Post-Graduation Employment Survey
NEBLSA is gathering information from graduates of our law school chapters to better understand post-graduation plans, employment outcomes, and bar preparation trends across the region. The information collected will help us strengthen career resources and partnerships that support our members.Individual responses and personal information will not be shared with the general public. Data may be used in aggregate to engage partners and supporters as we work to expand resources and funding opportunities for NEBLSA members.Participants who complete the survey by March 18th will be entered into a raffle to receive a $150 Visa gift card. Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your experience and support the NEBLSA community.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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example@example.com
Which law school do you attend?
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Please Select
Albany Law School
Benjamin N. Cardozo Law School
Boston College Law School
Boston University School of Law
Brooklyn Law School
Columbia Law School
Cornell Law School
CUNY School of Law
Fordham University School of Law
Harvard Law School
Hofstra University School of Law
Massachusetts School of Law
New England School of Law
New York Law School
New York University School of Law
Northeastern University School of Law
Pace Law School
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Roger Williams School of Law
Rutgers Law School – Camden
Rutgers Law School – Newark
Seton Hall School of Law
St. John's University School of Law
Suffolk Law School
Syracuse College of Law
Touro School of Law
University at Buffalo School of Law
University of Connecticut School of Law
University of Maine School of Law
University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth
University of New Hampshire
Vermont Law School
Western New England School of Law
Yale Law School
What type of law program are you graduating from?
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Full-Time J.D. Program
Part-Time / Evening J.D. Program
Accelerated J.D. Program (2-Year J.D.)
Joint Degree Program (J.D. + another degree)
LL.M. (Master of Laws)
Other
Graduation Date
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December 2025
May 2026
December 2026
Have you secured post-graduation employment or a professional placement?
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Yes
No
Not yet, but currently interviewing
Pursuing a clerkship or fellowship
Pursuing graduate study or another degree
Other
If you have secured post-graduation employment or a placement, how did you obtain the opportunity?
Summer Associate position converted to full-time offer
Law school On-Campus Interviewing (OCI)
Direct application to employer
Networking / personal referral
Judicial internship leading to clerkship
Fellowship application
Career services office
BLSA / NEBLSA connection or event
NEBLSA Job Fair
NEBLSA Convention
Job fair or conference
Prior employer
Other
Employer / Organization Name
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Position Title
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Employment Sector
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Law Firm (Large Firm / Big Law)
Law Firm (Mid-Size)
Law Firm (Small Firm)
Public Interest / Nonprofit
Government
Judicial Clerkship
Corporate / In-House
Policy / Advocacy
Academia
Other
Practice Area (if known)
Corporate / Transactions
Litigation
Criminal Law
Civil Rights
Public Interest
Family Law
Immigration
Labor & Employment
Intellectual Property
Compliance / Regulatory
Environmental
Other
City of Employment
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State of Employment
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Please Select
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Bar Exam & NEBLSA Pipeline Support
Over the past year, NEBLSA has provided more than $25,000 in bar preparation and exam-related support to members across the Northeast region through scholarships, partnerships, and sponsored resources. Your responses will help us better understand member needs as we continue expanding bar support and professional development opportunities for future graduates.
Do you plan to take the bar exam in July 2026?
Yes, Legacy Bar (UBE)
Yes, NextGen Bar (Connecticut)
No
Unsure
Taking February 2027 instead
Which bar exam jurisdiction do you plan to take?
Please Select
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Which bar preparation program do you plan to use?
Barbri
Themis
Kaplan
Helix
Quimbee Bar Review
JD Advising
Adaptibar (supplemental only)
Studicata
Self-study / no formal bar prep
Other
How is your bar preparation program being funded?
Employer paying for full program
Employer providing partial reimbursement
Law school providing support
Scholarship or fellowship
Self-funded
Bar Prep Representative
Unsure
Would you be interested in NEBLSA hosting bar prep study groups or accountability sessions?
Yes
Maybe
No
Would you be willing to mentor future BLSA members or participate in career panels?
Yes
Maybe
No
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