University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law has announced the Claggett Family Endowed Scholarship. Combining endowed and immediate-use funds, the scholarship is designed to support students with strong ties to the Las Vegas community.
The scholarship was made possible by a $300,000 gift pledged through the Sean and Lou Claggett Charitable Foundation by alumni Sean and Lou Claggett. The donation sets a record as the largest gift from an individual law alumnus and family in the law school’s history.
The first recipient will be awarded during the 2026-27 academic year.
The Claggetts grew up in Las Vegas, met at Clark High School and have successfully built their firm, Claggett & Sykes, in the city over the past two decades. For them, this gift is a personal commitment to the community that shaped them.
“We believe it’s necessary to help hard-working students from our hometown succeed and thrive, regardless of their financial circumstances,” Lou Claggett said.
