Awards & Recognition

HONOURING EXCELLENCE IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION

The Canadian Bar Association bestows a prestigious series of national awards annually to celebrate individuals whose outstanding achievements have made significant contributions to the association, the legal profession, and to society.

The CBA along with it’s Sections recognize practice specific achievements through awards, fellowships, and recognition programs.

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Bill Miller Memorial Award

The Bill Miller Memorial Award was established by the CBA Competition Law and Foreign Investment Review Section in memory of the late William (Bill) Miller, former General Counsel of the Competition Bureau Legal Services division of the Department...

CBA Aboriginal Law Section - Essay Contest

The CBA Aboriginal Law Section has established an essay contest to encourage law students and young lawyers to participate in the activities of the Section and to promote and reward interest in Canadian Aboriginal law topics. The objectives of the...

CBA Air & Space Law Section Student Essay Contest

The CBA Air and Space Law Section has established an essay contest to encourage law students and young lawyers to participate in the activities of the Section and to promote and reward interest in aviation and space law topics.

CBA Business Law Section Essay Contest

The CBA Business Law Section has established English and French Law Student Essay Contests related to general topics in Canadian business law. The objectives of the contest are to promote and reward interest in business law in Canadian law school...

CBA Charities and Not-for-Profit Law Student Essay Contest

The CBA Charites and Not-for-Profit Law Section has established a law student essay contest related to general topics in charities and not-for-profit law. The objectives of the contest are to promote and reward interest in charity and not-for-prof...

CBA Civil Litigation Section Law Student Essay Contest

The CBA Civil Litigation Section has established an annual law student essay contest. The objectives of the contest are to promote and reward interest in civil litigation topics in Canadian law schools and to promote participation by Canadian law ...

CBA Elder Law Section - Essay Contest

The CBA Elder Law Section has established an essay contest to encourage law students and young lawyers to participate in the activities of the Section and to promote and reward interest in Canadian elder law topics.