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  • How many guests can I invite to the Law School Convocation?

There is no limit on how many guests you can invite to the Law School Convocation.

  • Will the Law School Convocation be livestreamed?

Yes, the livestream can be viewed on the Law School's YouTube channel.

  • Do I need tickets for anything?

Graduates and their guests do not need tickets to the Law School Convocation or Champagne Farewell. University Commencement is free to attend, but tickets are required. Tickets will be made available in April. Registration and payment (where applicable) for all Law School events (including the Family BBQ, Candlelight Dinner, and Law School Convocation) must be completed online. If you plan to attend any or all of these events, you must complete the registration form no later than Friday, April 11, 2025. If you need to make changes after you've already submitted your registration form, please contact University Conference Services at conferenceservices@duke.edu.

  • Do I order a tam or a mortarboard?

All Duke Law students, including JDs, LLMs, LLM-LEs, and students earning the doctorate of juridical studies order a tam.

  • Do I have to buy my regalia?

All students, including JD, International LLM, and LLM-LE, or students earning the Master of Judicial Studies may either rent or purchase their regalia. The rental fee is $75, plus tax, which includes the gown, tam, tassel, and hood. To rent regalia, complete the rental order form by Monday, March 3, 2025. If you wish to purchase your hood or the entire ensemble, complete the purchase order form. Graduating law students usually rent their regalia. If you choose to purchase your full regalia, it will look different than the rental regalia and the cost is $850, plus tax. If you want to purchase anything, you may purchase your hood ($29) and rent the gown and tam. The deadline to purchase regalia is Friday, February 14, 2025. (Please note that you MUST return any rental apparel. Rental apparel cannot be purchased. If you wish to purchase any part of your regalia, it will be a new item, not previously rented).

  • I registered for regalia, but I did not get a confirmation. How do I know I actually registered?

The regalia site provides a confirmation that you registered. If you are unsure, please contact the University Bookstore at (919) 684-6793.

  • How are class speakers decided?

Each year at the Law School Convocation, the graduating JD and LLM classes each honor one student with the opportunity to speak to the graduates, faculty, family, and friends who fill Cameron Indoor Stadium to celebrate this momentous occasion. JD students may nominate a classmate for this important honor by clicking here. LLMs should click here to nominate a classmate. The first round of voting will end on Thursday, April 3, 2025.

There will be three rounds of voting. In the first round, you should nominate anyone you think should be the class speaker. The second round will consist of those candidates who received five or more nominations in Round 1. For this round, you may vote on 2 candidates you think should move on to the final round to be the class speaker. For the final round, the three highest vote-getters from round 2 will be listed. You will vote for one person. The winner of this round will be your class speaker.

  • How do I order announcements?

Jostens is the provider of Duke University’s official commencement announcements. Visit jostens.com/duke to order personalized announcement packages.

  • What if I have guest(s) that require special parking or seating accommodations due to mobility issues?

To request ADA accommodations for the law school convocation, please provide us with the necessary information here. If you have questions regarding law school graduation-related events, please contact the Office of Student Affairs by emailing student_affairs@law.duke.edu or calling (919) 613-7007. Information about disability accommodations for commencement can be found on the Duke University Commencement website.

  • Where can I park on the day of Law School Convocation?

All graduates and guests will be directed to park at the Science Drive Garage. Students will not be allowed to park in the Law Lot. This lot will be reserved for faculty and staff. Please plan extra time to walk from the Science Drive Garage to Cameron Indoor Stadium. A shuttle service will also be available to take guests and graduates from the Science Drive Garage to Cameron Indoor Stadium. As a reminder, students must arrive to check in at Cameron by 4:45 p.m. and guest seating will open at 5:00 p.m.

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