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 2024 honorees!

Excellence in Academic Achievement

Rachel Aranyi
Austin Archer
Henry Brunngraber
Austin Bull
Catherine Frantz
Grace Gardner
Helen Hsuan
John Keller
Jared Merens
Diana Sweeney
Andrew Watkins
Kyle Zollinger

Excellence in Advocacy

Serena Cheng
Bethany Dain
Madelyn Foster
Nina Grover
Allison Heil
Lili Klainer
Akshay Krishnamani
Mariana Rose Renke

Excellence in Legal Writing

Megan Benka
James Cheney
Kevin Estes
Mithran Kumaran
Robert Nader
Luke Nance
Dakota Richmond
Zoë Smith

Excellence in Service

Bethany Dain
Joshua Dela Pena
Nick Holy
Seon Ki Jo
Alec Klimowicz
Emma Overton
Eliza Powers
Mariana Rose Renke