LMU Loyola Law School Commencement
Sunday, May 17, 2026
2:30 p.m.
Loyola Marymount University
Sunken Garden
Welcome to the 2026 LMU Loyola Law School Commencement in Los Angeles! Join us in celebrating our graduates at this significant milestone of academic achievement.
Watch the event live via streaming video on this page.
Order of Ceremonies
The graduate processional will begin promptly at 2:30 p.m.
- Welcome
- National Anthem
- Invocation
- President’s Address
- Dean’s Address
- Graduate Addresses
- Commencement Address
- Presentation of Degree Candidates
- Conferral of Degrees
Procession and Seating Order
- Master of Science in Legal Studies (closest to stage)
- Master of Laws in Taxation
- Master of Laws
- Juris Doctor and Master of Laws in Taxation
- Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration
- Doctor of Juridical Science
- Juris Doctor (furthest from stage)
Keynote Speaker
Judge Anthony Devos Johnstone, who serves on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, addressed the LMU Loyola Law School Commencement on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
On-Campus Dining and Gifts
The following will be open on Sunday, May 17.
Snack Bar (Sunken Garden, east and west sides)
Hours: 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Breakfast burritos, sandwiches, chips, cookies, muffins, protein bars, fresh fruit, coffee, soda
Starbucks (William H. Hannon Library, first floor)
Hours: 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Coffee, tea, pastries, pre-packaged snacks, breakfast sandwiches
Bookstore Souvenir Booth (Sunken Garden)
Hours: Duration of ceremony