PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & OUTCOMES

READY. SET. GO.

A Duke Law education is a gateway to an exciting, rewarding, and fulfilling professional life, and it begins the day you arrive on our campus. We make it our mission to support the career aspirations and professional development of each and every student.

The result: We regularly rank at the very top of all law schools for student outcomes — our employment rate exceeds 97% — and our graduates are recognized by employers as exceptionally well-prepared for their first legal jobs.

Whatever your desired path — a law firm, government agency, nonprofit, or business, a big city, regional center, or international destination — you’ll receive individualized attention and career counseling focused on those aspirations.

In your first year, you’ll meet regularly with a dedicated counselor, who will help you learn about the job market, develop your unique career plan, and connect with alumni and others who can advise you on making it a reality. By your second year, when hundreds of employers visit Durham to recruit Duke Law students, you’ll be ready to put your best foot forward in your interviews and land the position that’s right for you. In your third year, you’ll refine your plans and augment your knowledge and skills to ensure the best possible launch of your legal career. Just don’t forget us when you graduate!