A May swearing-in ceremony to the North Carolina and federal courts hosted by the Greensboro Bar Association marked the professional achievements of members of the Class of 2024.
Twelve Elon University School of Law graduates stood before the bench of the Old Guilford County Courthouse to take the oaths that mark the beginning of their legal careers.
Surrounded by family and friends — and introduced by attorney sponsors who described their academic achievements, professional ambitions and strength of character — they joined state and federal courts as licensed attorneys on May 16, 2025.
“This admission to the bar marks the beginning of an incredible journey,” said the Hon. William L. Osteen Jr., U.S. District Court Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina. “I am confident that these lawyers will go on to, if not change the profession, change lives because of their profession.”
One by one, they swore oaths to enter state court, federal court or both.
The ceremony was hosted by the Greensboro Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section, similar to those taking place around the state and country as Elon Law’s Class of 2024 marks the completion of their legal studies in December and passing February 2024 bar exams.
This admission to the bar marks the beginning of an incredible journey. I am confident that these lawyers will go on to, if not change the profession, change lives because of their profession.
The Hon. William L. Osteen Jr., U.S. District Court Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina
“Today marks a significant milestone in your journey,” said Manisha Patel L’11, president of the Greensboro Bar Association. “The oath you will take is more than a mere formality. It is a profound commitment to uphold the principles of justice, integrity, and service.”
In addition to remarks by Patel and presiding judges, attendees heard from Elon Law Dean Zak Kramer, Tyler Nullmeyer, president of the Young Lawyers Section, and Joseph M. Newlon, of the N.C. Bar Association.
“This is a profession of honor and prestige,” Tyrey said. “Your role is to make sure that in everything you do, you honor the profession you are entering into.”
Presiding over the ceremonial court sessions were:
- The Hon. William L. Osteen Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
- The Hon. Marc Tyrey of North Carolina District Court for the 24th District
- The Hon. Stephanie Reese of North Carolina Superior Court
Elon Law graduates admitted to state and federal court
Elon Law graduates seeking admission only to federal court
Elon Law graduates seeking admission only to state court
Harrison Brown
About Elon Law
Elon Law in downtown Greensboro, North Carolina, is the preeminent school for engaged and experiential learning in law. With a focus on learning by doing, it integrates traditional classroom instruction with a required, full-time residency-in-practice field placement for all full-time students during the winter or spring of their second year. The law school’s distinctive curriculum offers a logically sequenced program of professional preparation and is accomplished in 2.5 years, which provides exceptional value by lowering tuition and permitting graduates early entry into their careers.
Elon Law has graduated more than 1,500 alumni since opening its doors in 2006. Its annual enrollment now tops 440 students and the law school is regularly featured in PreLaw Magazine’s “Best Schools for Practical Training” rankings, placing in the Top 10 for three consecutive years.
The Elon Law Flex Program, a part-time, in-person program of legal study, launched at Elon University’s Charlotte campus in fall 2024. The program is designed to be completed in less than four and up to seven years, tailored to the needs of working professionals.