This list of legal awards is an index to articles related to notable awards for work related to the law, a system of rules that are created and enforced through social or governmental institutions to regulate conduct.[1] The list is organized by country, since contributions are typically to the law of a country rather than to international law, and are made by citizens of that country,
| Country | Award | Sponsor | Given for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | University Foundation | Scientist who makes a significant contribution to law in Belgium | ||
| France | René Cassin Thesis Prize | Fondation René Cassin - Institut international des droits de l'homme | Best French-language and English-language dissertations worldwide in legal theory of human rights, international, regional or comparative human rights law. | |
| Germany | Outstanding judicial works in the field of security policy | |||
| Great Britain | Essay of a University of Cambridge graduate which makes a substantial contribution to its relevant field of legal knowledge[2] [3] | |||
| Italy | Best article concerning comparative and/or international labour or employment law and employment relations | |||
| European Union | EPLO Thesis Prize Award | Best doctoral or postdoctoral public law thesis characterized by its European dimension | ||
| Norway | for outstanding scholarly work in the arts, the humanities, social sciences, law, and theology, either within one of these academic fields alone or through interdisciplinary work | |||
| Switzerland | JB Scott Prize | Best dissertation in international law in English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish worldwide . | ||
| United States | Various categories | |||
| United States | Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Law | Distinguished contributions in the field of Law | ||
| United States | Exceptionally distinguished service by a lawyer or lawyers to the cause of American jurisprudence[4] [5] | |||
| United States | Outstanding litigators | |||
| United States | Commitment to the ideals of individual liberty, concern for the disadvantaged and public service | |||
| United States | Individuals or organizations for contributions that have advanced the cause of justice as delivered through the legal system[6] [7] [8] [9] | |||
| United States | Extraordinary achievements of state and local bar associations that develop or significantly expand projects or programs to increase access to civil legal services for poor persons or criminal defense services for indigents | |||
| United States | United States federal or state judge who embodies the qualities of integrity, compassion, humanity, and judicial craftsmanship[10] | |||
| United States | Outstanding work by those who help improve comprehension of jurisprudence in the United States[11] [12] [13] | |||
| United States | Those who contribute to writing about freedom of speech[14] | |||
| United States | Various awards | In honor of William J. Brennan Jr. E.g. Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression;[15] District of Columbia Bar;[16] International Commission of Jurists;[17] Association of the Federal Bar of the State of New Jersey;[18] National Trial Advocacy College at the University of Virginia School of Law[19] | ||
| United States | The New York City Bar Association (City Bar) | In honor of Thomas E. Dewey; presented annually to an outstanding assistant district attorney in each of the City’s District Attorney’s offices and in the Office of the City’s Special Narcotics Prosecutor.[20] | ||
| United States | Honors those who exhibit unparalleled dedication to their clients, innovative legal strategies, and an unwavering commitment to upholding the principles of justice..[21] | |||
| United States | Lawyers of Distinction | Lawyers of Distinction | Is awarded to attorneys for their excellence and achievements in the legal field based on a rigorous review process that considers factors such as professional experience, case outcomes, and peer recommendations. Attorneys who meet the organization's criteria are recognized as Lawyers of Distinction and are provided with a platform to showcase their accomplishments.[22] |
. Crimes Against Humanity. Geoffrey Robertson. 2006. Penguin. 978-0-14-102463-9. 90.
. Smolla and Nimmer on Freedom of Speech. 1994. Irwin Professional Publishing. Author bio. 0256147957. Rodney A. Smolla. .