The Rickert Awards are the most prestigious awards conferred upon students at the University of Illinois College of Law and recognize excellence in student achievement. The Rickert Awards Program was established in the fall of 1976 and was named in memory of Joseph W. Rickert, a distinguished lawyer who practiced law in southern Illinois for many years. The Rickert gift paved the way for the College of Law to recognize outstanding third-year law students for their achievements. Congratulations to all of our 2021 honorees!

Excellence in Academic Achievement

Jorge Castiblanco
Jared Hamernick
Tommy Leinenweber
Nicholas O’Donnell
Tori Roberts
Kelsey Shaw
Prateek Viswanathan

Excellence in Advocacy

Lazaro Aguiar
Irfan Hassam-Malani
Jalexus Osborne
Justin Pyron
Niharika Reddy
Christine Schlegl
Denise Vaughn
Gabriel Young

Excellence in Legal Writing

Connor Doughty
Jared Hamernick
Caitlin Johnson
Christos Kapsalis
Edwin Lee
Tori Roberts
Kelsey Shaw
Yongli Yang

Excellence in Service

Samantha Cardarelli
Sean Edgren
Alyson Kinstner-Cloyd
Katherine McDermott
Jalexus Osborne
Marijose Ramirez
Katharine Walton
Gabriel Young