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Placement statistics for Dickinson graduates have consistently been above the national average. Dickinson graduates accept positions with law firms of all sizes in major metropolitan areas and small towns nationwide. Dickinson alumni can be found working not only in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Baltimore, but also in Washington, D.C., New York City, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Phoenix, Dallas, San Francisco, Atlanta, Anchorage, and Honolulu. Many graduates begin their careers as judicial law clerks at the federal, state, and county levels; other pursue careers in the business sector or with federal, state, and local governments, academic institutions, or public service organizations.

Class of 2007 Employment Profile
Number of Graduates 166
Number of Responses 162 (98%)
Number of Respondents Employed (153) Or Pursuing Advanced Degree (5):
143 Employed in Positions Where Bar Passage is Required or a J.D. is Preferred

Private Law Practice

41%

Government
20%

Judicial Clerkship

16%

Business/Industry

12%

Public Interest

4%

Unknown
4%

Academic

2%

Military Goverment
1%


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