Applying for Graduation

In October of every year, students are required to complete the two-step graduation application process by the end of the month.

An email will be sent to all students asking them to complete the following steps by the October 31st deadline:

Step 1

Complete the Apply for Graduation form in Self-Service. 

For Graduation terms select:

• • Fall - if you plan to graduate after the conclusion of the fall semester. You will be considered a January graduate
  • Spring - if you plan to graduate after the conclusion of the fall semester. You will be considered a May graduate. LLM and MSL students who plan to graduate after their summer courses are complete in August should select Spring. The Registrar’s Office will manually adjust your graduation term.

Step 2

Complete the Law School Graduation Checklist

General Information

There are no fees that students pay for graduation or participation in our commencement ceremony. Tickets are not required for guests.

Commencement Ceremony

The Lewis & Clark Law School holds one commencement ceremony in May on a Saturday. Degree candidates who are eligible to participate include degree candidates from January or May. LLM and MSL students who apply to graduate in August are also eligible to participate in the May commencement ceremony. Degree candidates must file their completed degree application with the Law Registrar’s Office by the published deadline. To read more information on commencement, go to our commencement page.

Questions? Call 503-768-6614 or email lawreg@lclark.edu