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Alumni Award Nominations

Deadline: January 31, 2027

Learn about past Alumni Awards recipients.

Questions? Email us at alumni@law.utexas.edu.

Nomination Form

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Please select the award category that best fits the accomplishments of your nominee.(Required)

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 recognizes a graduate who has demonstrated significant professional achievement and service to the University. A nominee is eligible if, as of January 1 of the award year, they are within their first 15 years of practice.

Nominee Information

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Nominee Address

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Nominee's Connection to Award Values(Required)

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Nominee's Achievements

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Supporting Documents

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Nominator Information

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Address

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