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Placement Rate on the Rise

At UB School of Law, we ensure our students are prepared with the skills and experiences to thrive in the legal market after graduation. Through our strong partnerships with employers, personal career counseling, professional development programs and mentoring programs, we bridge the gap between graduation and employment. Our increasing placement rate is a testament to that commitment. 

Class of 2022

90.2%.

Employment Rate for the Class of 2022*

*84.9% employed full-time, long-term positions requiring bar passage or JD advantage

Class of 2023

93.6%.

Employment Rate for the Class of 2023*

*92.9% employed full-time, long-term positions requiring bar passage or JD advantage

Class of 2024

95.63%.

Employment Rate for the Class of 2023

Career Services Office

Inspiring Individuals from Orientation to Bar Admission and Beyond

The Career Services Office (CSO) educates and empowers students, alumni and employers based on decades of diverse experience, along with genuine compassion and understanding of how to develop long-lasting employment relationships. The CSO takes a mindful approach to career development, collaborating with legal professionals to achieve unparalleled career outcomes for our students and our employers.

Individual Career Counseling

Every student meets individually with a CSO career counselor at least once per semester and as often as needed to plan their career path. Each job search is unique, and the CSO provides the highest-quality support by tailoring its services to each student.

Professional Development Programs

The CSO provides many programs to develop our students’ professional identities, including lectures from experienced practitioners and new lawyers, and career panels with alumni, giving students the inside story about legal jobs across the country.

Mentor Programs

Every member of the first-year class is matched with one of more than 200 mentors who are practicing lawyers or judges, and the relationship grows throughout their law school career.

Class of 2024 Employment by industry 61.8% Private Practice 13.1% Government 12.5% Public Interest 3.9% Business/Industry 3.3% Judicial Clerkships 3.3% Education.

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