Graduation Latin Honors

Brandeis School of Law awards summa cum laude, magna cum laude and cum laude to students who have achieved the applicable grade point standings.

The degree of J.D. will be granted summa cum laude to those who have a point standing between 3.8 and 4.0, magna cum laude to those who have a point standing between 3.5 and 3.799, and cum laude to those who have a point standing between 3.2 and 3.499.

Grade point average for graduation honors are based on the semester prior to a student’s final semester.