What is the significance of the academic regalia?
A. New York Law School regalia consists of a standard, black doctoral gown, a doctoral hood in the school colors, a tam, and a tassel. The velvet border of the hood is of a prescribed width, according to academic protocols, and its color–purple–indicates completion of study in the field of law. Beginning in 2010, graduating students are able to keep all of their academic regalia after Commencement, so there is no need to return anything after the ceremony.
