Center for Professional Development
CLASS OF 2014 EMPLOYMENT UPDATE:
Where Did They Go?
Zags Helping Zags
Of the 162 graduates of the Class of 2014, 80.2% were employed 10 months after graduation. Graduates are working in 12 states, with the largest percentages in Washington, Idaho, Utah, Colorado and Arizona. Of those employed, 61.1% are employed in positions requiring bar passage and 13.6% are in JD advantage positions. The total full-time, longterm employment for graduates in bar passage, JD advantage or other professional positions was 70.4%.
This past year, our ZagLaw alumni repeatedly stepped in to help our students develop their professional skills. From networking events and mock interviews in Seattle and Spokane, to professional attire selection and career seminars on campus, many Zag alumni provided valuable information and feedback to our students. We are thankful to the many Gonzaga Law alumni throughout the country who reply to the Center for Professional Development’s requests to talk with students interested in starting careers in their locales or practice areas. Without fail, you are gracious and generous in providing guidance to our students.
As in prior years, the majority of graduates are in private practice (44%) with an additional 20% in public service (government, clerkships, public interest.) What Suits You 2: 2L Acc Abra Belke and Lee & Hayes attorney Geana Van Dessel ( ’04 J.D. )
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What Suits You 1: Lee & Hayes attorney Jeffrey Smith (’04 J.D. ); Witherspoon Kelley attorney Erik Kukuk (’12 J.D. ); and 2015 grad Kyle Nelson.
Laurie Powers, Director Center for Professional Development
Seattle Trek Interviews: 3Ls Mike Kelly and Dan Fenzel getting ready to interview