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Commencement

Celebrating Your Achievements

Graduation is one of life's most important and memorable milestones. The Seton Hall Law community congratulates our graduates for a job well done, and extends warm wishes to the families and friends who join us to celebrate this momentous occasion. We look forward to celebrating your achievements!

Law School Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2025 will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark, New Jersey.


Commencement Related Events

Livestream Commencement Day 2025

Can't make it in-person? Tune in to Commencement Day 2025 via livestream!

LIVE STREAM COMMENCEMENT 2025 CLICK HERE

Photos from Commencement are available to view on Flickr »


The School of Law Graduation Awards Ceremony was held on Tuesday, May 27th. Please join us in congratulating the Class of 2025 award recipients on their achievements. Click here to view the recipients »

Commencement Speaker

Chief Judge Michael A. Chagares ’87

The Honorable Michael A. Chagares ’87

Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals of the Third Circuit Michael A. Chagares ’87, Named Keynote Speaker at Seton Hall University School of Law Commencement »


Soloist singing The Star-Spangled Banner at Commencement

THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER
Francis Scott Key
Soloist: Emily Cavanaugh, J.D. '25

Invocation at Commencement

INVOCATION
Reverend Nicholas S. Gengaro, S.T.L.
Law School Chaplain
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Dean's Commencement Remarks

DEAN'S REMARKS
Ronald Weich, J.D.
Dean
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Welcome Remarks

WELCOME REMARKS
Katia Passerini, Ph.D.
Provost and Senior Executive Vice President
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Welcome Remarks

WELCOME REMARKS
Elaine A. Rocha, J.D. '98
Chair, Seton Hall Law Board of Visitors
C-Suite Executive, Board Member and Entrepreneur
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Introduction of Honorary Degree Recipient

INTRODUCTION OF COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER
Hüsniye Cogur, J.D. '25
President, Student Bar Association
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Keynote Address

KEYNOTE ADDRESS
The Honorable Michael A. Chagares
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Address by Member of the Class of 2025

ADDRESS BY MEMBER OF THE CLASS OF 2025
Najma Hassan, J.D. '25
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Benediction at Commencement 2025

BENEDICTION
Kevin McKenzie, J.D. '25

Alma Mater at Commencement 2025

ALMA MATER
Byrne-Montani