Convocation Ceremony

Regalia can be ordered directly from Herff Jones, the third party provider of Cornell’s regalia. Please note that the site with ordering information will be linked here when available.

Regalia Order Delivery to Cornell Law School

You must place your order by Friday, March 14, 2025, to ensure that your regalia is delivered on time to Cornell Law School for pick-up

Herff Jones will be at the Law School for pick-up on Thursday, April 17, from 10:00am-2:00pm, Student Lounge. If you’re unable to pick up your regalia, you can ask a friend or classmate to pick up your regalia.

Regalia Order Delivery to Home

You must place your order by Wednesday, April 16, 2025, to ensure your regalia is delivered to your home address on time.

You can pre-register for your photos and order them directly from GradImages, the third party provider of Cornell Law’s graduation pictures. Registering before the event ensures that you and your family will be able to order your photos easily. A link with more information on ordering will be available soon.

You can also pre-register your contact information using the direct link below. Upon completion, you will receive a coupon code for 20% off an order of $50 or more. Type “Cornell Univ – Law School Spring” in the search box.

Schedule
2:00 PM – The Cornell Law School Convocation for the Class of 2025, Newman Arena, Bartels Hall

4:00 PM – Reception for all graduates and guests at Myron Taylor Hall

Kosher/halal food and beverages will be available in the Foyer. 

Tickets will not be required for graduates attending the Law School Convocation. Accordingly, given the capacity at Newman Arena, students may bring as many guests as they wish.

The Law School will follow the same public health requirements for the Convocation Ceremony as Cornell University will use for its Commencement ceremony, in accordance with the guidelines set forth by New York State and the University.

These plans are subject to change if the public health situation warrants. Graduates will receive an e-mail update if there any changes to Law School plans for Convocation. Up-to-date information on Convocation also will be available on the Law School’s Convocation website.

If you or your guests require special accommodations to attend the event, please email: law.dos@cornell.edu

The Law School Convocation Ceremony starts at 2:00pm with the processional, so you need to arrive at the Bartels Hall, Newman Arena, by 12:15pm, on the ceremony day.

Graduates should wear light clothing, such as warm gowns and comfortable shoes. We recommend taking off jackets before putting on gowns. 

All graduates should arrive at Newman Arena, Bartels Hall, no later than 12:15 PM. Graduates will proceed to the Ramin Room to check in (when facing the auditorium, go right and follow signage; the Ramin Room is where the climbing wall is located). 

As you enter the Ramin Room, you will see a check-in table. There will be separate check-ins for JD, JSD, MSLS, Cornell Tech LLM, and LLM graduates. You will be given a card that will be used when you walk across the stage to announce your name. You must keep your card to ensure proper line-up for processing into the Newman Arena and for your name to be announced. As a reminder, the line-up begins at 1:00pm.

Graduates will begin lining up for the processional in the Ramin Room promptly at 1:00pm. There will be two tall signs, one for JD Graduates and one for LLM, LLM/Tech, JSD, and JD/LLM graduates, the “LLM+ Line.” Please assemble behind the sign for your degree program in numerical order. Note that numerical order for the LLM+ line is alphabetical by degree program. 
Once you have processed into Newman arena, remain standing when you reach your seat. Once all graduates have entered and are standing at their seats, the faculty will process in and take their seats on the stage. The ceremony will begin. 

Ushers will direct you up to the stage for the graduate recognition. A volunteer will direct you up the ramp to the stage. Your name will be called, and you will walk across the stage.

Dean Ohlin will be standing in the middle of the stage. You will stop momentarily to shake Dean Ohlin’s hand, at which point, GradImages will take your picture. A second picture will take place after you exit the stage

After the handshake, proceed to the far-left side of the stage to a second ramp. Proceed down the ramp and back to your seat.  

Once all graduates have been recognized, Dean Ohlin will provide concluding remarks and introduce the Alma Mater, which stands for the singing of the Alma Mater. Words are printed in the program. After the Alma Mater, you should remain standing while the faculty recesses. Once the faculty has recessed, the ceremony is officially over.

A reception is planned at 4PM in the Purcell Courtyard at Myron Taylor Hall. Kosher/halal food and beverages will be available in the Gallery.