Students gain real-world experience working with attorneys in corporations, government, non-profits and private practice.
You will learn early how attorneys and judges process the challenges of day-to-day practice through hands-on exercises, including Gateway to Practice, an immersive two-day experience in which 1L students work in mock law firms alongside local practicing attorneys. As a 2L student, you can experience real-world practice through work in our legal clinics, consulting and even representing clients who otherwise may not be able to afford an attorney. You’ll also have your pick of more than 350 externship field sites.
Our career development office, staffed by lawyers with decades of experience, provides a range of counseling services. This includes resume and cover letter reviews, practice interviews and networking opportunities with area lawyers and fellow students. You’ll also benefit from our extensive network of more than 6,000 alumni who practice in Connecticut and beyond.
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Interested parties can learn more about student employment outcomes by reading Quinnipiac Law's ABA Required Disclosures information or by visiting www.abarequireddisclosures.org.
Having a strong legal education and skills is the price of entry, but it doesn’t ensure access. To get the right job, you’ll need to put yourself in front of the right people. That’s where the Career Development Office comes in.
Specializing in legal careers, our career development counselors will help you connect with our strong network of professionals and alumni. At Quinnipiac, we continually work hard to build relationships with the best law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies and nonprofits to create opportunities to get you introduced.
Our students are highly educated and bring a wealth of skills and practical experience to the workplace. If you are interested in recruiting our students for internships or specific positions, we will work with you.
We welcome employers to post job opportunities on our student and alumni career website, powered by 12twenty. All recruiting activity is governed by the School of Law’s policies which you can read here:
Career Development Office Policies & Procedures (PDF)
To post a job opportunity, please create a new account using our updated platform by clicking on the link below. You may also email Joey-Lynn Darius for any questions about how to post a position.
It’s not enough to have the skills, students need connections. We create lots of opportunities for our students throughout their law school education to benefit from the experience of area legal experts including our network of more than 6,000 alumni in Connecticut and beyond.
During their three years with us, students may attend sessions to hear career insights from esteemed legal experts like Connecticut Attorney General William Tong. If they participate in Mock Trial, students benefit from the coaching of Quinnipiac Law alumni. There are also several networking events where students can meet and strike up conversations with alumni who may offer insights that guide them toward meaningful careers.
Our School of Law provides a dynamic, hands-on and personalized education that emphasizes personal and professional development. While externships are an integral part of this approach, there are also a variety of other programs, clinics and other resources for engaged learning both on campus and abroad.
The 114 employed graduates of the Class of 2022 were employed in the following industries:
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