Celebrating UCLA Law's Class of 2024


At UCLA Law's 73rd commencement we will recognize the accomplishments of our newest alumni.

[Note that the ceremony venue and time were updated on May 1:]

UCLA School of Law will celebrate the Class of 2024 in a graduation ceremony on May 10 in Pauley Pavilion at 12:30 p.m. Guests can arrive beginning at 11:30 a.m. (and tickets will be required for graduates and their guests). The ceremony should end around 2:45 p.m. and will be immediately followed by a reception in the same area. More information will be forthcoming. Contact studentaffairs@law.ucla.edu with any questions.

The commencement ceremony will also stream on the law school's YouTube channel and will be below on this page.


Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar to speak at 2024 commencement

Mariano-Florentino (Tino) Cuéllar, the President of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and a former Justice of the Supreme Court of California, will deliver the keynote address to the Class of 2024. Justice Cuéllar will join us at commencement to share his perspective on how law school graduates can commit themselves to making an impact through service – in local communities and around the world. Read more about Justice Cuéllar

In addition to Justice Cuéllar, our student speakers will be Abigail Smith (J.D.); Shreyashi Sharma (LL.M.); Peter Arceo (M.L.S.); and Sareen Khakh (3L Class President).

Lauren Ahaddian will perform the U.S. National Anthem.


The commencement ceremony will be livestreamed below and available on the UCLA Law YouTube channel.

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Guest Information

  • Seating and Ticketing

    All guests will be accommodated and there is no need to reserve guest seating. Wheelchair-accessible seating (with room for one companion per guest using a wheelchair) will be available throughout the surrounding concourse level. The 2 rows in front of every designated wheelchair location will be reserved for other guests who want to sit near the area. Ushers will be on-hand to direct guests as needed. Please note that the arena's large video screens will be in use during commencement.

    While there is no limit on the number of guests, all guests must present a ticket to enter Pauley Pavilion that day. Graduates received an email on May 3 detailing the process for securing guest tickets. Anyone 2 years old and under does not need a ticket, but children 3 and up need tickets. Once someone exits the venue, they cannot re-enter. Note that one guest can present tickets for multiple guests as long as the entire party is present at the same time.

    Please review this list of items that are prohibited in Pauley Pavilion.

  • Parking

    General Parking

    Parking is available in Parking Structure 4 or Parking Structure 7​ for a $15 charge per vehicle. Both parking structures are near the Commencement ceremony and reception location. Please visit the Bruin ePermit website and choose the “UCLA Law School Commencement” to purchase your parking permit in advance​. There is no physical parking permit you will need to display; your vehicle’s license plate will be your parking permit. With this permit, you may park your vehicle at any unreserved spot. If you are unable to use the Bruin ePermit website, you may purchase an hourly or daily parking permit from a campus pay station, which can range up to $20.

    ADA Parking

    Vehicles with DMV-issued Disability Parking Placards may park at any parking structures and in designated spaces on campus near where the Commencement ceremony and reception will take place. Please visit the Bruin ePermit website and choose the “UCLA Law School Commencement” to purchase your parking permit in advance​. It will prompt you to choose between Structure/Lot 4 or 7, but you may park at other locations. The permit is $15 per vehicle. If you are unable to use the Bruin ePermit website, you may purchase an hourly or daily parking permit from a pay station, which can range up to $20.

    Directions from Parking Structures 4 and 7

    Click here to view an interactive campus map. You will find the law building (“School of Law”) in the top right corner and Pauley Pavilion near the center.

    UCLA Parking Contact Information

    For in-person inquiries, please visit the parking kiosk at Westwood Plaza by Parking Structure 8. For phone inquiries, please call (310) 794-7433 during the following business hours: Monday - Friday (except University holidays), 7:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Email inquiries can be directed to transportation@ts.ucla.edu.

  • Lodging

    Here is a list of accommodations nearby UCLA and within Westwood if you are looking for lodging options. Please note that we do not investigate, endorse, or guarantee any of the hotels or motels mentioned.

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