Career & Professional Development
Class of 2010 Graduate Statistics
Employment Information
Although statistics do not tell the full story, we know many prospective students are anxious to know if they will be able to find employment upon graduation from law school.
There were 135 graduates in the class of 2010. Of those graduates known to be seeking employment, 87% secured employment within nine months of graduation. The employment status of 1.7% of the class of 2010 was unknown at the 9 month mark.
| Type of Employment | % of Class | Salary Range | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | 66% | $38,000-115,000 | $50,000 |
| Government | 8% | $32,000-58,000 | $44,000 |
| Judicial Clerkships | 4% | $44,000-48,000 | $46,000 |
| Business | 16% | $31,000-76,000 | $55,000 |
| Public Interest | 4% | $20,000-50,000 | $45,000 |
| Academic/Other | 2% | N/A | N/A |
Regional Information
Historically, about 80% of Willamette graduates remain in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon and Washington). Graduates from the class of 2010 located to the following states:
| Pacific (AK, CA, HI, OR, WA) | 87% |
|---|---|
| Mountain (AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, UT, WY) | 6% |
| Other States | 5% |
| International | 2% |