School of Law
Loyola University Chicago
School of Law
Letter from the Dean
Dear Class of 2026,
Congratulations! You shine bright. Your excellence, resilience, and determination inspire us. We are confident that you will carry out Loyola University’s mission in service to your community, your country and the world.
Keynote Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipient
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Ambassador Fay Hartog-Levin (Ret.) (JD '75)
Distinguished Fellow, The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Programming
2026 Spring Congratulatory
Friday, May 8, 2026, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Corboy Law Center, 25 East Pearson, Chicago, IL 60611
Please join us for a graduation celebration for diverse students and their families. We look forward to celebrating on Friday, May 8, from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the law school, in the 10th floor Courtroom, Room 1040, and lobby area of the Corboy Law Center, 25 East Pearson. Please sign up by April 24, 2026 here to register. An invitation and details will be sent to registered students. Please send any questions to law-diversity@luc.edu.
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Law School Graduation Toast
Friday, May 8, 2026, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Corboy Law Center, 25 East Pearson, Chicago, IL 60611
All law graduates and their families are invited to celebrate Commencement with a sparkling juice toast at the Corboy Law Center, 25 East Pearson, Kasbeer Hall, 15th floor on Friday, May 8, from 1:30pm-3:30pm. Your RSVP is welcomed with a platform to respond coming soon. A representative from the university bookstore will be onsite with law school merchandise available for purchase between 2:30pm-5:00pm and located on the 10th floor of the Corboy Law Center.
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Civitas ChildLaw Center Reception
Friday, May 8, 2026, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Corboy Law Center, 25 East Pearson, Chicago, IL 60611
A reception honoring graduating law students who participated in ChildLaw courses, Education Law courses, the certificate programs, clinics, SUFEO and CLRJ will be held on Friday, May 8, on the 11th floor of the Corboy Law Center, 25 East Pearson, in the Civitas ChildLaw Center from 3:00pm-4:30pm.
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Online LLM and MJ Reception
Friday, May 8, 2026, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Corboy Law Center, 25 East Pearson, Chicago, IL 60611
A reception for all graduates of the online LLM and MJ programs and their families will be held on Friday, May 8, on the 13th floor of the Corboy Law Center, 25 East Pearson, Room 1310 and the associated lobby area, from 3:30pm-5:00pm.
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International LLM Reception
Friday, May 8, 2026, 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Corboy Law Center, 25 East Pearson, Chicago, IL 60611
A reception for all International LLM graduates, their families and program alumni will be held in the evening on Friday, May 8 from 7:30pm-10:00pm on the 12th floor lobby of the Corboy Law Center, 25 East Pearson.
2026 Spring Congratulatory
Friday, May 8, 2026, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Corboy Law Center, 25 East Pearson, Chicago, IL 60611
Please join us for a graduation celebration for diverse students and their families. We look forward to celebrating on Friday, May 8, from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the law school, in the 10th floor Courtroom, Room 1040, and lobby area of the Corboy Law Center, 25 East Pearson. Please sign up by April 24, 2026 here to register. An invitation and details will be sent to registered students. Please send any questions to law-diversity@luc.edu.
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Law School Graduation Toast
Friday, May 8, 2026, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Corboy Law Center, 25 East Pearson, Chicago, IL 60611
All law graduates and their families are invited to celebrate Commencement with a sparkling juice toast at the Corboy Law Center, 25 East Pearson, Kasbeer Hall, 15th floor on Friday, May 8, from 1:30pm-3:30pm. Your RSVP is welcomed with a platform to respond coming soon. A representative from the university bookstore will be onsite with law school merchandise available for purchase between 2:30pm-5:00pm and located on the 10th floor of the Corboy Law Center.
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Civitas ChildLaw Center Reception
Friday, May 8, 2026, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Corboy Law Center, 25 East Pearson, Chicago, IL 60611
A reception honoring graduating law students who participated in ChildLaw courses, Education Law courses, the certificate programs, clinics, SUFEO and CLRJ will be held on Friday, May 8, on the 11th floor of the Corboy Law Center, 25 East Pearson, in the Civitas ChildLaw Center from 3:00pm-4:30pm.
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Online LLM and MJ Reception
Friday, May 8, 2026, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Corboy Law Center, 25 East Pearson, Chicago, IL 60611
A reception for all graduates of the online LLM and MJ programs and their families will be held on Friday, May 8, on the 13th floor of the Corboy Law Center, 25 East Pearson, Room 1310 and the associated lobby area, from 3:30pm-5:00pm.
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International LLM Reception
Friday, May 8, 2026, 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Corboy Law Center, 25 East Pearson, Chicago, IL 60611
A reception for all International LLM graduates, their families and program alumni will be held in the evening on Friday, May 8 from 7:30pm-10:00pm on the 12th floor lobby of the Corboy Law Center, 25 East Pearson.