Top credentials and honors earned by law school graduates:

1. Juris Doctor (JD) Degree: The primary professional degree earned by law school graduates.
2. Bar License: Certification allows law graduates to practice in a given jurisdiction.
3. Valedictorian: Traditionally awarded to the top graduating student of an academic class based on the highest academic achievements, which includes the highest cumulative GPA. 
4. Law Review/Journal: Membership in a prestigious scholarly law publication, often involving a selective write-on competition.
5. Moot Court Honors: Recognition for excellence in simulated court or arbitration proceedings, often through moot court competitions.
6. Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude: Latin honors denoting high academic achievement.
7. Order of the Coif: A national honor society that recognizes law school graduates at the top of their class.
8. Clerkship: Prestigious post-graduate positions assisting judges, indicating solid legal research and writing skills.
9. Dean’s List: A designation earned each semester by students with top academic performance.
10. Merit Scholarships: Financial awards given to students based on their academic or personal achievements.
11. Public Interest/Pro Bono Awards: Recognition for outstanding service or commitment to volunteer legal work.
12. Mock Trial Awards: Distinctions earned for exceptional advocacy in trial simulation competitions.
13. Fellowships: Competitive post-graduate opportunities for advanced study or research in specific legal fields.
14. Teaching Assistantships: Positions assisting law school professors, reflecting high competence in a subject area.
15. Book Awards: Awards for achieving the highest grade in a law school course.
16. Research Assistantships: Positions that involve assisting with legal research, often with law school faculty.
17. Clinical Program Distinctions: Honors for exemplary work in hands-on legal clinics providing legal services.

These credentials and honors signify a law graduate’s commitment to excellence in legal studies and practice and their potential for future success in the field.