Horace Harvey Medal in Law

The Horace Harvey Medal in Law is awarded to a convocating student for achieving the highest standing in the work prescribed for the Juris Doctor (JD) degree at the University of Alberta Faculty of Law. This prestigious medal recognizes exceptional academic achievement, requiring the recipient to obtain an average of not less than 3.3 GPA. The award is endowed by funds from the late Chief Justice of Alberta, honoring his legacy and commitment to legal education excellence. Students are automatically considered for this medal based on their completed General Application through the University of Alberta's scholarship system. This is a merit-based award that recognizes outstanding academic performance throughout the JD program.