Employment Statistics 2021

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