With a degree from Michigan Law, you will be among the most sought-after job candidates in any applicant pool. Michigan Law is unparalleled in the diversity of the paths its graduates pursue, and the worldwide locations they work.
Let me add my name to the list of those congratulating you on your admission to Michigan Law.
As an alumnus, I still vividly recall when I opened my own letter from Dean Z. I felt euphoria, relief, and…uncertainty. I had thought a lot about applying to law school, but I was going to be taking out sizable loans and I really didn’t know what I wanted to do with my future law degree. Compounding my concerns, I wasn’t even sure whom to ask about my options. Dean Z’s letter provided an opportunity to study at one of the world’s best law schools; what I didn’t realize at the time was that it also was an invitation to join a family of elite attorneys willing to pay it forward to help me find my way.
I began my career at the largest law firm in the world. I expected to be there only a year or two, but I really enjoyed my work and steadily climbed the ranks, eventually making partner. And while I worked hard for my success, at every turn Michigan Law alumni were there to encourage and support me. My initial on-campus interview was with an alum (whom I later learned was my staunchest advocate in the hiring process). My closest mentors at the firm were alumni. My best friends at the firm were alumni. I could go on, but you get the idea.
At Michigan Law, I am dedicated to paying it forward, and I leverage my in-practice experience, my team’s expertise, and the strong relationships we’ve forged with recruiters across sectors to help you find your path. This is not just about finding your first job out of law school. Career planning is a discipline you will need to pursue opportunities and professional interests throughout your career. It’s a critical skillset in your pursuit of professional happiness.
Our team of attorney-counselors (surprise, many of whom also are alumni) collectively has more than 70 years of practice experience in every legal sector. Our experience spans everything from public defender to Big Law hiring partner. We’ve practiced (and lived) in most major legal markets. This real-world experience allows us to:
We focus our efforts on individualized, one-on-one counseling because we understand and celebrate that students have divergent career objectives and that we can help you the most when we know you by your first name. I understand you want your law school investment to provide personal and professional gains. As you will see in the following pages, wherever your passions may lie, an elite opportunity awaits and resources are there to support you.
So, let me close the way I began. Congratulations on your admission to Michigan Law. I truly look forward to meeting you.
assistant dean for career planning, university of michigan law school
New York: 24%
Illinois: 14%
Washington, DC: 13%
California: 10%
Michigan: 10%
Law Firms: 65%
Clerkships: 14%
Public Interest:14%
Government: 4%
Business or Industry: 2%
Academia: 1%
215K: 25th Percentile
215K: 50th Percentile
215K: 75th Percentile
$5,500: Guaranteed 1L Summer Funding
$6,500: Guaranteed 2L Summer Funding
$6.2M: Debt Management Program (LRAP) Funding (since 2015)
Michigan Law changes those of us who are fortunate enough to spend time here; it is a place that inspires victors who go into the world and do great things. Michigan Law is committed to providing a legal education that is unequaled and to maintaining the elite reputational value of our institution. We are dedicated to training great lawyers and leaders to advance the rule of law worldwide, advocate for the dispossessed, ensure the success of complex transactions, and provide the counsel necessary for clients who are innovators in many realms. Michigan Law is committed to producing exceptional 21st-century lawyers.
