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Career Support

Preparing for Career Success

At Case Western Reserve University School of Law, we aren’t just invested in legal education—we’re committed to ensuring our students launch successful legal careers. 

The team in our Career Development Office offers resources, programs and advice to connect students and alumni with employers and job opportunities, maximizing outcomes across all legal specializations.

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Career Resources for Students

From your first year through graduation, the team in the Career Development Office is here to guide you. With their support, you can explore legal career paths, meet one on one with your advisor, access job postings, and attend programs that help you build skills and make connections in the legal profession.

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Career Resources for Alumni

Our support for your career doesn’t end at graduation. As a School of Law alum, you can access job postings and career resources, or give back by sharing your experience with students. Serve as a mock interviewer, speak on a panel or help hire the next generation of CWRU law talent.

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Career Resources for Employers

Looking to hire the best and brightest legal minds? Partner with the School of Law to connect with practice-ready talent. Post jobs, join our recruitment programs, attend our employer fair or speak on a panel. We make it easy for you to engage with our students and meet your hiring needs.

By the Numbers

97%
of graduates employed or in further study within 10 months of graduation
82%
2024 First-Time Bar Admission Rate
170+
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Curious about how our graduates are doing after law school? We’re committed to transparency—view our American Bar Association (ABA)-required disclosures to see employment outcomes, bar passage rates and other key data about CWRU School of Law.

Connect With Us

The team in our Career Development Office (CDO) includes experienced attorneys and other professionals who are active in relevant industry associations and trained to provide comprehensive job search assistance to students and graduates. Each law student has an assigned attorney-advisor and interacts with multiple CDO staff members throughout each school year.