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Employment Outcomes

Central to Regent University School of Law’s mission is preparing students for durable legal careers and helping them secure the professional opportunities needed to take them there. Through rigorous legal training, close faculty mentorship, and a deep professional network, Regent Law equips graduates for excellence and meaningful impact at every stage of their careers.

This approach prepares students for both immediate opportunity and long-term success across the legal profession. Regent Law alumni pursue a wide range of legal paths, serving in private practice, public service, federal and state clerkships, and national organizations, supported by individualized career planning that begins in the first semester of law school and continues throughout their professional lives.

Alumni Advancement in Big Law, Clerkships, and National Practice

Regent Law graduates advance to leadership roles across the legal profession, including partnership at major law firms, federal and state clerkships, and positions with nationally recognized organizations. These outcomes reflect a law school committed to rigorous preparation, close faculty mentorship, and sustained professional development.

In recent years, several Regent Law alumni have become partners at large law firms, including:

Andrew Butler (J.D. 2016)
Partner, Jones Day
Former Clerk, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware

Renee Knudsen (J.D. 2016)
Partner, BakerHostetler
Former Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

Michael Pierce (J.D. 2015)
Partner, O’Hagan Meyer
Former Clerk, Newport News Circuit Court

These examples highlight recent alumni advancement and reflect the breadth of professional paths pursued by Regent Law graduates.

Federal Clerkship Perspectives

“To succeed in an appellate clerkship, you need excellent writing, strong critical thinking, and a deep understanding of foundational legal principles. At Regent Law, I was able to hone all three.”

Rich Osborne (J.D. 2022)
Counsel, Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
Former Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

“At Regent, I learned how to dissect complex legal issues without clear answers and developed the writing discipline needed for federal appellate work. That preparation carried directly into my clerkship.”

Anna Edwards (J.D. 2022)
Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

3,578 J.D. Alumni Work in All 50 States, D.C. & 20 Nations

Map of the United States showing the number of Regent Law alumni practicing in each state, with the highest concentrations in Texas (176), Virginia (224), and North Carolina (147).

Facts & Stats

Donut chart showing practice area distribution for the Regent Law Class of 2024: 44.34% in private practice, 15.09% in judicial clerkships, 28.30% in government, 3.77% in business & industry, 6.60% in public interest, and 1.89% in education.

Additional ABA Charts Detailing Employment Status, Job Type, Firm Size, and Employment by Region

National Association for Law Placement (NALP) Reports

Bar Passage Rates

  • Ranked 20th in the Nation for Ultimate Bar Passage, 2019
  • Highest Overall Bar Passage Rate in the State of Virginia, February 2018
  • 100% Bar Passage Rate, Honors Classes of 2017-2018
  • 95% Overall Bar Passage Rate (#1 Among Virginia Law Schools), Virginia Bar Exam, July 2017
  • 86% Bar Passage Rate Nationwide, Class of 2017
  • 100% Bar Passage Rate on the Uniform Bar Exam, accepted in 26 states, Class of 2018