School of Law Commencement
School of Law Events for the Class of 2025
Friday, May 9, 2025
Celebrations by invitation, please check your email:
Public Interest Reception
Clerkship Toast
Clinic Reception
Graduate and International Students Reception
Monday, May 12, 2025
The 164th Washington University Commencement
Monday, May 12, 2025 | 9:00 a.m.
Francis Olympic Field (rain or shine)
The Law School Recognition Ceremony will follow the All-University Commencement Ceremony.
School of Law Recognition Ceremony for the Class of 2025
Monday, May 12, 2025 | 11:30 a.m.
Field House
The Recognition Ceremony will include remarks from Dean Stefanie A. Lindquist, student-selected law professors, and student speakers.
The Law School Recognition Ceremony will require digital tickets to enter the ceremony. Ticket information will be shared closer to the event date.
Once graduates receive the ticketing email, they should forward it to each individual in their party. The ticket can be shown via phone or printed for entry to the Law School Recognition Ceremony. All guests must show a ticket to enter. Please allow ample time for the security/ticket check process.
Law School Commencement Festival for the Class of 2025
Monday, May 12, 2025 | 1:00 p.m.
Anheuser Busch Hall
Clear Bag Policy
Graduates may not bring bags of any type into the Field House. Lockers at Anheuser-Busch Hall will be available to store bags, purses, etc. Guests are strongly encouraged not to bring bags. Only the following types of bags for guests will be allowed:
- Clear plastic bags, not to exceed 14”x14”x14”.
- Small clutch-type wallets or purses not to exceed 4”x6”.
- Diaper bags are allowed for those with small children but will be inspected. Medically necessary equipment is permitted after inspection.
Prohibited Items
The following items are prohibited in all university and school ceremonies and are subject to confiscation:
-Air horns and other artificial noisemakers
-Animals, except assistance animals
-Banners or signs larger than 2’x3’ (no poles of any kind will be allowed)
-Food and drink (except water)
-Firearms and weapons
-Laser lights
-Balloons, glitter, and confetti
-Unmanned aircraft/drones
Browse campus stores for diploma frames, gifts for graduating students, and a variety of other WashU merchandise.
School of Law | 5/12 – 11:30 am | Field House (PopUp inside Athletic Complex)
2024 Law Recognition Ceremony
Click here to view the 2024 Recognition Ceremony live recorded event.
2024 WashULaw Recognition Program
2024 Recognition Ceremony Pictures
2024 – Clinical Education Program Reception, Honors, Awards, and Recognition Program and Reception for International Programs, Graduate Programs, and Award Recipients
Click here to view images from all award and reception events.
Graduate pictures can be found online at www.gradimages.com, for additional assistance please call the Customer Service Department at (800) 261-2576, or email ecc.giservice@gradimages.net.
For questions regarding commencement, please email WashU Law Commencement.