More than 300 students graduated from St. John’s School of Law on May 17 during a centennial commencement ceremony at St. John’s University in Queens. Graduates walked through the Carnesecca Arena to applause from faculty, alumni, family, and friends. Dean Jelani Jefferson Exum congratulated the Class of 2026 and said the shared identity of becoming St. John’s lawyers unites graduates with something special. John Clarke, an alumnus and long-time community member, delivered the commencement address and described knowing members of every class in the school’s 100-year history. He referenced the first graduates from Sept. 28, 1925, who overcame barriers and built successful careers and public service. James Herschlein, president of the St. John’s Law Alumni Association Board of Directors, welcomed the graduates with a message about caring for others and serving the greater good.
"I have known at least one or more members of every class in our 100-year history, up to and including the Class of 2026, Clarke said in his address. He talked about the first graduates of the law school on Sept. 28, 1925, who overcame barriers to build successful careers, head Fortune 500 companies and became dedicated public servants."
"Once the graduates crossed the stage, St. John’s Law Alumni Association Board of Directors President James Herschlein, class of 1985, welcomed them with a message about caring for others and serving the greater good. James D. Herschlein, president of the St. John’s Law Alumni Association Board of DirectorsCourtesy St. John’s School of Law There are so many alumni who embody a principle-centered life focused on"
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