Career Opportunities

William & Mary law students and graduates are in demand.  Many leading legal publications regularly rank law firms, based on size, profitability, and other related factors.  These lists include the "National Law Journal 250," the "Legal Times 100," the "Am Law 100," and "The Lawyer Global 100."  Seventy-five percent of firms appearing on these lists actively recruited our students in 2008.  Our students are also actively recruited by judges, governmental agencies, legal services offices, prosecutors, public defenders, legislative bodies and non-profit private entities.

 William & Mary Students Find Jobs in a Variety of Ways

• On-Campus Interviews: In 2008, over 200 employers representing 389 offices in 40 states, D.C., and abroad, came to campus to interview our students.
• Off-Campus Interview Programs:  Our students annually have the opportunity to participate in 34 off-campus interview programs attended by over 1,000 employers.
• Resume Forwarding:  Over 210 employers who could not come to campus asked us to forward students' resumes for review in 2008.
• Networking with Alumni:  Our graduates, who work in all fifty states, D. C., and 39 countries, are an excellent resource.  A searchable alumni database puts these approachable and knowledgeable professionals at your fingertips.
• Self-Directed Job Searches:  We will advise you on the best way to identify employers who have not listed positions with us.