A professor placing the ceremonial robe on a JD graduate student during the Spring 2024 Convocation ceremony.

Juris Doctor, JD and Master of Laws, LLM

Spring Convocation

Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law 

Spring 2025 JD and LLM Convocation

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Doors at 6 p.m. | Program at 7 p.m.

Arizona Financial Theatre
400 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85003

The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law looks forward to celebrating its Class of 2025 Juris Doctor (JD) and Master of Laws (LLM) degree candidates at the Spring 2025 Convocation ceremony.

Ceremony livestream

Ceremony details

Graduate check-in

Graduates should plan to arrive with their regalia and check-in no later than 6:30 p.m. Graduates will enter Arizona Financial Theatre through the employee entrance on the west side of the building (via 5th Avenue). Guests can enter through the theater's main entrance beginning at 6 p.m. Students will be divided into two groups, maroon and gold. These groups will be predetermined and indicated on your name card during check-in. Please be advised there will be no handshakes during the ceremony.

Bag policy

Bags up to 12” x 6” x 12” are allowed in the venue. A small clutch or purse is allowed, but no backpacks, please. Clear bags are not mandatory. All bags will be searched before entry. Bags that are not clear will be subject to additional searches. 

Balloons, confetti, flower vases, laser pointers, large signs, selfie sticks, flash photography and horns are not permitted.

Ticket information

Those participating in the JD/LLM ceremony receive fifteen (15) tickets each. Tickets for convocation are issued through Marching Order. Please have your guests print and/or have them ready to view on their cell phones to enter the ceremony.

Parking

Complimentary parking will be available beginning at 5:45 p.m. in the Adams Street Garage at 304 W. Adams Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003.

Learn more

To learn more about all of ASU's graduation ceremonies, including parking, dressing for graduation, accessibility accommodations and more, please visit the main ASU Graduation page.

ASU Law open house

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | 9-11 a.m.

Family and friends of ASU Law graduate candidates are welcome to visit the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law for self-guided tours. Light refreshments will be offered on the patio located on the 5th floor. RSVP by May 9, 2025.

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Get ready for your ceremony

Ordering regalia

Deadline: April 14, 2025 at 10 p.m. MST

Follow the instructions for renting regalia on Herff Jones.

Your regalia is paid for by the College of Law. The regalia is rental and must be returned to Herff Jones after graduation. Herff Jones will include a return shipping label in the box you receive. Please save the box and use it with the shipping label to return your rented regalia to Herff Jones.

Rental regalia included in your order:

  • Doctoral – Tam, Tassel, Gown, and Hood
  • Master – Cap, Tassel, Gown, and Hood

Order regalia now

Questions

Please reach out to Austin Prutch if you have any questions.

Photography

Grad Images was the official photographer for ASU ceremonies. They took pictures during the ceremony from three locations as you walk across the stage. You will be sent a complimentary proof of your photos. Purchasing pictures taken by Grad Images is optional. If you did not give us permission to send your contact information to Grad Images, you will not receive a proof.

Certificates 

Information will be sent separately to graduates earning one of the certificates listed below:

Law, Science and Innovation Certificate – For questions, contact Trever Formosa
Indian Law Certificate – For questions, contact ilp@asu.edu
Health Law and Policy Certificate – For questions, contact James Hodge
Law and Sustainability Certificate – For questions, contact Troy Rule
Trial Advocacy Certificate – For questions, contact asutrialadvocacy@gmail.com