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A group of graduates tossing their caps into the air.

Commencement, redux

On Sunday, May 29, 2022, the Harvard Law School Classes of 2020 and 2021 returned to campus to celebrate with friends and family.

May 29, 2022
Two graduates gather for a large group photo with family and friends
Graduates, family and friends enjoy a reception on campus
Graduates pose for photos on campus below an stand below an archway of balloons that says 2020
A close up of several rows of graduates posing for a group photo
A Woman wearing a cap and gown poses with a woman wearing a dress at commencement
A man in a cap and gown and a woman in a cap and gown share a light moment
A large group of graduates inn caps and gowns pose for a group photo in front of Austin Hall
A close up of two graduates wearing commencement regalia one is holding a diploma
A man shows another man in a cap and gown something on his phone
A large group of graduates toss their cap into the air in celebration
Professor Elizabeth Kamalii shakes the hand of a graduate as he receives his degree
Professor Mark Wu shakes the hand of a female graduate in a red robe as she receives her degree
A female student speaks at a podium
Senator Elizabeth Warren speaking on stage with Elizabeth Papp Kamali.
Dean John F. Manning on a large video screen.
Professor I. Glen Cohen cheers along with the student in his section as they pose for a section photo on the steps of Langdell
Professor Elizabeth Kamali shakes the hand of a graduate as she receives her degree
Senator Elizabeth Warren in a red commencement robe shakes the hand of a graduate as he receives his degree
Professor Niko Bowie wearing commencement regalia stands up from his seat as he is honored
A man in a cap and gown looks surprised as a young boy on his lap playfully hits him with a plastic gavel as they sit outside on campus
Two graduates wearing caps and gowns hug on a pathway on campus
A group hug with two graduates in the mix
A family gathers around a graduate for a group photo
A man holds cutout paper pictures on a stick of a man in cap and gown
A woman wearing a black robe smiles as she holds a very large colorful bouquet of tulips and a balloon that says congrats grad
A man wearing a black rob puts his hand over a woman wearing a festive pink outfit as he looks at her lovingly.
A couple sitting outside in a row of chairs in Holmes Field during HLS commencement ceremonies with their brown fluffy dog who is wearing a a 2021 guest pass
Two students give a celebratory wave holding gavels under festive gold balloons that spelled 2020
Merrick Garland on the stage with other dignitaries at commencement ceremonies at Harvard Yard
A close of a female graduate at Harvard Yard
A student with a cap and gown stands among classmates with her arms crossed as she listens to commencement remarks
Graduates cheer
Close up of a graduation cap that reads: HLS Grad.
Graduates cheering, one woman holding up a gavel.
Merrick Garland and Randall Kennedy
A student stands up and waves above a a sea of students in Harvard Yard at commencement
Two graduates in commencement regalia and holding gavels smiling.
A man in a red cap and gown with a woman in a black cap and gown stand amid a crowd of graduates and guests on Holmes Field
Two students graduation--one wearing a floral wreath regalia turn around towards the camera in Harvard Yard
A student in cap and gown takes a selfie in among the graduates in Harvard Yard
A group of five students in caps and gowns stand in Harvard Yard prior to Harvard Yard ceremonies
A man in red commencement regalia gestures towards a group of students wearing caps of gowns holding a Harvard Law School banner a woman in a blue robe stands by
Guests stand on the steps of Langdell to take photos of the commencement processional
Students in caps and gowns gather in a courtyard outside of a building under a sign that says Welcome to Harvard Law School
Two men in caps and gowns share a light moment on campus
A man and a woman in commencement regalia smile for the camera
A group of seven male students in caps and gowns pose for a photo on campus
A male graduate in cap and gown holds a colorful bouquet of flowers as a female turns to smile at him.
  • Senator Elizabeth Warren speaking on stage with Elizabeth Papp Kamali.

    ‘Don’t spend your life doing things that don’t move your soul’

    Speaking to Harvard Law’s Classes of 2020 and 2021, Elizabeth Warren offered advice and encouragement at a special in-person Commencement celebration

  • A man in a cap and gown and a woman in a cap and gown share a light moment

    Dispatches from the Classes of 2020 and 2021

    Harvard Law School welcomed members of the Classes of 2020 and 2021 back to campus to celebrate their graduations, which took place virtually amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Grid of twenty one student faces 10 women and 11 men

    Reflections from the Class of 2021

    Graduating J.D.s and LL.M.s reflect on their law school experience and share their hopes for the future.

  • A group of five students in caps and gowns stand in Harvard Yard prior to Harvard Yard ceremonies

    Reflections from the Class of 2020

    As we close an unprecedented year, graduating J.D.s and LL.M.s reflect on their law school experience and share their hopes for the future of Harvard Law School.

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