A Day to Celebrate

Yale Law School’s 2019 Commencement took place on Monday, May 20, 2019.

The University Commencement was held on Old Campus at 10:30am. During the ceremony, the University presents honorary degrees and the deans formally present their candidates to the president who confers the degrees by school.

The Law School ceremony took place immediately after University Commencement in the Lanman Center at Payne Whitney Gymnasium. During this ceremony, students are individually recognized. 

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Commencement Details

Checklist

Everything you need to know before (and after) commencement.

Graduate Info

Common questions about Commencement

Guest Info

Lodging, transportation, and more 

Schedule of Events

Calendar for the events around and on Commencement Day

Yale University Commencement Website

Alumni Programs & Services

Learn about regional events and the YLSA Executive Committee

Commencement

The Mattatuck Drum Band leads the Law School onto Cross Campus.

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The marshals of Yale Law School before Commencement.

Law School marshals

Commencement

Law School students line up to enter Old Campus.

Dean's Reception

The dean's reception was held on Sunday, May 19.

Dean's Reception

A group of graduates and their young families

Commencement

Commencement

Commencement

Dean Heather Gerken addresses the crowd in the Lanman Center for the Law School ceremony.

Commencement

Guido Calabresi

Commencement

Neal Katyal

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The post-Commencement reception in the Sol Goldman Courtyard.

Commencement

Congratulations to our graduates!

Archive

Video and speeches from previous commencement events. 

2018 Commencement
Video
Photos
Dean Gerken’s address
Professor Carter’s address
Justice Liu’s address

2017 Commencement
Video
Photos
Dean Post's address
Professor Alstott's address

2016 Commencement
Video
Photos
Stephen Bright's address

2015 Commencement
Video
Photos
Professor Markovits's address

2014 Commencement
Video
Professor Ahmad's address

2013 Commencement
Video

2012 Commencement
Video

2011 Commencement
Video

2010 Commencement
Video