Course and Subject Area Awards and Prizes (page 5)
Ronald Robertson Q.C. Memorial Tax Prize
Partners of McCarthy Tétrault and the family of the late Ronald Robertson Q.C. have established a prize to mark his unique professional contribution to the development of tax law and policy in Canada. The prize is awarded to the student who submits the best research paper for the seminar in Tax Policy. Should this seminar not be offered, the prize is awarded to the student with the highest standing in Tax Planning. Students enrolled in either the JD or graduate law programs are eligible to be considered for this prize.
Martin J. Rochwerg Prize in Tax, Estates and Trusts Law
The Estate Planning Council of Toronto, partners, family and friends of Martin J. Rochwerg have established this prize on the occasion of the completion of his term as President of the Council. The prize will be awarded annually to the graduating student attaining the highest standing in the tax and fiduciary courses, taking a minimum of two courses from each of the tax group, and the estates and trusts group.
Harry R. Rose Criminal Law Prize
The late Harry R. Rose, Q.C. in his will left a legacy for an annual prize to be awarded to the first year student who obtains the highest standing in the subject of Criminal Law.
The Honourable N. W. Rowell Prize
This award was created by the will of the late Chief Justice Newton W. Rowell. It is awarded to the student whose performance in the subject of Public International Law has exhibited the highest degree of excellence.
Harold J. Rubenstein Prize in Civil Liberties
A prize in memory of the late Judge Harold J. Rubenstein, endowed by his nephew, Philip Anisman is to be awarded annually out of the interest earned on a fund donated to the Law School by his sister, Miss Lily Rubenstein, to the student achieving the highest standing in the courses and seminars on Civil Liberties, Due Process or the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Harold J. Rubenstein Prize in Restitution
A prize in memory of the late Judge Harold J. Rubenstein, endowed by his nephew, Philip Anisman, to be awarded annually to the student who obtains the highest standing in Restitution.
Samuel Rubinoff Prize for Legal Research and Writing
This prize is awarded to a first year law student writing the most outstanding research paper in the Legal Research and Writing course.
Scotiabank Group Prize in the Law of Estates
Scotiabank Group has established a prize to be awarded annually to the student, or students, achieving the highest marks in the Law of Estates.
Scotiabank Group Prize in the Law of Trusts
Scotiabank Group has established a prize to be awarded annually to the student, or students, achieving the highest marks in the Law of Trusts.
Sherrard Kuzz LLP Prize in Labour Law, Employment Law and Administrative Law
Established by the firm of Sherrard Kuzz LLP and awarded annually to a student in second year who has achieved academic excellence in the following areas of study: labour law, employment law, administrative law.
Simms Shuber Prize
Simms Shuber graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School with high honours in 1960 for which he was awarded the Bronze Medal. His family and friends have established this prize to honour his life and many achievements. It will be awarded annually to the student achieving the highest standing in the seminar, Corporate Governance.
STEP Prize for Trusts and Estates
This prize was established by STEP (Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners) to recognize students who have displayed outstanding achievement in the area of trusts and estates. It will be given annually to a 2nd or 3rd year student who has displayed academic excellence in the areas of trusts and/or estates.
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