University of Auckland law student, Sam Wilson, is the recipient of the 2008 Simpson Grierson Employment Law Prize.

Established in 2004 to recognise and reward scholarship in the field of employment law, the prize is awarded annually to the student with the best overall mark in the University of Auckland's employment law classes.

Simpson Grierson partner, Phillipa Muir, presented the $1,500 cheque to Sam at an awards ceremony in Auckland on 8 August.

"It's wonderful to give talented young students like Sam a contribution towards their study and future," said Phillipa, who leads the employment law group at Simpson Grierson.  "Every year, we continue to be impressed with their extraordinary level of achievement."

Simpson Grierson has funded nine scholarships and two prizes over the last year, with a combined valued of $30,000.