Commencement
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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 commencement exercises. Virtual commencement will be held on May 28, and the in-person ceremony will be postponed to a later date.
Watch the Live Stream
Watch the Live Stream
Watch the live webcast of the Harvard Law School Virtual Commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 28. A current Flash player may be required to view the broadcast. The Virtual Commencement Program is available for download.
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Watch live broadcast of virtual commencement ceremony
Watch the live webcasts of the University-wide Virtual Commencement Ceremony, Honoring the Class of 2020, and the Harvard Law School Virtual Commencement Ceremony. A current Flash player may be required to view the broadcasts on older web browsers.
Summations: Reflections from the Class of 2020
Summations: Reflections from the Class of 2020
Summations: Reflections from the Class of 2020
Harvard Law students bring unique experiences to law school and all have tailored their academic careers while at HLS to explore their individual interests, while contributing to the greater community in a myriad of ways. As they prepare to graduate, several members of the Harvard Law School Class of 2020 reflect on the interests they brought to—and the experiences and lessons they will take from—their time at Harvard Law.
Harvard Law School Last Lecture Series 2020
Harvard Law School Last Lecture Series 2020
Last Lecture
The Last Lecture Series at Harvard Law School, sponsored annually by the 3L and LL.M. class marshals, is an HLS tradition in which selected faculty members impart insight, advice, and final words of wisdom to the graduating class.
Class Day Speaker
Class Day Speaker
Bryan Stevenson ’85 named Harvard Law School’s 2020 graduation speaker
Bryan Stevenson J.D./M.P.P. ’85, a widely acclaimed public interest lawyer, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative and best-selling author of “Just Mercy,” will be the speaker for the Harvard Law School Class of 2020’s graduation ceremonies. The school’s virtual celebration will occur on Thursday, May 28, 2020, with an on-campus ceremony to take place at a date to be announced.
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Harvard Law School Class Day and Commencement 2019
Commencement Coverage from Harvard Law Today
Commencement Coverage from Harvard Law Today View all Commencement 2020 coverage
Brian Kulp ’20: “I was blessed that law school did not pigeonhole me into any one area of law”
With a background in chemical engineering and business, Brian Kulp ’20 is eyeing a future in appellate law
D Dangaran ’20: “When someone experiences harm, I want to be there to help.”
D Dangaran ’20, this year's William J. Stuntz Award winner, intends to focus on gender issues and transformative justice long-term.
Kelly Kapianga LL.M. ’20: An advocate for incarcerated children celebrates Commencement with a special joy
Drawing inspiration from his time at HLS, Kelly Kapianga LL.M. ’20, who founded a nonprofit to provide legal services to juveniles, aims to combat corruption in Zambia.
Machteld van Egmond LL.M. ’20: A physician-researcher with a curious mind turns to the practice of law
A physician-researcher, Machteld van Egmond LL.M. ’20 explored the intersections among empirical science, law, and medicine during her LL.M. year at Harvard Law School.
At Harvard, Niku Jafarnia J.D. / M.P.P. ’20 found a wealth of ways to advocate for refugees
With the aim of advocating for refugees, Niku Jafarnia J.D. / M.P.P.’20 focused on the intersection of refugee rights, armed conflict, and counterterrorism as joint law and public policy student at Harvard.