Allan McEACHERN Memorial Scholarship in Law

Award descriptionScholarships totalling $2200 have been endowed by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Allan McEachern (1926-2008) for one or more students who have graduated from a secondary school in the Province of British Columbia and are entering the Peter A. Allard School of Law. Allan McEachern will be remembered for his outstanding contributions to the legal profession and his long-standing service to The University of British Columbia. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1949, an LL.B. in 1950 and was given an Honorary LL.D. degree in 1990. He became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in 1979 and in 1988 was appointed Chief Justice of British Columbia. He retired from that position in May 2001. He was elected UBC's 16th Chancellor in 2002 and re-elected in 2005. This scholarship recognizes a deserving student (or students) who shows leadership in connection with team sports or athletic endeavours, genuine commitment to community service, and promise of an exceptional career in the practice of law. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law. Financial circumstances of candidates may be taken into consideration.