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CWRU School of Law Commencement Week Activities
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Mon, May 11, 2026 6:10 PM –
Sat, May 16, 2026 12:30 PM EDT (GMT-4)
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These events are open to all graduating law students, including those completing JD, LLM, MCRM, and SJD degrees, and are intended to create opportunities to connect, celebrate, and reflect as commencement approaches.
This page serves as your central hub for all CWRU School of Law Commencement Week activities, including social events, outings, and opportunities to connect with classmates as commencement approaches. Each event offers a chance to pause, reflect, and celebrate everything you’ve accomplished—together.
Please review the individual event listings below for specific details, registration information, and any applicable deadlines. We look forward to celebrating with you throughout the week!
Agenda
Upcoming Events
Mon, May 11, 2026
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Progressive Field
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Commencement Week: Guardians Game at Progressive Field
Join the SBA for a night at the ballpark as part of Commencement Week celebrations! Come cheer on the Cleveland Guardians as they take on the Los Angeles Angels at 6:30 PM on Monday, May 11. It’s the perfect way to unwind, celebrate with classmates, and kick off an unforgettable week.
Wed, May 13, 2026
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
CWRU School of Law
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Commencement Week: Ice Cream Social
Take a break and enjoy a sweet treat with your classmates following the university-wide convocation.
Join us for a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream social, featuring a selection of four flavors along with hot fudge, caramel, whipped cream, and a full toppings bar. This casual gathering is a chance to relax, celebrate, and spend time together as commencement approaches.
Stop by, build your perfect dessert, and enjoy one of your final opportunities to connect with classmates before graduation weekend begins.
Thu, May 14, 2026
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Ritz-Carlton Downtown Cleveland
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Commencement Week: Barrister’s Ball
Barrister’s Ball is a formal celebration for graduating students, held during Commencement Week to mark the end of our academic journey and the beginning of what comes next.
Whether law school felt long, challenging, transformative, or all of the above, this evening is about celebrating the perseverance, friendships, and growth that carried us to this moment. Graduating students may bring one guest to join in the celebration.
Come together for an elegant and festive night at the Ritz-Carlton—one last opportunity to celebrate as students before stepping into our professional lives.
Formal attire encouraged (suits, cocktail dresses, and evening wear).
Dinner Options
First Course: Salad - Artisanal Lettuce Bundle with
Goat Cheese Crumbles, Walnut-Raisin Crostini, Poached Pears, Port Wine Vinaigrette
Second Course: Choice of one of the following entrees:
1. Pan Seared All-Natural Chicken Breast with Roasted Baby Carrots, Grilled Scallion, and Marble Potatoes
2. Cabernet-Braised Short Ribs with Crispy Potatoes and Asparagus
3. Grilled Vegetable Lasagna: Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Eggplant, Roasted Red Pepper, Herbed Ricotta Cheese (Vegetarian Option)
Third Course: Dessert
Flourless Chocolate Cake: Fudge Cake, Chocolate Ganache, White Chocolate Whipped Cream, Fresh Berries; Coffee and Tea
Each person will receive 3 drink tickets to use at the bar.
Cocktail Hour begins at 7 PM; sit-down dinner begins at 7:45 PM.