Erin Hunter has been named the first recipient of the Ken Lepin Prize of Excellence in Law.

The award also comes with a plaque and $2,500 cash award.

Award criteria
An award provided annually to a top full-time domestic student graduating with the TRU Faculty of Law Juris Doctor degree. The award winner will be one whose achievements have distinguished the student as exceptional. The selection will take into account: academic achievements, research accomplishments, leadership activities and active involvement in the university and/or general community.

Additional criteria will include consideration of practical and theoretical achievements, attitude and professional deportment, ability to work with others and leadership potential.

This award will be made to the top student possessing these characteristics without prejudice to other awards that the recipient may have received.