UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

JAMES E. ROGERS COLLEGE OF LAW

MAY 7, 2025

Greetings,

This week, we feature Class of 2024 employment outcomes. It should come as no surprise to the LawCat community that yet another class of recent graduates has had success in the job market.

Thanks to all of the alumni and friends who interview and hire our students and grads. See below for how you can participate in recruiting events this summer, including a new virtual interview program.

Onward!

Jason

FEATURE

University of Arizona Law Class of 2024 Achieves Strong Employment Outcomes Across the Nation

For the fourth year in a row, recent graduates of the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law have achieved high levels of post-graduate employment. The Class of 2024 reported a 90% overall employment rate ten months after graduation.

Notably, 86.67% of the Class of 2024 secured full-time, long-term, JD-required or JD-advantage roles, another indicator of consistent strength in the job market.

“This year’s outcomes are exciting not only because of the overall numbers, but because they reflect the unique makeup of the Class of 2024,” said Leah Won (’05), Assistant Dean for Career Development. “Every class has different goals, values and geographic preferences, and our approach is to meet each student where they are and help them achieve their individual vision of success.”

Underscoring the point that each Arizona Law graduating class is unique, the Class of 2024 reports about 36% of the employed graduates launched their careers beyond state lines, whereas last year, 23% of graduates reported positions outside of Arizona.

“This change demonstrates the breadth of opportunities our students pursue and Arizona Law’s national reach,” Leah said. “It shows that our graduates are competitive and successful in out-of-market job searches across the country.”

For more on clerkships, 1L summer placement and other outcomes, see the full story.

FROM THE COLLEGE

Hire Arizona Law: Register Now for Summer Recruiting Events

Arizona Law graduates are in high demand and the Career Development Office is expanding opportunities employers to connect with students and recent grads. This summer, Arizona Law will offer two ways to connect with rising second- and third-year students, as well as soon-to-be graduates.

In addition to the long-standing Summer Scottsdale Interview Program, the College is launching a new Early Summer Virtual Interview Program. Scheduling details for both are below:

Early Summer Virtual Interview Program

This new virtual recruitment program is designed to give employers greater flexibility to meet students early in the hiring season.

Employer registration deadline: May 16

Interview date: June 4

Summer Scottsdale Interview Program

During the annual Scottsdale event, law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies and non-profit organizations are able to interview applicants for positions such as summer associate or law clerk positions for summer 2026 (rising 2Ls), for-credit externships for spring 2026 (rising 2Ls and 3Ls) and post-graduate positions to begin fall 2026 (rising 3Ls). Employers can participate virtually, or in person at the UA Scottsdale Center.

Employer registration deadline: July 3

Interview dates: August 7 (in-person) and August 8 (virtual)

See the CDO recruiting calendar to register and for more information on these and other upcoming recruiting opportunities.

Marvin Slepian (’23) Receives University Innovation Award

The University of Arizona recently awarded its University Distinguished Innovation & Entrepreneurship Award to Arizona Law alumnus and Regents’ Professor of Medicine and Biomedical Engineering Marvin Slepian (’23).

In addition to a distinguished clinical medical career, Dr. Slepian has had an extensive research career leading to the development of innovative diagnostics and therapeutics for cardiovascular diseases. His work has focused on the development and use of novel biomaterials for tissue engineering, drug delivery and medical device development. His lab has developed many novel diagnostics and therapeutics which have found their way into clinical use today.

He also holds more than 120 patents and patent applications. In 2023, he was named a member of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Public Advisory Committee.

Congratulations, Dr. Slepian!

Save the Date: Homecoming Is Six Months Away

University of Arizona Homecoming week is scheduled this year for November 2–8.

Save the date for Arizona Law festivities this fall, including the Lifetime Achievement Awards, our annual Red & Blue BBQ and special reunion gatherings for alumni, along with events happening all across the university.

If you’re celebrating a reunion year, keep an eye out for your official Save the Date coming in June!

Bear Down, and see you in November!

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Do You Have News?

Your success is the college’s success and we want to celebrate with you! If you have landed a new job, received an award or recognition, stepped into a leadership role or have good news in general, let us know.

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Here on campus, classes are over and final exams are in progress. As the academic year winds down, we look forward to a busy summer and even toward Homecoming in the fall.

Warmly,