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Graduation Requirements

Spring 2022 Graduation

The law school’s Degree Candidate Recognition Ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. in Woodruff PE Center, which is located on campus at 26 Eagle Row. Information regarding commencement can also be found on the Emory University Commencement webpage, which also includes hotel information around Emory and the GWCC.

Graduation Checklist

  • Apply to Graduate: If you missed the February deadline, complete paper form and email to lawregistrar@emory.edu immediately.
  • Complete Graduate Employment Survey (JD students only): You must complete the ABA-required survey in Symplicity before you can register for the ceremony.
  • Order Regalia Now:
    • JD, SJD, LLM Graduates:
      • Rental Option: emory.shopoakhalli.com
        • Ship to Emory University Barnes & Noble Bookstore.
        • Doctoral Rental Package
      • Purchase Online: Visit www.emoryfinequality.shopoakhalli.com and order as soon as possible. ​
        • **LLM graduates should be careful to select the JD/SJD/LLM attire only. Their attire is different from the JM graduates, so LLM grads should not select the Master of Law bundle, as that is only for JM.
      • Purchases In Store: Custom orders can be placed in store, should assistance with measurements be needed. However, the website is the preferred method for purchasing JD/SJD/LLM attire.
    • JM Graduates:
      • Purchase Online: Visit emory.shopoakhalli.com and order as soon as possible.
        • Ship to Emory University Barnes & Noble Bookstore or Ship to home.
        • Complete Sets - Master of Law (JM) selection
      • Purchase In Store: Students can visit the bookstore as of February 25, 2022 to purchase JM regalia in person.
  • Complete the Financial Aid Exit Interview: Submit your exit loan interview online here.
  • Clear Final Charges: To avoid a university hold on your diploma, pay all outstanding tuition, health services charges, parking, and library fines found on your Student Center page in OPUS.
  • ABA-required Graduate Survey: Complete the survey and return to ebramer@emory.edu.
  • Register for Law School Diploma Ceremony​: Register by Tuesday, April 20 whether you participate virtually or in person; include a photo when you register. Detailed instructions will be sent from commencement@commencement.emory.edu and/or noreply@marchingorder.com. Please check your junk mailbox!