Awards Given by the Faculty and Administration

Gergen Leadership Award

Each year the members of the faculty at Elon Law select for recognition an individual from the graduating class whose activities represent the twin principles of leadership and professionalism.  This award is named in honor of David Gergen, whose professional life and contributions have embodied the highest levels of selfless leadership and service. Gergen has served as adviser to four United States presidents. He is the Director of the Center for Public Leadership and Professor of Public Service at the Harvard Kennedy School, one of the country’s preeminent political commentators, and Chair of Elon’s Law School Advisory Board.

Distinguished Service Award

In the Spring of 2012, the Law School Faculty created the Distinguished Service Award to recognize a graduate student for service to the law school through engagement in and contributions to the life of the school and demonstrated commitment to its mission.

“Strongest Comprehensive Performance”

These awards are presented by the faculty for performance in required classes.  The “Strongest Comprehensive Performance” award is given to the student that, in the opinion of the faculty member teaching the required course, has had the strongest performance in the course.  This assessment is not limited to the highest grade – it can include participation, oral and written work, group work as well as final grade.