The Institute seeks to honor individuals who have significantly furthered the principles of civil justice and advocacy for those seeking redress.
Appellate Advocacy Award
The Appellate Advocacy Award, awarded annually, recognizes excellence in appellate advocacy in America. It is given to attorneys who have been instrumental in securing a final appellate court decision with significant impact on the right to trial by jury, public health, and safety.
Civil Justice Scholarship Award
The Civil Justice Scholarship Award, bestowed periodically to published legal academics, recognizes current, scholarly legal research and writing focused on topics in civil justice, including access to justice and the benefits of the U.S. civil justice system, as well as the right to trial by jury in civil cases.