How does career services help law students get jobs after graduation?

Trevi Grant

Assistant Dean, Student Career Success and Employer Relations

Trevi Grant is the Assistant Dean of Student Career Success and Employer Relations, whose work as a university leader, attorney and higher-education CEO has helped her build a lifelong commitment to justice and public service.

Employment outcomes are one of the most important factors when choosing a law school. At ASU Law, Career Services plays a central role in helping students move from the classroom into meaningful legal careers.

According to the most recent ABA employment report, 93% of ASU Law JD graduates are employed within 10 months of graduation in full-time, long-term bar admission required or JD advantage roles, or are continuing their education.

This outcome reflects a structured approach to career development that begins early and continues throughout a student’s time at ASU Law.

What support do law students receive from career services?

Career Services at ASU Law is integrated into the student experience from the first semester. Students are introduced to career planning right away and continue building their professional skills over the course of their ASU Law experience.

ASU Law Career Services support

• Individual career advising tailored to specific goals
• Resume and cover letter development
• Interview preparation and mock interviews
• Access to job postings and employer connections through Atlas
• Ongoing guidance throughout the job search process

Students meet with advisors early in their 1L year to begin shaping their interests and identifying opportunities. That foundation continues to develop through each stage of law school.

How do students build experience during law school?

Practical experience is a key part of career readiness. ASU Law students participate in internships and externships across a wide range of legal settings.

Opportunities to gain experience

• Law firms
• Government agencies
• Judicial clerkships
• Public interest organizations

These roles provide hands-on exposure to legal work while helping students build relationships within the profession. Career Services supports students in identifying and securing these opportunities, aligning them with long-term goals.

One thing that sets ASU Law apart from other law schools is that we allow students to participate in externships during both semesters of their 2L and 3L years. Rather than entering a lottery to win externship opportunities, ASU Law students work with Career Services to apply to these opportunities directly.

How does ASU Law connect students with employers?

Employer access is built into the Career Services model. Students participate in networking events, recruiting programs and on-campus interviews throughout the academic year.

Opportunities to connect with employers

• On-campus interviewing programs
• Employer information sessions
• Career panels and networking events
• Informational meetings with practicing attorneys

These touchpoints allow students to engage directly with employers and gain insight into different career paths.

What should you look for in a law school’s career services program?

If you are evaluating law schools, look beyond rankings and focus on outcomes and support systems.

Important questions to ask

• When does career advising begin?
• How accessible are advisors?
• What experiential opportunities are available?
• Are the number of externship opportunities limited?
• What are the employment outcomes 10 months after graduation?

At ASU Law, the answers to those questions point to a clear commitment – helping students not just earn a degree, but launch a meaningful legal career.