Career Services
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 149 graduates in the class of 2007. Of those graduates seeking employment, 91% secured employment within nine months of graduation. Thirteen students reported being unemployed and seeking work.
| Type of Employment | % of Class | Salary Range | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | 60% | $40,000-100,000 | $50,000 |
| Government | 14% | $44,000-67,000 | $50,000 |
| Judicial Clerkships | 9% | $26,000-56,000 | $45,000 |
| Business | 13% | $22,000-110,000 | $70,000 |
| Public Interest | 4% | $39,500-50,000 | $42,000 |
Regional Information
Historically, about 80% of Willamette graduates remain in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon and Washington). Graduates from the class of 2007 located to the following states:
| Pacific (AK, CA, HI, OR, WA) | 83% |
|---|---|
| Mountain (AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, UT, WY) | 13% |
| Other States | 3% |
| International | 1% |