It is a culmination of all the struggles and successes, hardships and happiness that we've faced throughout our law school career. We have all endured the first grueling semester of professors who emphatically utilize the Socratic method despite our constant pleas and cries of agony. And we have endured the painful, though invaluable experience of legal research and writing classes. Balanced with beer on the bricks, dean's fellow study groups, and free lunch sponsored by the organization of your choice, we have all made it through. I know that it is a relief for us to be here today, not only for the students, but also for the friends and loved ones who were forced to vicariously live our law school experiences through us.
Today is also a commencement - a new beginning.
It is a chance for us to spread our wings and use the knowledge we have acquired along with the confidence and courage we have attained to get out into our communities and make a difference. It is well known that to whom much is given, much is required. Now we are equipped with the ability and we are poised to begin.