleagues of C. Anne Simpson, Q.C.
Established in recognition of her significant contributions to education, her profession, and her communities		 1 up to $800 1 Offered annually to a student in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law.
2 Highest aggregate standing in LAW 527: Taxation Law and Policy and LAW 541: Business Taxation
Canadian Petroleum Law Foundation Prize Canadian Petroleum Law Foundation 1 $2500 1 Offered annually to a student in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law.
2 Natural Resources Law
3 Academic merit
Canadian Petroleum Tax Society Faculty of Law Prize Canadian Petroleum Tax Society 1 up to $3000 1 Offered annually to a student in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law.
2 Outstanding performance in LAW 541: Business Taxation
CFUW Helen Steeves Memorial Scholarship in Law Canadian Federation of University Women/Calgary 1 $1200 1 Offered annually to a student entering second year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Academic merit
3 Some consideration given to financial need
Darlene Korolak Memorial Award Family, friends and colleagues of Rhonda Korolak in memory of her mother, Darlene 1 up to $300 1 Offered annually to a student entering second or third year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Academic merit
de Villars Jones Prize in Administrative Law de Villars Jones, Barristers and Solicitors 1 $750 1 Offered annually to a student in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Most understanding and ability in the Administrative Process course Academic merit
Donald P. McLaws Prize Friends and colleagues of Donald P. McLaws 1 up to $4000 1 Offered annually to a student entering third year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law.
2 High aggregate standing in the following courses: Must have completed both LAW 402: Contracts and LAW 404: Property, plus three of the following: LAW 509: Business Associations LAW 523: Natural Resources Law LAW 527: Taxation Law and Policy LAW 535: Commercial Transactions II: Secured Transactions LAW 537: Commercial Transactions I: Sale of Goods LAW 631: Commercial Transactions III: Payment Mechanisms LAW 659: Corporate Finance and Securities
Donnel O. Sabey, Q.C. Prize in Advocacy Law Bennett Jones LLP
Established in honour of Donnel O. Sabey by his partners in the Litigation Department at Bennett Jones Verchere		 1 up to $750 1 Offered annually to a student in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law.
2 Most outstanding ability in LAW 639: Trial Advocacy
E.S. Watkins Memorial Prize in Torts and Accident Compensation Family and friends of E.S. Watkins, Q.C.
Established in memory of the late E.S. Watkins, Q.C., formerly Chairman of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board of Alberta		 1 up to $500 1 Offered annually to a student in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law.
2 Outstanding performance in Torts and the Loss Compensation Process
Eileen Ackerman Memorial Bursary Family of Eileen Ackerman 1 $1000 1 Offered annually to a student entering second or third year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law.
2 Financial Need
3 Academic Merit
Elizabeth Brisco Bursary Estate of Elizabeth Brisco 1 up to $5000 1 Offered annually to a mature student entering first year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Academic merit Performance on the Law School Admission Test
3 Financial need
4 Extra-curricular activities, work experience and community involvement
Elizabeth Brisco Scholarship Estate of Elizabeth Brisco 1 $5000 1 Offered annually to a mature student entering first year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Academic merit Performance on the Law School Admission Test
3 Extra-curricular activities, work experience and community involvement
F. Richard Matthews, Q.C. Scholarship Pembina Corporation, in honor of F.R. Matthews on the occasion of his retirement from the Board of Directors, Pembina Resources Limited 1 up to $5000 1 Offered annually on the basis of academic merit to a student entering the LLB program in the Faculty of Law Bachelor of Commerce graduate of the Haskayne School of Business
2 Academic merit
3 Must have an Accounting concentration or already possess the C.A. designation In the event there are no suitable candidates, the award will be offered to a student who is a graduate of the Haskayne School of Business
Faculty of Law Alumni Alberta Opportunities Bursary Faculty of Law Alumni, with matching funds from the Alberta Opportunities Bursary Program 1 up to $900 1 Offered annually to an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Law.
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
Faculty of Law - Class of '91 Bursary Class of '91, Faculty of Law, University of Calgary 1 up to $300 1 Offered annually to a student entering second or third year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Not in receipt of another major award administered by the Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ
Faculty of Law - Dean's Prize G. Neil McDermid, Q.C. and David H. McDermid 3 $1000 1 Offered annually to students completing each of the first, second and third year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law.
2 Academic merit
3 One award offered in each year of study
Faculty of Law Bursary Faculty of Law Development Endowment 3 $5000 1 Offered to students in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law One award offered in each year of study
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
Faculty of Law Scholarship Faculty of Law Development Endowment 1 $5000 1 Offered to a student in any year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Academic merit
Felesky Flynn Prize in Taxation Law Felesky Flynn, Barristers and Solicitors, Tax Counsel 1 $1000 1 Offered annually to a student in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Most understanding and ability in LAW 527: Taxation Law and Policy
Frank L. Burnet, Q.C. Scholarship Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer
Established by the law firm of Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer in memory of Frank L. Burnet, Q.C.		 1 up to $2600 1 Offered annually to a student entering first or second year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Academic merit
3 Preference given to a student entering 1st year
Fraser Milner Casgrain Prize in Corporate Finance and Securities Law Fraser Milner Casgrain, Barristers & Solicitors 1 up to $650 1 Offered annually to a student in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law.
2 Most outstanding academic performance in LAW 659: Corporate Finance and Securities
Fraser Milner Casgrain Prize in Environmental Law Fraser Milner Casgrain, Barristers & Solicitors 1 up to $650 1 Offered annually to a student in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Most outstanding academic performance in LAW 531: Environmental Law
Fred Scott Bursary Endowed by Mr. Fred L. Scott of Calgary 1 up to $800 1 Offered annually to a student entering second year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Satisfactory academic record in the first year of the LLB program
3 Financial need
4 Demonstrated some involvement in public service to the faculty, the University, or the general community
Frederick and Marguerite Hulme Scholarship Frederick and Marguerite Hulme 1 up to $7500 1 Offered annually to a student entering first year of the combined LLB/MBA program If there is no suitable candidate, the award is offered to a student entering the LLB program and holding a degree in the following order of priority: MBA from the University of Calgary or another university; BSc in Engineering, Geology or Geophysics from the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà or another university; BComm from the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà or another university If there is no suitable candidate, then a student entering first year of the LLB program with a CA, CGA or CMA designation will be considered
2 Based primarily on academic record
3 Consideration of financial need
4 Must be engaged in full-time studies during the tenure of the award
Grant McKibben Award Friends, family and colleagues in memory of Grant McKibben, B.Comm '76, 1 up to $3750 1 Offered annually to a student entering second or third year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Financial need
3 Extra-curricular activities
4 Satisfactory academic standing
Howard Tidswell Memorial Award in Law Friends and colleagues of Howard Tidswell 1 up to $2600 1 Offered annually to a student entering second or third year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Exhibited qualities of integrity and public spiritedness exemplified by Howard Tidswell
3 Satisfactory academic standing
4 Financial need may also be taken into consideration
James Ferguson, Q.C. Memorial Bursary Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP 1 up to $2500 1 Offered annually to a student in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
James G. Kidd Scholarship Family of Justice James G. Kidd 1 up to $3000 1 Offered annually to a student entering second year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Academic merit
John D. Petrie, Q.C. Memorial Bursary in Law Mrs. Mary Petrie, in memory of her husband, John D. Petrie 2 up to $5000 1 Offered annually to students entering first, second or third year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Canadian citizen or permanent resident
John McLaren Entrance Bursary John McLaren 1 $500 1 Offered annually to a full or part-time student entering the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Must have a strong record of community service
John McLaren Scholarship Established by the Society of Law Students of Calgary in honour of John McLaren, Dean of the Faculty of Law from 1975 to 1984 1 up to $800 1 Offered annually to a student entering third year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Good academic standing
3 Participation with distinction in law school activities and/or extra-curricular activities
John W. Moyer Memorial Bursary Mrs. J. W. Moyer, Calgary 3 up to $1200 1 Offered annually to one student in each of first, second and third year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Permanent resident of Calgary or reside within a 40 kilometre radius of the city limits
3 Must have completed a minimum of two years at the Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ
4 Academic merit
5 Participation in university activities
6 Financial need
Joseph P. and Victoria M. McCaffery Law Bursary McCaffery & Company in honour of Mr. Joseph P. McCaffery, founder of the firm 1 up to $1300 1 Offered annually to a student entering second or third year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
Judith R. Norman Memorial Award Family, friends and colleagues of Judith Norman in memory of a life lived in courage and friendship 2 up to $2200 1 Offered annually to students entering third year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Must have shown leadership in athletics, university or law school activities
3 Demonstrated superior ability and understanding in the areas of family law and interviewing, negotiation and counselling
Justice Morrow Bursary in Law Morrow and Dunkley families in memory of Justice W.G. Morrow 1 up to $1600 1 Offered annually to a student entering second or third year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Must demonstrate superior qualities of integrity, competence and professional conduct in academic and extra-curricular activities
Karl Gurevitch Real Property Award Faber Gurevitch Bickman 1 $1000 1 Offered annually to a student in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law.
2 High standard of performance in the field of Property Law
Ken Harkness Calgary Buffalo P.C. Scholarship Calgary Buffalo Progressive Conservative Constituency Organization 1 up to $1200 1 Offered annually to a student entering second year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Financial need
3 Satisfactory academic achievement
4 Involved in the political party process either on or off campus
Kerry Dyte Access Bursary Kerry D. Dyte, Q.C. 1 $2500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in the Faculty of Law
2 Financial need is a primary consideration
3 The award is based on academic merit
4 Preference is given to a student who has demonstrated exceptional community involvement, citizenship and extracurricular activities
L.H. Fenerty, Q.C. Law Prize Established by the Calgary law firm of Fenerty, Robertson, Fraser & Hatch (now Fraser Milner Casgrain) in honour of the late Lloyd H. Fenerty, Q.C. 1 up to $2500 1 Offered annually to a student completing second year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 High academic standing
3 Participated with distinction in sports, university government or public service
Labour Relations Board Prize in Labour Law Labour Relations Board of Alberta 1 $1000 1 Offered annually to a student in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law.
2 Demonstrated outstanding merit in the field of Labour Law
Lawson Lundell Prize in Aboriginal Law Lawson Lundell 1 $1500 1 Offered annually to a student in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law.
2 High standard of performance in LAW 635: Aboriginal Law
Louise McKinney Scholarships (Alberta Scholarship Programs) Alberta Scholarship Programs 2 $2500 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate Alberta residents
2 Outstanding academic ability as demonstrated  in a minimum of four full courses taken the preceding consecutive Fall/Winter Sessions
3 Students who are completing their undergraduate degree and proceeding immediately into a professional degree program (e.g. dentistry, law, medicine), must print an application from this web site:  www.ucalgary.ca/awards and submit the completed application to the Student Awards Office by June 1 Students who will be entering a professional degree program, but who have not completed their undergraduate degree, do not need to complete an application as they will be considered automatically Students need not be returning to the University of Calgary, but must be entering the program at a recognized post-secondary institution
Macleod Dixon Scholarship Macleod Dixon, Barristers & Solicitors 1 $2500 1 Offered annually to a student entering second year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Academic merit
3 Involvement in extra-curricular activities and community work
MacPherson McNiven Insolvency Prize Family, friends and colleagues in memory of Jack L. MacPherson and John G. McNiven 1 up to $800 1 Offered annually to a student in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law.
2 Most outstanding academic performance in LAW 545: Debtor/Creditor Relations.
Maloney Family Bursary Maloney Family 1 $2000 1 Offered annually to a student entering second year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Extra-curricular activities in the Faculty of Law and community involvement
Maurice and Myra Paperny Scholarship Maurice and Myra Paperny 1 $500 1 Offered annually to a student entering second year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
McCarthy Tetrault Leadership Award McCarthy Tétrault LLP 2 $5000 1 Offered annually to a student entering second year and a student entering third year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Superior academic merit
3 Demonstrated initiative and leadership qualities through participation in extra-curricular activities within the law school or in the community
Merv Leitch, Q.C. Scholarship Friends and colleagues of the late Merv Leitch in recognition of his significant contributions to the public life of his province and his country. 2 up to $5000 1 One award each is offered annually to a student entering second or third year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law 2nd year - particular emphasis on the Constitutional Law course 3rd year - particular emphasis on the Natural Resources Law course
2 Overall academic merit
3 Strong participation in extra-curricular activities
Miles Davison LLP Prize in Administrative Process Miles Davison LLP in honour of the late John Romanow 1 $250 1 Offered annually to a student in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law.
2 Understanding and ability in the field of Administrative Process
Miller Thomson LLP Entrance Bursary Miller Thomson LLP 1 $2500 1 Offered annually to a student entering the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Extra-curricular activities Community involvement
Neil V. German, Q.C. Memorial Scholarship Friends and colleagues of the late Neil V. German, Q.C. in recognition of his contribution to his profession and the community. 1 up to $2000 1 Offered annually to a student entering second or third year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Academic merit
3 Leadership ability
4 Upon graduation, must be eligible for enrollment as a student-at-law in the Law Society of Alberta
Peter Freeman, Q.C. Bursary for Aboriginal Students in Law Members of the Law Society of Alberta with matching funds from the Alberta Law Foundation and the University of Calgary.
This award was established to recognize the contribution made by Peter Freeman, Q.C. who served as Executive Director of the Law Society.		 1 up to $3000 1 Offered annually to a Canadian aboriginal student entering second or third year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
R.A. MacKimmie, O.C., Q.C. Award for Outstanding Contribution Established by the Alberta Natural Gas Company, Ltd., prior to their amalgamation with TransCanada Pipelines on January 1, 1999 2 up to $2900 1 Offered annually to students entering third year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Satisfactory academic standing
3 Significant contribution to the life of the Law School during the first two years of the LLB degree
Robert C. Carson Memorial Bursary (Alberta Scholarship Programs) Established by Alberta Justice and Attorney General and Alberta Scholarship Programs 1 $500 1 Offered annually to a full-time student entering second year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Canadian citizen or permanent resident Resident of Alberta for at least three years
3 Preference is given to an aboriginal student without sponsorship
4 In the event that there are no aboriginal students without sponsorship, non-sponsored students are considered
Ronald D. Bell Scholarship Established by the law firm Felesky Flynn 1 up to $1000 1 Offered annually to a student entering third year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Academic merit in Taxation Law
3 Leadership ability and high standards of integrity must also be demonstrated
Sheilah Martin Prize Friends and colleagues of Sheilah Martin
Established to recognize her contribution as Dean of the Faculty of Law from 1992 to 1996		 1 up to $500 1 Offered annually to a student in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law.
2 High standard of performance in LAW 401: Legal Perspectives
Sheldon M. Chumir Memorial Award in Ethics, Human Rights and Civil Liberties Endowed through the Sheldon M. Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership and several corporate donors.  This award is given in memory of Sheldon M. Chumir (1940-1992), LLB, Rhodes Scholar, Alberta MLA (1986-1992) and humanitarian. 1 up to $2500 1 Offered to a student in any year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law.
2 Academic merit
3 Most outstanding essay submitted on the topic of Ethics, Human Rights and/or Civil Liberties.
Stikeman Elliott/Carswell National Tax Award Stikeman Elliott LLP and Carswell 1 $1000 1 Offered annually to a student in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law.
2 Outstanding excellence in Taxation Law courses
Student Peer Assistance Law Bursaries Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà undergraduate students and the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Board of Governors 5 $800 1 Offered annually to students entering first, second or third year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Financial need
3 Academic merit
Talisman Energy Inc. Undergraduate Scholarship in Law Talisman Energy Inc.
Talisman Energy Inc. is a large independent oil and gas producer with global operations.  Established as an independent company in 1992, Talisman has a track record of growth and creating value for its shareholders.		 1 $10,000 1 Offered annually to a student entering second or third year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Academic merit Must have completed coursework that focuses on the field of energy
3 Also based on the preparation of an essay
Tavender Family Scholarship David Tavender, Q.C. and the University of Calgary 1 up to $7500 1 Offered annually to a student entering second or third year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law.
2 Superior academic merit with academic standing on the Dean s List
3 Initiative and leadership qualities as evidenced through commitment and contribution to extra-curricular activities within the law school or in the community
4 If awarded to a second year student, award is renewable in the third year, provided the student meets satisfactory academic progress
Terrence A. Cooper, Q.C. "Pay it Forward" Bursary T.A. Cooper Professional Corporation on behalf of Terrence A. Cooper, Q.C. 5 $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering second or third year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law.
2 Satisfactory academic merit.
3 Financial need
4 Must demonstrate initiative and leadership qualities.
Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated a commitment to community service and volunteerism. This could include participation in Calgary Legal Guidance, Student Legal Assistance, Pro Bono Students Canada or any other form of volunteer or community work.
5 Recipients of this bursary from prior years are not eligible.
Thackray Burgess Professional Women's Advisory Group Prize in Law Thackray Burgess   $1000 1 Offered annually to one male and one female student completing second or third year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Showing the most outstanding academic performance in LAW 523:Ìý Natural Resources Law.
Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Bursaries in Law Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà 3 $2000 1 Offered annually to students in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 Financial need
3 Academic merit
Vallance Prize in Family Law Vallance & Co., Barristers & Solicitors 1 $350 1 Offered annually to a student in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law.
2 Most understanding and ability in the field of Family Law
Vincent M. Bjorndahl Scholarship Felesky Flynn
Established in memory of Vincent M. Bjorndahl		 1 Up to $2500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering second or third year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 This award is based on superior academic merit
3 To be eligible students must demonstrate initiative and leadership qualities through participation in extra-curricular activities within the law school or in the community
4 Students must also demonstrate a career interest in Corporate Business Practice and/or Taxation Law
W. Bernie Kelly, Q.C. Memorial Prize Law Society of Alberta 1 up to $1000 1 Offered annually to a student in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law.
2 Good academic standing Performance with distinction in a skills training or professional responsibility and ethics course or program
W.G. Brown, Q.C. Prize in Advanced Oil and Gas Law Friends and colleagues of W. Gordon Brown, Q.C.Ìý 1 up to $2000 1 Offered annually to a student in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 High standard of performance in LAW 605: Advanced Oil and Gas Law
W.L. Britton Scholarship Bennett Jones LLP
The W. L. Britton Scholarship is designed to reward well rounded, contributing students who have the potential to become excellent lawyers as well as leaders in the profession and in the community.		 1 $2500 1 Offered annually to a student entering second or third year in the LLB program in the Faculty of Law
2 The award is based on high academic standing. To be eligible students must have placed in the top third of their class.
3 Demonstrated teamwork and leadership qualities, as evidenced through participation in competitive sports and/or volunteerism conducted either within the community, working life or the university during the past five years.