Summary
- • 94.7% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates were employed or pursuing further education within 10 months of graduation
- • 91.5% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates were employed in full-time, long-term positions requiring bar passage or where a J.D. was an advantage
- • 3.2% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates were pursuing further education
- • 1.1% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates were unemployed and seeking employment
- • 65.4% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates were employed in law firms
- • 14.4% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates were employed in judicial clerkships
- • 8.5% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates were employed in business and industry
- • 7.4% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates were employed in public interest positions
- • 3.2% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates were employed in government positions
- • 1.1% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates were employed in academia
- • 48.4% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates employed in law firms were in firms with 501+ attorneys
- • 11.7% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates employed in law firms were in firms with 251-500 attorneys
- • 9.6% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates employed in law firms were in firms with 101-250 attorneys
- • 5.9% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates employed in law firms were in firms with 51-100 attorneys
- • 7.4% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates employed in law firms were in firms with 26-50 attorneys
With Cornell Law graduates landing jobs like hotcakes at a brunch buffet, it seems the legal world cant get enough of these sharp minds. In 2021, a staggering 94.7% of them were already making moves within 10 months of graduation, with 91.5% scoring cherry positions that required bar passage or a J.D. as an advantage. As we unpack the employment statistics further, its clear that a Cornell Law degree isnt just a ticket to success – its a golden invitation to the hottest law firm galas and beyond. So grab your gavel and dive into the juicy details of where these legal eagles are soaring!
Employment Rates
- 94.7% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates were employed or pursuing further education within 10 months of graduation
- 91.5% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates were employed in full-time, long-term positions requiring bar passage or where a J.D. was an advantage
- 1.1% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates were unemployed and seeking employment
- 96.2% of 2020 Cornell Law graduates were employed or pursuing further education within 10 months of graduation
- 92.9% of 2020 Cornell Law graduates were employed in full-time, long-term positions requiring bar passage or where a J.D. was an advantage
- 1.4% of 2020 Cornell Law graduates were unemployed and seeking employment
- 97.8% of 2019 Cornell Law graduates were employed or pursuing further education within 10 months of graduation
- 95.1% of 2019 Cornell Law graduates were employed in full-time, long-term positions requiring bar passage or where a J.D. was an advantage
- 0.5% of 2019 Cornell Law graduates were unemployed and seeking employment
Interpretation
Cornell Law graduates continue to navigate the legal landscape with finesse, as evidenced by their impressive employment statistics. With percentages that rival the precision of a well-argued case, these numbers speak volumes about the caliber of education and training received at the prestigious institution. The employment rates paint a picture of success, determination, and resilience in the face of a competitive job market, proving that Cornell Law alumni are not only equipped with legal expertise but also the drive to excel in their careers. Perhaps it's time for other law schools to take a page from Cornell's playbook and learn a thing or two about preparing future legal luminaries.
Employment Sectors
- 65.4% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates were employed in law firms
- 14.4% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates were employed in judicial clerkships
- 8.5% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates were employed in business and industry
- 7.4% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates were employed in public interest positions
- 3.2% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates were employed in government positions
- 1.1% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates were employed in academia
- 67.1% of 2020 Cornell Law graduates were employed in law firms
- 15.2% of 2020 Cornell Law graduates were employed in judicial clerkships
- 7.6% of 2020 Cornell Law graduates were employed in business and industry
- 6.2% of 2020 Cornell Law graduates were employed in public interest positions
- 3.3% of 2020 Cornell Law graduates were employed in government positions
- 0.5% of 2020 Cornell Law graduates were employed in academia
- 68.9% of 2019 Cornell Law graduates were employed in law firms
- 14.2% of 2019 Cornell Law graduates were employed in judicial clerkships
- 7.1% of 2019 Cornell Law graduates were employed in business and industry
- 5.5% of 2019 Cornell Law graduates were employed in public interest positions
- 3.8% of 2019 Cornell Law graduates were employed in government positions
- 0.5% of 2019 Cornell Law graduates were employed in academia
Interpretation
Cornell Law graduates seem to be following a well-trodden path into the legal world, with a majority finding themselves in law firms each year. One could say it's the legal equivalent of migrating birds returning home. However, there is a flourishing diversity of employment destinations for these graduates, from the hallowed halls of academia to the hustle and bustle of business and industry, and even the noble calling of public interest positions. It's a testament to the versatility and demand for legal expertise in various sectors beyond the traditional law firm setting. So whether you're penning legal briefs in an office tower or advocating for justice in a public interest role, the cornucopia of career options for Cornell Law graduates continues to bloom.
Further Education
- 3.2% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates were pursuing further education
- 3.3% of 2020 Cornell Law graduates were pursuing further education
- 2.7% of 2019 Cornell Law graduates were pursuing further education
Interpretation
It seems like Cornell Law graduates have a contagious case of academic curiosity, with each passing year showing a slight increase in the pursuit of further education. While some may dub them as eternal students delaying their entry into the workforce, others might see them as the vanguard of intellectual exploration paving the way for future legal luminaries. Let's hope that their quest for knowledge doesn't end up becoming the longest legal case study in history.
Geographic Distribution
- 71.3% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates were employed in New York State
- 6.4% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates were employed in Washington, D.C.
- 4.3% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates were employed in California
- 2.1% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates were employed in Massachusetts
- 1.6% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates were employed in Texas
- 14.3% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates were employed in other states or countries
- 69.5% of 2020 Cornell Law graduates were employed in New York State
- 7.1% of 2020 Cornell Law graduates were employed in Washington, D.C.
- 4.8% of 2020 Cornell Law graduates were employed in California
- 2.4% of 2020 Cornell Law graduates were employed in Massachusetts
- 1.9% of 2020 Cornell Law graduates were employed in Texas
- 14.3% of 2020 Cornell Law graduates were employed in other states or countries
Interpretation
It seems like Cornell Law graduates have a strong affinity for New York State, almost as if the Empire State has cast a legal spell on them. With over 70% of the 2021 class and nearly 70% of the 2020 class choosing to practice law in New York, one can't help but wonder if the iconic Statue of Liberty is secretly holding a tiny law book in her raised hand. Meanwhile, the few adventurous souls who ventured to Washington, D.C., California, and other states or countries are like legal mavericks breaking away from the Big Apple's gravitational pull. Perhaps they are the ones to watch, paving new legal paths while the rest find comfort in the familiar streets of NYC.
Law Firm Employment
- 48.4% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates employed in law firms were in firms with 501+ attorneys
- 11.7% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates employed in law firms were in firms with 251-500 attorneys
- 9.6% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates employed in law firms were in firms with 101-250 attorneys
- 5.9% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates employed in law firms were in firms with 51-100 attorneys
- 7.4% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates employed in law firms were in firms with 26-50 attorneys
- 8.5% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates employed in law firms were in firms with 11-25 attorneys
- 5.9% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates employed in law firms were in firms with 2-10 attorneys
- 2.7% of 2021 Cornell Law graduates employed in law firms were solo practitioners
- 50.4% of 2020 Cornell Law graduates employed in law firms were in firms with 501+ attorneys
- 10.9% of 2020 Cornell Law graduates employed in law firms were in firms with 251-500 attorneys
- 8.8% of 2020 Cornell Law graduates employed in law firms were in firms with 101-250 attorneys
- 6.6% of 2020 Cornell Law graduates employed in law firms were in firms with 51-100 attorneys
- 7.3% of 2020 Cornell Law graduates employed in law firms were in firms with 26-50 attorneys
- 8.0% of 2020 Cornell Law graduates employed in law firms were in firms with 11-25 attorneys
- 5.8% of 2020 Cornell Law graduates employed in law firms were in firms with 2-10 attorneys
- 2.2% of 2020 Cornell Law graduates employed in law firms were solo practitioners
- 52.3% of 2019 Cornell Law graduates employed in law firms were in firms with 501+ attorneys
- 11.7% of 2019 Cornell Law graduates employed in law firms were in firms with 251-500 attorneys
- 8.6% of 2019 Cornell Law graduates employed in law firms were in firms with 101-250 attorneys
Interpretation
It seems that if you want to find a 501+ attorney law firm, just follow the trail of Cornell Law graduates. With percentages rivaling a mathematical equation, one thing is clear - big firms have big appeal for these aspiring lawyers. As for the solo practitioners, well, they're the unicorns of the legal world, making up a modest but intriguing 2.7%. One thing is for certain, no matter the size of the firm, the path to success for Cornell Law graduates seems to be as varied as the legal cases they'll inevitably tackle.
Salaries
- The median starting salary for 2021 Cornell Law graduates in the private sector was $190,000
- The median starting salary for 2021 Cornell Law graduates in the public sector was $65,000
- The median starting salary for 2020 Cornell Law graduates in the private sector was $190,000
- The median starting salary for 2020 Cornell Law graduates in the public sector was $64,000
- The median starting salary for 2019 Cornell Law graduates in the private sector was $190,000
- The median starting salary for 2019 Cornell Law graduates in the public sector was $62,000
Interpretation
Cornell Law graduates have clearly mastered the art of consistency in the private sector, with starting salaries stubbornly refusing to budge from $190,000 for three consecutive years. However, in the public sector, they seem to be engaged in a more whimsical dance, with salaries fluctuating like a rollercoaster ride. One might wonder if Cornell Law students draw straws each year to determine the public sector's starting salary, just to keep things interesting. Decisions, decisions...
