Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 3:00 p.m.
Location: Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
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Click here to view the photo album (2025
Commencement
Join us in celebrating the achievements of our graduates at our commencement ceremonies.
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Take part in this exciting milestone.
Date: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Location: New Jersey Performing Arts Center
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A Rite of Passage into the Legal World
Commencement at Rutgers Law is a defining moment. It marks the culmination of years of hard work and dedication but also a commencement of new beginnings. As our graduates take their next steps, we are confident they will bring positive change, inspire others, and profoundly impact the world.
Have questions about your graduation or ceremony participation status? Reach out to gdavila@law.rutgers.edu in Newark or alentini@law.rutgers.edu in Camden.
Commencement FAQs
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Camden: No tickets are required.
Newark: Graduates will receive their own tickets on the morning of the ceremony at the Law School and will pick up tickets for family and loved ones from the Student Affairs office. Tickets will not be given until a student returns the locker key and completes the employment survey.
Students must contact Student Affairs for additional details on graduation requirements.
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1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, NJ 08103, between Delaware Ave. and Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. just across the Walt Whitman / Ben Franklin bridge from Philadelphia. Click here for directions.
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1 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102. You can get live directions here.
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Freedom Mortgage Pavilion: Yes, please check in upon arrival with Guest Services for assistance. Click here for additional accessibility details.
NJPAC: Areas are designated for wheelchair users who want to remain in their wheelchair, and those who prefer to transfer to a theater seat. Staff can assist you from the front door of the theater to your seats. All levels of NJPAC are accessible by elevator. Click here for additional accessibility details.
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Freedom Mortgage Pavilion: Free parking is available.
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Please visit the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion and NJPAC websites for details.
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Meet the Class of 2025
Rutgers Law School proudly celebrates the Class of 2025—an inspiring group of graduates whose stories reflect perseverance, service, leadership, and resilience—both in and out of the classroom. These future lawyers represent a rich variety of backgrounds and dreams. Their stories are just a few examples of how Rutgers Law helps shape dynamic legal careers.
2025 Commencement Speakers
Brisa De Angulo and David Yawman were this year’s Rutgers Law School Commencement speakers. De Angulo ’12, founder and CEO of A Breeze of Hope Foundation, delivered the Commencement address in Camden. Yawman ’95, Strategic Advisor and Coach at BarkerGilmore and Partner at Cresco Partners, spoke at the Commencement in Newark.
