More than 1,800 family, friends, loved ones, faculty, and staff joined the graduating Class of 2025 on May 17 to cheer on 221 J.D. candidates, 37 LL.M. candidates, and seven Master of Patent Law candidates, who crossed the stage and were awarded their degrees.
Governor Tim Walz gave the keynote address and was joined by faculty, students, staff, as well as former Executive Vice President and Provost Rachel T.A. Croson and University of Minnesota Regent Tadd Johnson ’85, who conferred degrees. Dean William McGeveran, William S. Pattee Professor of Law, said to the graduates: “You, Class of 2025, have shown perseverance in the face of challenges, you have proven your skill and dedication, and you are ready to march out those doors to make your corner of the world better as members of an honorable profession.” Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
