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Outcomes Matter At a student-centered law school like W&L Law, we are committed to great…
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Outcomes Matter
At a student-centered law school like W&L Law, we are committed to great outcomes for our graduates. We want our students to get great jobs in their preferred location, be prepared to pass the bar exam regardless of where they take it, and to graduate with as little debt as possible.
| Employed | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| At Grad (All Jobs) | 53% | 58% | 73% |
| At 10 Months (JD required/preferred) | 84% | 84% | 87.6% |
| At 10 Months (All Jobs/Grad School) | 95% | 88% | 93% |
It is about students, their career objectives, and the strategies they used to get there. Below, you can read how some of our students employed the executive search model of our Career Strategy Office to begin their professional careers.
Passing the Bar
W&L offers robust programming and other support to help our students prepare for and pass the bar exam. The data shows that our resources and assistance are paying off for our students.
| Virginia | Nationwide | |
|---|---|---|
| Washington and Lee Law | 80.65% | 90% |
| State/National Averages | 80.04% | not available |
| Virginia | Nationwide | |
|---|---|---|
| Washington and Lee Law | 96.55% | 89% |
| State/National Averages | 73.4% | 69% |
