Graduation 2015
Photographs by Lloyd DeGrane
![The graduates face the stage at the 523rd University of Chicago Convocation. The graduates face the stage at the 523rd University of Chicago Convocation.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/20150612_lawgraduation_6813.jpg?itok=-dA6lyoI)
The graduates face the stage at the 523rd University of Chicago Convocation.
![Graduates stay cool during the University's outdoor convocation. Graduates stay cool during the University's outdoor convocation.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/20150613_lawgraduation_7768.jpg?itok=zlpBIYAh)
Graduates stay cool during the University's outdoor convocation.
![Members of the Class of 2015 process into the University Convocation. Members of the Class of 2015 process into the University Convocation.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/20150613_lawgraduation_7726.jpg?itok=BEgBDTIE)
Members of the Class of 2015 process into the University Convocation.
![LLMs pose for a picture before the University Convocation. LLMs pose for a picture before the University Convocation.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/20150613_lawgraduation_7772.jpg?itok=HjqT7rR-)
LLMs pose for a picture before the University Convocation.
![The University Convocation takes place right before the Law School's Diploma & Hooding Ceremony. The University Convocation takes place right before the Law School's Diploma & Hooding Ceremony.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/20150613_lawgraduation_7794.jpg?itok=M1Sn-LlH)
The University Convocation takes place right before the Law School's Diploma & Hooding Ceremony.
![The JD Class of 2015 on the Main Quad for the University Convocation. The JD Class of 2015 on the Main Quad for the University Convocation.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/20150613_lawgraduation_7824.jpg?itok=gHGzYaGt)
The JD Class of 2015 on the Main Quad for the University Convocation.
![Law School graduates are all smiles on their graduation day. Law School graduates are all smiles on their graduation day.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/20150613_lawgraduation_7844.jpg?itok=em_abwks)
Law School graduates are all smiles on their graduation day.
![The graduates pose for a photo in their maroon robes, right before the Diploma & Hooding Ceremony. The graduates pose for a photo in their maroon robes, right before the Diploma & Hooding Ceremony.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/20150613_lawgraduation_7879.jpg?itok=q9J3QNSo)
The graduates pose for a photo in their maroon robes, right before the Diploma & Hooding Ceremony.
![A few LLMs take a snapshot during a brief moment of free time. A few LLMs take a snapshot during a brief moment of free time.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/20150613_lawgraduation_7713.jpg?itok=vKgYqL6y)
A few LLMs take a snapshot during a brief moment of free time.
![Faculty members begin the procession into Rockefeller Chapel. Faculty members begin the procession into Rockefeller Chapel.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/20150613_lawgraduation_7895.jpg?itok=DKfrU-rF)
Faculty members begin the procession into Rockefeller Chapel.
![A bird's eye shot of the Diploma & Hooding Ceremony. A bird's eye shot of the Diploma & Hooding Ceremony.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/20150613_lawgraduation_7934.jpg?itok=21RO4W8O)
A bird's eye shot of the Diploma & Hooding Ceremony.
![The JD Class of 2015 before receiving their hoods and diplomas. The JD Class of 2015 before receiving their hoods and diplomas.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/20150613_lawgraduation_7959.jpg?itok=HtfEwRWQ)
The JD Class of 2015 before receiving their hoods and diplomas.
![Dean Schill addresses the Class of 2015. Dean Schill addresses the Class of 2015.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/20150612_lawgraduation_6894.jpg?itok=6hBQ8O7O)
Dean Schill addresses the Class of 2015.
![Members of the JD Class of 2015 at the beginning of the Diploma & Hooding Ceremony. Members of the JD Class of 2015 at the beginning of the Diploma & Hooding Ceremony.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/20150612_lawgraduation_6918.jpg?itok=Moo-lRek)
Members of the JD Class of 2015 at the beginning of the Diploma & Hooding Ceremony.
![James Comey, '85, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, received the Distinguished Alumnus Award and delivered marks at the Diploma & Hooding Ceremony. James Comey, '85, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, received the Distinguished Alumnus Award and delivered marks at the Diploma & Hooding Ceremony.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/20150612_lawgraduation_7002.jpg?itok=nPODtvRY)
James Comey, '85, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, received the Distinguished Alumnus Award and delivered marks at the Diploma & Hooding Ceremony.
![David A. Strauss, Gerald Ratner Distinguished Service Professor of Law, gives faculty remarks. David A. Strauss, Gerald Ratner Distinguished Service Professor of Law, gives faculty remarks.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/20150612_lawgraduation_7019.jpg?itok=WrE-caLJ)
David A. Strauss, Gerald Ratner Distinguished Service Professor of Law, gives faculty remarks.
![Members of the faculty enjoy the speeches at the Diploma & Hooding Ceremony. Members of the faculty enjoy the speeches at the Diploma & Hooding Ceremony.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/20150612_lawgraduation_7052.jpg?itok=xlGhgzCT)
Members of the faculty enjoy the speeches at the Diploma & Hooding Ceremony.
![The Class of 2015 awaits receiving their hoods and diplomas. The Class of 2015 awaits receiving their hoods and diplomas.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/20150612_lawgraduation_7072.jpg?itok=JdEyvjLV)
The Class of 2015 awaits receiving their hoods and diplomas.
![Mateo Aceves is hooded by Professor Levmore and Professor Nou. Mateo Aceves is hooded by Professor Levmore and Professor Nou.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/20150612_lawgraduation_7076.jpg?itok=cXZszFiR)
Mateo Aceves is hooded by Professor Levmore and Professor Nou.
![Brothers Christopher and Valdemar Washington were each other's Family Hooders. Brothers Christopher and Valdemar Washington were each other's Family Hooders.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/20150612_lawgraduation_7136.jpg?itok=6KTZlnMF)
Brothers Christopher and Valdemar Washington were each other's Family Hooders.
![Graduates of the Law School applaud in their hoods after the ceremony. Graduates of the Law School applaud in their hoods after the ceremony.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/20150613_lawgraduation_7961.jpg?itok=90mX_U2q)
Graduates of the Law School applaud in their hoods after the ceremony.
![Faculty members congratulate the Class of 2015. Faculty members congratulate the Class of 2015.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/20150613_lawgraduation_7977.jpg?itok=2xVTJgDF)
Faculty members congratulate the Class of 2015.
![Graduates leave Rockefeller Chapel to join family and friends after the ceremony ends. Graduates leave Rockefeller Chapel to join family and friends after the ceremony ends.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/20150613_lawgraduation_7973.jpg?itok=QX5i08ZK)
Graduates leave Rockefeller Chapel to join family and friends after the ceremony ends.
![After the Diploma & Hooding Ceremony, everyone heads to the Law School for a reception to honor the Class of 2015. After the Diploma & Hooding Ceremony, everyone heads to the Law School for a reception to honor the Class of 2015.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/20150613_lawgraduation_8098.jpg?itok=z_m6Sr6t)
After the Diploma & Hooding Ceremony, everyone heads to the Law School for a reception to honor the Class of 2015.
Read the text of graduation speeches by James B. Comey and David A. Strauss.