Today ended a chapter of my life i started 6 years ago when I signed up to take the LSAT. (It ended up bring the first ever LSAT to be administered remotely due to COVID restrictions). Yesterday I was hooded by one of my favorite professors and today I officially graduated with a Juris Doctorate from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law. While it may not have been fully proper, I left the top few inches of my regalia open showing my tie. The burgundy Oscar de la Renta tie belonged to my father who passed away from lung cancer in Oct 2016. Wearing it through graduation I felt honored his memory and that he would have been proud. I am thus far the first member of my immediate family with a bachelor's degree, and now the first with a professional degree. I was thankful to have the support of my loving wife, two daughters and In-laws throughout this journey who have been motivation and inspiration for one of the longest-path goals of my life. In 87 days, I will take the Texas Bar exam and start the next phase of my life.

What is the appropriate attire to wear under Regalia for a law, school hooding and graduation?

It can be bold like a monogram or something subtle like a secret pocket in a jacket. What do you like to do to your clothes to make them "yours"?

In recognition of my graduation from law school, my wife wants to get me a nice watch....specifically a Rolex. (Money is not a challenge for her). She wisely asked for my input on such an extravagant gift. I have a Submariner (gift from my father), so I'm thinking a nice dress watch like a date just and I'm not opposed to getting preowned. I'm not super familiar with the Rolex options particularly those from the past. I know I do NOT want yellow gold or any gemstones. I'm curious what models you suggest. Any models to avoid?

Today I finish a journey i started in Aug 2023....i just finished my last class as a law student at Thurgood Marshall School of Law. In less than two weeks I will officially graduate.