Graduates of Case Western Reserve University School of Law can be found working in all sectors of the legal profession and in non-traditional legal roles, across the United States and overseas. The Student Services & Career Development Office works closely with students and graduates and is committed to helping them develop and obtain their career goals.
Total percentage of graduates employed or pursuing a graduate degree full time: 92%
All statistics are as of March 15, 2020 (10 months after graduation).
| Employment Status | Full Time | Part Time | Total Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed -- Bar Admission Required | 104 | 1 | 105 |
| Employed – JD Advantage | 14 | 5 | 19 |
| Employed – Other Professional Position | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Employed – Non-Professional Position | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Undeterminable | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pursuing Graduate Degree Full Time | 3 | ||
| Unemployed – Not Seeking | 4 | ||
| Unemployed – Seeking | 6 | ||
| Employment Status Unknown | 1 | ||
| Total Graduates | 143 |
For graduates known to be employed, percentage working in the following types of employment:
|
Employment Type |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| Law Firms | 48.06% |
| Business and Industry | 15.5% |
| Public Interest | 13.18% |
| Government (includes Judicial Clerkships) | 21.70% |
| Education | 1.55% |
| Employment Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Law Firms | |
| Solo | 0 |
| 2-10 attorneys | 24 |
| 11-25 attorneys | 7 |
| 26-50 attorneys | 3 |
| 51-100 attorneys | 1 |
| 101-250 attorneys | 8 |
| 251-500 attorneys | 9 |
| 501+ attorneys | 9 |
| Unknown Size | 1 |
| Business & Industry | 17 |
| Government (includes 1 Military JAG) | 20 |
| Public Interest (including Public Defenders) | 24 |
| Judicial Clerkships | 17 |
| Academia | 2 |
| Employer Type Unknown | 0 |
| Total | 129 |