🏛️ Governance & Ethics

Georgetown Law Ditches Gala for Classroom Happy Hour: Students' Big Moment Gutted

Picture this: You've shelled out $300K for law school, survived the Socratic gauntlet, and your reward? Beers in a lecture hall instead of a gala. Georgetown Law Class of 2026 is fuming — and rightly so.

Georgetown Law campus with protest signs against graduation changes

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Georgetown Law cancels Graduation Gala and small ceremonies for a happy hour and massive outdoor event. 𝕏
  • Students respond with 800-signature petition and boycott threats; dean calls skipping a 'shame for them.' 𝕏
  • Changes signal cost-cutting amid AI disruptions in legal education, prioritizing tradition over accessibility. 𝕏
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Originally reported by Above the Law

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