Convocation

Class of 2026 Convocation

Friday, May 15, 2026
1:30 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60601

A livestream of the ceremony will be available for those unable to attend in person.

Below is the link to last year's livestreamed ceremony.
Livestream

Graduation Activities 

Wednesday, May 13
Awards Ceremony and Last Lecture
3:00 p.m., Lincoln Hall (Family and guests are welcome to attend. Reception to follow in the Martin Atrium)

International Human Rights LLM Reception
5:00 p.m., Legal Clinic, 8th floor

JD/MBA Reception
6:00 p.m., Courtyard (Lowden Hall, rain location)

Thursday, May 14
Tax Program Brunch
10:00 a.m., Harry's Cafe

Public Service Recognition and Luncheon
12:00 p.m., Martin Atrium

MSL Reception
5:00 p.m., Courtyard (Lowden Hall, rain location)

Public Interest Ceremony
5:30 p.m., Reception in Thorne Lobby
6:30 p.m., Ceremony in Thorne Auditorium

Friday, May 15 - Convocation Day!
Graduates and their parents are asked to please go to The Chicago Theatre and arrive no later than 12:30 p.m. A reception will immediately follow in the Law School Atrium.
After the ceremony, graduates are asked to kindly return their cap, gown, and hood to McCormick room 175.

During Convocation week tag @NorthwesternLaw in your Instagram posts or stories, or use #NLawProud to be featured online and on digital screens at the Convocation reception.