Commencement

Graduation information for students and guests.

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 2024 will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark, New Jersey. Download the Law School Commencement Program »


Commencement Related Events

Livestream Commencement Day 2024

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The School of Law Graduation Awards Ceremony was held on Monday, June 3. Please join us in congratulating the Class of 2024 award recipients on their achievements. Click here to view the recipients.

Commencement Speaker

Honorable Michael A. Shipp

The Honorable Michael A. Shipp

United States District Judge
District of New Jersey

Read Judge Shipp's Full Biographical Statement Here »


Justin Perez, J.D. ’24 singing The Star-Spangled Banner at Commencement

THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER
Francis Scott Key
Soloist, Justin Perez, J.D. ’24

Fr. Nick delivering the Invocation at Commencement 2024

INVOCATION
Reverend Nicholas S. Gengaro, S.T.L., Law School Chaplain | Read Address

 

Kip Cornwell delivering his remarks at Commencement 2024

DEAN'S REMARKS
John Kip Cornwell, J.D., Professor of Law | Read Address

Katia Passerini at Seton Hall Law Commencement 2024

WELCOME REMARKS
Katia Passerini, Ph.D., Provost | Read Address

Thomas P. Scrivo, J.D. ’89 at Seton Hall Commencement 2024

WELCOME REMARKS
Thomas P. Scrivo, J.D. ’89, Managing Partner, O’Toole Scrivo, LLC, Chair, Seton Hall Law Board of Visitors
| Read Address

Alexandra Pilla, J.D. ’24 at Seton Hall Commencement 2024

INTRODUCTION OF HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT
Alexandra Pilla, J.D. ’24, President, Student Bar Association | Read Address

The Honorable Michael A. Shipp at Seton Hall Law Commencement 2024

KEYNOTE ADDRESS AND HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT
The Honorable Michael A. Shipp, United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey
| Read Address

James Finnegan, J.D. ’24 at SHL Commencement 2024

ADDRESS BY MEMBER OF THE CLASS OF 2024
James Finnegan, J.D. ’24 | Read Address

Bernadette Menendez delivering the Benediction at Commencement 2024

BENEDICTION
Bernadette Menendez, J.D. ’24 | Read Address

Bernadette Menendez, J.D. '24 singing the Alma Mater at Commencement 2024

ALMA MATER
Byrne-Montani
Bernadette Menendez, J.D. ’24