The Rodney K. Smith Award was created in 2003 by Interim Dean of the Law School, Rodney\u00a0Smith, to honor one or more students who exemplify an ethic of giving back to the community through public service, whether through individual case service or law reform work. Dean Smith chose this method of recognition to inspire University of Memphis Law Students to engage in pro bono service as a lifelong commitment. The Rodney K. Smith Award requires legal service as opposed to general, non-law related work and is presented by PALS and the Dean of the Law School to one or more law students in recognition of their exemplary pro bono legal work. The nominee must not have received any type of financial reward, which includes grants from service organizations, for the student\u2019s service.<\/p>\n
If you wish to nominate a law student for the Rodney K. Smith Award, please submit the student\u2019s name, one letter of reference, and a brief statement from the student being nominated as to the nature and content of their legal work to Daniel Schaffzin at danny.s@memphis.edu by Friday, April 7, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n