School of Law Commencement
School of Law Awards Ceremonies for the Class of 2023
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Judicial Clerkship Recognition Ceremony
Crowder Courtyard
Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
This ceremony recognizes students who obtained judicial clerkships with U.S. federal circuit and district courts, state courts, and the broad array of specialty courts.
Ceremony Program
Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony
Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom
Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
This ceremony recognizes the Juris Doctor candidates who achieved academic excellence over the last three years and may become eligible for induction into the Order of the Coif.
Ceremony Program
This event will be streamed on Zoom for family and friends who are unable to attend.
Dean’s Leadership & Public Service Awards Ceremony
Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom
Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 2:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This ceremony recognizes the recipients of the dean’s leadership awards, the public service awards, and the clinical student of the year award.
Ceremony Program
This event will be streamed on Zoom for family and friends who are unable to attend.
Clinic Program Open House
Janite Lee Reading Room
Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 14, 2023
International & Graduate Studies Reception
Crowder Courtyard
Sunday, May 14, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday, May 15, 2023
Law School Class of 2023 Photo
Monday, May 15, 2023 | 7:30 a.m.
- JD Class photo with Dean – 7:35 a.m.
- LLM/JSD Class photo with Dean – 7:45 a.m.
- Online Program photo with Dean – 7:55 a.m
Class photos will be taken in front of Anheuser-Busch Hall, weather permitting.
University Commencement Ceremony 2023
Francis Olympic Field
Monday, May 15, 2023 | 9:00 a.m.
- WashU Ceremony Line-up – 8:00 a.m.
School of Law Recognition Ceremony for the Class of 2023
Monday, May 15, 2023 | 11:30 a.m.
The School of Law Recognition Ceremony for our incredible graduates will be held at the WashU Field House. The event will include remarks from Dean Russell K. Osgood, student-selected law professors, and student speakers.
Recognition Program
This event will be streamed online for family and friends who are unable to attend (link will be made available closer to the event).
Commencement Festival
Monday, May 15, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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 WashULaw Commencement.