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Alumni Awards Nominations

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Law Alumni Association Awards Nomination Form

Nominations for Alumni Awards 2026 are open until January 31, 2026.

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Lifetime Achievement Award - This award honors an alum who has had a distinguished legal career and who has brought honor to The University of Texas School of Law through his or her service to the legal profession and to society. With this award, the Law Alumni Association recognizes that alum who epitomizes the highest goals and traditions of the profession: diligence, discernment, integrity, and a commitment to the betterment of our civic life.

Outstanding Alum Award - The Outstanding Alum Award honors a graduate who has made outstanding contributions not only to the legal profession, but to society as a whole.

Distinguished Alum Award for Community Service - Established by the Alumni Association in 1988, this award honors a graduate who brings conspicuous credit to the legal profession by exemplary service. The award recognizes superior educators, outstanding lawyers in government service, or those who have had a significant role as a community volunteer.

Outstanding Young Alum Award - Established by the Alumni Association in 2014, this award honors a graduate who has made significant achievements in his or her career and service to the University. To be eligible, a nominee must be 40 or younger on January 1 of the year in which the award is presented.

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