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Graduation
Next Graduation Ceremony date: Friday, 9 July 2027
Further information regarding eligibility and ceremony details will be provided to graduands closer to the ceremony date.
To ensure you receive all important updates, please make sure your contact details in STEMS are current.
Graduation Ceremonies
Upon successful completion of the Board's examinations, eligible students are invited to attend a graduation ceremony.
Graduation ceremonies are typically held once a year in The Great Hall of The University of Sydney, between July and early September.
Eligible students who have successfully completed the Board's examinations will be invited to attend.
You will receive an email notification. Please ensure that your contact details are up to date in STEMS.
Occasional Address
Each graduation ceremony features an Occasional Address delivered by a distinguished member of the legal profession.
Read the Occasional Address delivered by The Hon Acting Justice R.A. Hulme at the 10 July 2026 Graduation Ceremony here.
Graduation Photographs
The LPAB engages the services of a professional photographic company to capture this important occasion.
To view and purchase images online, please click on this link and select the ceremony date and time.
Graduation Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get my testamur before the graduation ceremony?
No, testamurs are given only at the graduation ceremony.
If you cannot attend, you will graduate in absentia and the testamur will be mailed to you after the ceremony has taken place.
Please ensure your mailing address is up to date in STEMS.
What is the dress code?
The dress code is business attire for graduands and guests.
How many guests can I bring?
All graduands are strictly limited to two (2) guests at the ceremony.
To comply with space restrictions and ensure fairness we are unable accommodate requests for additional guests.
Any additional family or friends who cannot attend will be able to view a live stream of the event.
What happens if I do not attend?
If you do not attend a graduation ceremony, you will graduate in absentia.
Following the graduation ceremony, you may either collect your testamur from the LPAB Office or have it mailed to you. Further information about these arrangements will be provided when you indicate your non attendance.
Please note that testamurs cannot be collected or dispatched before the graduation ceremony has taken place.
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