The opening of the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 1976 was marked by excitement and groundbreaking moments. The late 1970s brought many milestones, culminating on June 10, 1979, when Cardozo held its first commencement ceremony, honoring the achievements of its inaugural graduating class. While few memorials remain from those early years, we have gathered several to highlight the school’s formative beginnings.