The following is a lightly edited version of BC’s Law Student Association President Commencement speech, delivered on May 22 by Mike Jean-Louis ’26.

Good morning to our faculty, our staff, our families, our friends, and most importantly, the extraordinary Class of 2026. Forgive me, if my voice is a little wobbly, I’m a little nervous. You would think after three years of cold calls this wouldn’t phase me. But this feels a little different.