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Due to the ongoing concerns regarding COVID-19, on March 20, 2020, the University announced it would be necessary to postpone the in-person May 28 commencement exercises.
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Harvard Law School Class Day and Commencement 2019
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Information for Graduates
All of the steps that need to be taken before, on, and after Commencement as you prepare to leave HLS.Continue Reading about Information for Graduates - Continue Reading
Information for Guests
Information for guests, family members, and visitors who will be joining us for Class Day and Commencement Day to assist you with your visit to Harvard Law School. Learn more about ceremony tickets, what to bring, where to stay, and more.Continue Reading about Information for Guests
Commencement Coverage from Harvard Law Today
Commencement Coverage from Harvard Law Today View all Commencement 2019 coverage
Forging ahead
Six members of the Class of 2019 share their unique perspectives, varied experiences, and the lessons they will take with them from their time at Harvard Law School.
Highlights from Harvard Law School Commencement 2019
On Thursday, May 30, the Harvard Law School Class of 2019 received their diplomas and celebrated their graduation with family and friends.
At HLS Commencement, Dean Manning shares ‘three simple rules’
In his second commencement address, Harvard Law School Dean John F. Manning ’85 shared his “three simple rules for a long and happy life as a lawyer” with the 801 graduates of the Class of 2019.
Unexpected Reunion
Most law school graduates look forward to seeing their mothers and favorite professors at their commencement ceremonies. Very few see their 4th grade teachers or the mothers of their professors cheering them on as they receive their diplomas. Michael Donohue is the exception.