The Golden Graduates Society celebrates all alumni who graduated from Maryland Carey Law fifty years ago or earlier. Each Class is formally inducted into the Golden Graduates Society during their 50th Reunion Celebration held during Alumni Weekend.
All members of the Golden Graduates Society are invited to a special luncheon during Alumni Weekend each year at no charge (registration is required). This special benefit allows all Golden Graduates to reconnect with each other on an annual basis and provides a special opportunity to welcome the newest 50th anniversary class into the Golden Graduates Society.
Upcoming Events
Golden Graduates Luncheon during Alumni Weekend 2024
Save the Date! Registration will open Dec. 1, 2023.
Friday, April 12, 2024 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Westminster Hall at Maryland Carey Law, 500 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD 21201
Maryland Carey Law continues its tradition of celebrating our most experienced alumni – our Golden Graduates – during a special luncheon during Alumni Weekend. Alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago are among this distinguished group.
Enjoy opportunities to reconnect throughout Alumni Weekend as we welcome all class years preceding 1974 to join us in recognizing the Class of 1974 for their Golden Reunion Celebration. This event is only open to alumni who graduated 1974 or earlier.
FAQs
Maryland Carey Law enjoys a rich history and multitudes of traditions that exemplify the spirit of our community. We recognize that those memories and traditions are passed down from generation to generation and span the law school's nearly 200-year history.
To honor those who have and continue to uphold our alma mater, the Golden Graduates Society was established to represent all alumni who have celebrated at least 50 years since graduating from law school.
The Society's purpose is to foster and to deepen connection and engagement through communications, events, and philanthropy. In close collaboration with the Office of Development & Alumni Relations, several co-chairs help to plan exclusive programming and new ways to connect with fellow alumni.
All alumni who reach the 50th anniversary of receiving their degree from the law school automatically become members of the Society. Each spring during Alumni Weekend, we hold a Golden Graduates Luncheon for the newest class to commemorate the milestone.
Can’t make the induction ceremony? Don’t worry, you’ll still be a member of the Society!
The answer is no on both questions. Rather than asking alumni to pay dues to the Society, Golden Graduates are encouraged to give to the areas of the law school that mean the most to them. Whether it is to scholarships, specialty programs, or practice readiness – we can help point you in the right direction. You can view more on our Ways to Give page. Please email alumni@law.umaryland.edu for more information.
The Society meets for its annual Golden Graduates Luncheon each spring during Alumni Weekend. During the luncheon, alumni celebrating their 50th reunion are inducted into the Golden Graduates Society. All Golden Graduates (1974 and preceding years) are invited to attend the luncheon at no charge.
Throughout the remainder of the year, the Society hosts other events and programs (both in-person and virtually) to deepen connection among alumni. Please make sure your information is updated with the Office of Development & Alumni Relations to receive information about upcoming events. You can update your information through this form.
Aside from attending events, we are always looking for alumni who are interested in working with our office to brainstorm new ideas and serve in leadership roles for the Golden Graduates Society. There are several opportunities including participating in round table discussions, serving as a class agent to promote programs to your classmates, and serving as a co-chair for the Society. If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please email Jason Keller, director of alumni engagement, at jason.keller@law.umaryland.edu or call 410.706.5458.
Wondering what to expect at Golden Graduate Society events? Check out pictures from past events.
2023 Golden Graduates Luncheon
2022 Golden Graduates Luncheon