| Year | Total law graduates | Percent employed In positions requiring bar passage |
|---|---|---|
|
2001 |
34602 | 75.9 |
|
2002 |
35295 | 75.3 |
|
2003 |
35787 | 73.7 |
|
2004 |
36834 | 73.2 |
|
2005 |
38951 | 74.3 |
|
2006 |
40186 | 75.3 |
|
2007 |
40416 | 76.9 |
|
2008 |
40582 | 74.7 |
|
2009 |
40833 | 70.8 |
|
2010 |
41156 | 68.4 |
|
2011 |
41623 | 65.4 |
|
2012 |
44339 | 64.4 |
|
2013 |
44637 | 64.4 |
|
2014 |
42139 | 66.3 |
|
2015 |
38627 | 66.6 |
|
2016 |
35815 | 67.7 |
|
2017 |
33966 | 71.8 |
|
Source: National Association of Law Placement. |
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