student handbook - Cumberland School of Law - Samford University

Awards, Scholarships and Recognition
Richard E. Davis Book Scholarship in Honor of Richard E. and Marjorie P. Butte
Richard E. Davis '89 established a book scholarship in 1998 in memory of his grandfather, Richard E. Butte, and in
honor of his grandmother, Marjorie P. Butte. This scholarship is awarded each year to two students who have
contributed time and energy to the betterment of this law school.
Scholar of Merit Award
The Scholar of Merit Award is given to the student in each course who demonstrates superior knowledge and understanding
of the subject being taught. Selection is made by the professor.
Starnes & Atchison Freshman Competition Award
The law firm of Starnes & Atchison established a scholarship fund to recognize excellence in trial advocacy by first-year
students. The recipients each year are the winners and runners-up in the Parham H. Williams Freshman Trial
Competition. Those who have judged these competitions note the outstanding performance of these first-year litigators.
Stone, Granade & Crosby Writing Award
The law firm of Stone, Granade & Crosby, P.C. of Daphne, Alabama, established this award to recognize a student in
Business Organizations, or similar course, who demonstrates outstanding writing ability. The recipient is chosen by
faculty teaching Business Organizations.
Stone/Parker Award
In 1999, Ellis J. Parker established this award in recognition of the contribution Professor Ralph Thomas Stone made to
his son, Stuart Parker, while a student at Cumberland. The award is given to a student, who, in the judgement of
Professor Stone, has shown remarkable progress in developing unrecognized potential for the study and practice of law.
Vulcan Candidate Program Award for Excellence in Writing
Vulcan Materials Company, Inc., established an award to recognize the best paper written by summer candidates
applying for membership on the American Journal of Trial Advocacy. Selection of the top papers is made by the Board of
the American Journal of Trial Advocacy. A faculty committee chooses the winner.
Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities
Each year, the faculty nominate 22 third-year students to be named to the list of Who's Who in American Colleges and
Universities. Nominations are based on service to the law school.
William J. Peeler Advanced Advocacy Award
The William J. Peler Advanced Advocacy Award was created by the family and friends of William J. Peeler, class of
1952. The award is granted to a law student showing outstanding interest in trial advocacy as evidenced by exceptional
performance in the Advanced Advocacy or other trial advocacy courses. Selection is made by the Dean upon
recommendation of faculty members teaching in the area.
Women's Section of the Birmingham Bar Award
The Women's Section of the Birmingham Bar established an award to recognize a student who has unselfishly given
time and energies in the service or promotion of women. Priority is given to service provided while a law student,
though service prior to law school may be considered.
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