Duke Law viewbook 2013 - Duke University School of Law

COMMITTED TO YOUR SUCCESS
Even in an uncertain economy, Duke Law graduates
are in demand because they are known as
leaders, clear thinkers, and excellent writers who
are ready to serve as effective advocates from day
one. Our Career and Professional Development
Center provides a vast array of resources and
Fast Facts
Duke Law graduates consistently
rank among the “most-hired”
in National Law Journal surveys
of the 250 largest law firms in
the country.
Nearly 4,200 on-campus interviews
were conducted with 215 secondyear
students during fall 2012.
Students averaged 16-20 interviews
each; many received multiple offers.
The most popular cities for employment
are New York and Washington,
D.C., but Duke Law’s graduates
spread more broadly throughout the
country than those of many other
top law schools, with significant
numbers heading to the West Coast,
Midwest and Southeast regions.
LAUNCHING
YOUR
CAREER
programs designed to help you find the best
opportunities, no matter what location or field
you choose. In fact, everyone at Duke Law is
dedicated to helping you launch your career. Faculty
members provide guidance and networking
contacts. Alumni serve as mentors and regularly
recruit Duke Law grads. We can’t promise it will
be easy. But we do promise to work with you
every step of the way, for as long as needed, to
help you achieve your goals.
Class of 2012 Employment
BY SECTOR
Law Firms 58.1%
Business 5.5%
Government 6%
Public Interest 8.8%
Clerkship 21.2%
Academia .5%
Alumni in Clerkships
2012-13 TERM
Article III Courts 38
Other Federal Courts 4
State Courts 15
FIND COMPLETE EMPLOYMENT
DATA AT LAW.DUKE.EDU/CAREER/
EMPLOYMENTDATA
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