Convocation

Class of 2025 Convocation

Friday, May 16, 2025
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.
Livestream

Graduation Activities

Monday, May 12
Graduation Dance
7:00 p.m., Morgan's on Fulton, 950 W. Fulton St. Chicago, IL. 60607

Tuesday, May 13
Dunking for a Cause,
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., on-campus event. Location to be announced.
Make a Class Gift of $50.00 or more for a chance to dunk Northwestern Pritzker Law Dean and Faculty!
Donate Here

Wednesday, May 14
Awards Ceremony and Last Lecture
3:00 p.m., Lincoln Hall (Family and guests are welcome to attend. Reception to follow in the 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 15
Tax Program Brunch
10:00 a.m., Harry Cafe

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

LLM Reception
3:30 p.m., Courtyard (Thorne Lobby, rain location)

MSL Reception
4:30 p.m., Martin Atrium

Public Interest Ceremony
6:00 p.m., Lowden Hall Reception
7:30 p.m., Ceremony in Thorne Auditorium

Friday, May 16 - 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.