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2002 Employment Statistics

Percent of respondents employed six months after graduation:  79%

Percent of respondents enrolled in LL.M. Programs:  4%


Average starting salary for all categories: $44,000

Practice Areas

Private Practice

 Public Interest

Average salary:  $43,000

Average salary: $32,000

Percent employed:  53% 

Percent employed: 4%

Academic

Government

Average salary:  $59,000

Average salary:  $40,000

Percent employed: 4%

Percent employed:  13%

Clerkships

Business

Average salary:  $37,000

Average salary:  $46,000

Percent employed:  8%

Percent employed:  13%