Employment Statistics

UK graduates consistently outperform national employment averages. For example, based on information relating to the Class of 2007, 99.2% of the Class of 2007 was employed or pursuing additional education within 9 months following graduation.

In a typical year, a majority of UK Law graduates (50 to 60%) will choose to go directly into private practice, with the next most popular option being a judicial clerkship with a state or federal judge (15 to 25%). The number of UK Law graduates choosing a career in government ranges from 5-15% depending upon student interest, as well as state and federal funding for new positions. A smaller number of graduates go into careers in public interest, business, or decide to pursue an advanced degree.

Types of Positions, Class of 2007:
Type	Rounded %
Private Practice:	53%
Judicial Clerkships:	25%
Government/Military:	8%
Business:	7%
Public Int./Academic:	7%
Locations Chosen, Class of 2007:
State	Rounded %
AZ	1%
DC	2%
GA	1%
IN	1%
KY	85%
MD	1%
NV	1%
NY	2%
OH	2%
TN	2%
WV	2%
Starting Salaries, Class of 2007:
Median salary, all:	$   44,500
Median salary, law firms:	$   63,500
75th percentile, all:	$   88,000
75th percentile, law firms:	$   90,000
Top salary:	$ 160,000
* 71% of the Class of 2007 reported salary information