30/05/2026
USJ-R Juris Doctor Commencement Exercises 2026
A total of 147 Juris Doctor graduates were formally conferred their degrees during the Commencement Exercises held at the Recoletos Coliseum. The ceremony marked another milestone for the University of San Jose–Recoletos (USJ-R), which has been offering its law program for almost seven decades, producing generations of legal professionals committed to service, justice, and excellence.
In her commencement address, Class 2026 Cum Laude Destinee A. Noor shared her own meaning of the word “BAR”—Believe and Bravery, Aspire and Accountability, and Resilience.
Noor encouraged her fellow graduates to believe in themselves as they prepare for the Bar Examinations and to remain courageous in upholding truth and defending the unheard. She also urged them to aspire for growth and purpose while staying accountable and grounded in humility.
Reflecting on their law school journey, Noor emphasized the importance of resilience, reminding her classmates that despite challenges and setbacks, they have proven their ability to overcome difficult mountains.
The graduates now move forward to the next stage of their legal careers, carrying with them the values of belief, bravery, aspiration, accountability, and resilience
Congratulations to the graduates as they embark on a journey of service, justice, and excellence in the legal profession.