Your Legal Career Starts Now: The Path to Practice

A degree from Texas Law kickstarts career opportunities across every legal sector throughout the country. The Career Services Office works closely with students to identify appropriate career paths and to develop effective strategies for securing meaningful employment.

Our dedicated team of career counselors—all of whom hold J.D. degrees—offer extensive expertise in student advising and support students in achieving their professional goals through a tailored approach aligned with individual interests. These counselors provide guidance on career options, share job search resources and tips for applying and interviewing, and facilitate connections with potential employers.

people entering the Career Services Interview Suite
98.5%
of the Class of 2024 were
employed within 10 months
after graduation.
*Includes two employed-start date deferred graduates
$176,150
is the median salary of the Class of 2024 based on reported or publicly available salaries for 97% (386) of all full-time, long-term employed graduates.
33%
of employed graduates from the Class of 2024 started their careers outside of Texas.

Meet Your Career Counselor

Every Texas Law student is assigned a career counselor and we recommend that you meet with yours regularly! Your counselor is an important ally as you navigate your career path. Note: 1Ls will be able to meet with their assigned counselor beginning in October of their first semester.

Career Exploration

From panels exploring different career paths to professional development workshops designed to enhance your toolkit, we provide opportunities to hone the skills and knowledge needed for success in your career pursuits. View our upcoming events to learn more.

Land a Job

With interview programs exclusive to Texas Law students, as well as nationwide consortia programs,
you have the opportunity to apply to hundreds of legal employers for summer and postgraduate positions. In addition, thousands of available positions are posted on our TEX Job Bank throughout the year. Current students and alumni can log in using their UT EID.

Career Path Resources

Whether you are pursuing a career in Big Law or a small-to-midsize firm, as a government attorney or public defender, as a judicial intern, or in a business setting, we provide a wealth of comprehensive career-development resources to support your self-directed job search.

Connect with Attorneys

Attorneys and recruiters are eager to connect with you through our exclusive networking programs and Meet-and-Greets held at the Law School. We also encourage you to connect with attorneys and fellow students at our career panels and workshops.