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: 94%
All statistics are as of March 15, 2022 (10 months after graduation). 93% of 2021 grads are employed. 1% of 2021 grads are pursuing an advanced degree.
| Employment Status | Full-Time | Part-Time | Total Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed -- Bar Admission Required | 114 | 4 | 118 |
| Employed – JD Advantage | 18 | 4 | 22 |
| Employed – Other Professional Position | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Employed – Non-Professional Position | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Undeterminable | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pursuing Graduate Degree Full Time | 1 | ||
| Unemployed – Not Seeking | 1 | ||
| Unemployed – Seeking | 7 | ||
| Employment Status Unknown | 1 | ||
| Total Graduates |
153 |
For graduates known to be employed, percentage working in the following types of employment:
| Employment Type | Percentage |
| Law Firms | 51% |
| Business and Industry | 13% |
| Public Interest | 12% |
| Government | 15% |
| Judicial Clerks | 6% |
| Education | 3% |
| Employment Type | Number |
| Law Firms | |
| Solo | 1 |
| 2-10 attorneys | 26 |
| 11-25 attorneys | 7 |
| 26-50 attorneys | 4 |
| 51-100 attorneys3 | 3 |
| 101-250 attorneys | 6 |
| 251-500 attorneys | 7 |
| 501+ attorneys | 18 |
| Unknown Size | 1 |
| Business & Industry | 18 |
| Government (includes 1 Military JAG) | 21 |
| Public Interest (including Public Defenders) | 17 |
| Judicial Clerkships | 9 |
| Academia | 5 |
| Employer Type Unknown | 0 |
| Total | 143 |