The annual awards recognize achievements in many areas of the law as well as contributions to the law school and the community.
The faculty of UConn School of Law has recognized the many and varied achievements of 39 students and one alumna with an array of prizes and awards.
The recipients, announced at the end of the academic year, are honored for their academic and extracurricular accomplishments, which may include grades, class participation, clinical work, leadership and community involvement. Many awards provide a financial component while others offer books, certificates, memberships and other gifts.
The 2022 awards and recipients are:
The Honorable Herbert Barall Family Law Award
• Julia Audibert ’22
Established by friends and family of Judge Herbert Barall and awarded to a graduating law student who has excelled in the study of family law and has shown a commitment to family law.
The Honorable M. Joseph Blumenfeld Award
• Robert Endrizzi ’23
Established by friends of U.S. District Judge M. Joseph Blumenfeld and awarded to a student who has rendered outstanding service to clients in a clinic program.
The L. Steward Bohan Connecticut Attorneys Title Insurance Company Foundation (CATIC) Award in Real Property
• Cara Moody ’22
Awarded to a second-, third- or fourth-year law student for outstanding work in real property law.
The Elihu Burritt Award
• Sarah Cherfan ’22
Awarded to the student with the highest academic average achieved at a semester abroad program...
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