BC Law graduates are in high demand: our employment numbers, particularly for JD-required and advantage positions, are among the very best in the country. Employers value our graduates' comprehensive education, sound judgment, and client-centered approach.
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97.9%
96.7% full-time, long-term, bar-passage required/JD advantage positions
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95.7%
93.8% full-time, long-term, bar-passage required/JD advantage positions
95.6%
92.5% full-time, long-term, bar-passage required/JD advantage positions
*Each year's percentages above include three (3) school-funded public interest fellowships, which are all full-time, long-term, bar required or JD advantage positions.
The BC Law School faculty, staff, and alumni global network support our graduates by identifying career opportunities, making introductions, and offering guidance. The results speak for themselves: In the past five years, more than 550 employers across 37 states, Washington, D.C., Guam and 8 countries have hired recent BC Law graduates. View an interactive list by location.
| Employment Type (Class Size: 243) | Percentage | Number |
|---|---|---|
Employed at 10 months | 97.9% | 238 |
Full Time | 97.5% | 237 |
Part Time | .4% | 1 |
Bar Passage required | 93.4% | 227 |
JD Advantage | 2% | 5 |
Other Professional | 0.4% | 1 |
Non-Professional | 0.4% | 1 |
Employed, Job Type Unknown | 0 | 0 |
Pursuing Graduate Degree | 0.4% | 1 |
Start Date Deferred | 0.4% | 1 |
Unemployed- Seeking | 1.6% | 4 |
Unemployed- Not Seeking | 0.0% | 0 |
Unknown | 0.0% | 0 |
| Employment Type | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Bar Passage Required Full Time/Long Term | 0 |
| J.D. Bar Advantage Full-Time/Long Term | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Employer Type | Employed Graduates | Employed Graduates with Reported Salary | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 238 | 223 | $82,000 | $215,200 | $215,000 |
| Law Firm (All) | 175 | 170 | $180,000 | $202,500 | $205,000 |
| Law Firm (solo) | 1 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Law Firm (1-10) | 12 | 11 | $75,000 | $80,000 | $93,000 |
| Law Firm (11-25) | 4 | 4 | $80,000 | $85,000 | $100,000 |
| Law Firm (26-50) | 7 | 7 | $96,000 | $100,000 | $120,000 |
| Law Firm (51-100) | 5 | 3 | $95,000 | $135,200 | $215,000 |
| Law Firm (101-250) | 16 | 15 | $150,000 | $195,000 | $215,000 |
| Law Firm (251-500) | 19 | 19 | $210,000 | $215,000 | $215,000 |
| Law Firm 501+ | 107 | 106 | $215,000 | $215,000 | $215,000 |
| Law Firm (Unknown Size) | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Judicial Clerkships | 18 | 14 | $56,246 | $68,554 | $74,000 |
| Government | 13 | 13 | $62,500 | $68,921 | $82,360 |
| Public Interest | 24 | 21 | $60,000 | $66,192 | $70,338 |
| Business | 10 | 9 | $89,000 | $110,000 | $120,000 |
| Education | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Based on reported salaries from 223 graduates employed full-time & long-term in all job types from NALP ERSS report (243 members of class; 243 reporting status; 238 employed; a minimum of 5 responses required in each category for salary analysis).
| Timing of Offer | Number Reported | % of Reported |
|---|---|---|
| Before graduation | 200 | 82% |
| After graduation but before bar results | 19 | 8% |
| After graduation and after bar results | 6 | 2% |
| Timing relative to bar results is not applicable; no bar exam taken | 3 | 1% |
Members of the Class of 2023 accepted positions in 24 states/territories and 2 foreign countries with the most popular destinations below. About 43% of the class started their jobs out of state.
| State/Territory | Number |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 136 |
| New York | 36 |
| California | 12 |
| Employed in Foreign Countries | 2 |
*Per Interpretation 509-2 of Standard 509, law schools may choose to publicize additional employment outcome data beyond what the Employment Protocols require. This additional data, per Standard 509, must be “complete, accurate, and not misleading to a reasonable law school student or applicant.” Law schools are expected to use “due diligence in obtaining and verifying such information.” The additional employment outcome data on this website has not been, and will not be, audited by the ABA. It is meant to supplement the annual ABA Employment Summary Report, which reflects the employment status of members of each graduating class as of the annual Graduate Employment Status Date of March 15. Please reference the 3 years of employment outcome data posted on the ABA Required Disclosures webpage of each ABA-Approved Law School or at www.abarequireddisclosures.org.
Employment and salary information is taken from a variety of sources, including: student self-reporting, alumni surveys, employer information, published salary data, and electronic resources. If you have any questions or seek additional information, please contact the Career Services Office.
