MSU Law announces today its reported employment data on the Class of 2024. As of March 17, the Class of 2024 saw a 10-month employment rate of 92.27% for the Class of 2024 graduates. This is the College’s highest employment rate in the past decade and a 7.19% increase from the Class of 2023. The College of Law’s Career Services Office reports that the Class of 2024 also has the distinction of having secured more jobs in Michigan for 2024 graduates than any other Michigan law school.
“These outcomes reflect the resilience, talent, and determination of the newest Spartan Lawyer Leaders and underscore the value and versatility of an MSU Law degree in today’s legal market,” said Michael Sant’Ambrogio, dean of the College of Law.
Among the graduates, 87.27% (192 out of 220) secured full-time, long-term, bar passage-required, or JD-Advantage positions—the “gold standard” in legal employment. Of the employed graduates (203 out of 220), 94.58% are in gold-standard roles.
Graduates secured positions across legal sectors, showcasing the versatility and value of an MSU Law degree. Additional highlights from the Class of 2024 include:
- 100% of graduates who passed a bar exam on their first attempt secured a job.
- Employment by sector: 118 in law firms, 33 in government, 25 in public interest, 13 in business/industry, and 11 in judicial clerkships.
- Geographic reach: Graduates work in 25 states, Washington D.C., and Canada, with Michigan, Illinois, and California leading in placements.
- Judicial clerkships secured at notable courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Michigan Supreme Court, and the Michigan Court of Appeals.
- 58% of graduates joined law firms of all sizes, from boutique practices to 500+ law firm size.
Our clinics’ work makes a difference in people’s lives. They allow our students to practice as lawyers and understand early on what it means to be Spartan Lawyer Leaders.
The College of Law community congratulates its 2024 graduates and thanks everyone who helped Spartan graduates launch their careers.