Disclaimer
The data presented reflects information collected from graduates by Texas Tech University School of Law’s Career
Services Center and reported to the American Bar Association and National Association of Legal Professionals. The
information represents composite information for the graduating class (December 2010 through August 2011) and does
not predict future performance. Individual success may vary and may be affected by academic success, general
economic conditions, legal market conditions, work experience, experiential study participation, career choice,
job type and location and other factors.
Texas Tech Law Class of 2011 Employment Status nine months after graduation (as of February 15, 2012)
Texas Tech Law Class of 2011 Employment by Education Required
Texas Tech Law Class of 2011 Employment Status Job Term and Condition
Texas Tech Law Class of 2011 Fellowships
Of Employed - University/Law School Funded Short Term Positions: 7
Texas Tech Law Class of 2011 Job Types
Texas Tech Law Class of 2011 Employment Salary Information by Job Type
| |
Number of Graduates Hired |
Number w/Salary Data |
Average |
Minimum |
25th Percentile |
Median |
75th Percentile |
Maximum |
| Judicial Clerkship |
6 |
6 |
$49,833 |
$42,000 |
$46,500 |
$50,000 |
$52,750 |
$58,000 |
| Law Firm |
101 |
72 |
$66,226 |
$30,000 |
$48,000 |
$60,500 |
$78,750 |
$145,000 |
| Government |
27 |
21 |
$44,756 |
$24,000 |
$24,000 |
$51,000 |
$57,000 |
$75,000 |
| Public Interest |
13 |
11 |
$45,225 |
$24,000 |
$45,000 |
$46,000 |
$51,480 |
$60,000 |
| Academic |
3 |
1 |
$40,000 |
$40,000 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$40,000 |
| Business or Industry |
29 |
19 |
$59,508 |
$24,000 |
$48,000 |
$52,800 |
$73,000 |
$93,750 |
Texas Tech Law Class of 2011 Employment Geography
| State |
City |
Number of jobs reported |
| CA |
Los Angeles |
1 |
| CO |
Grand Junction |
2 |
| CO |
Other/unknown Colorado |
1 |
| DC |
Washington, D.C. |
3 |
| FL |
Other/unknown Florida |
1 |
| GA |
Other/unknown Georgia |
1 |
| LA |
New Orleans |
1 |
| MD |
Other/unknown Maryland |
1 |
| MI |
Ann Arbor |
2 |
| NE |
Other/unknown Nebraska |
1 |
| NM |
Albuquerque |
3 |
| NM |
Farmington |
1 |
| NM |
Other/unknown New Mexico |
2 |
| NV |
Las Vegas |
1 |
| NY |
New York City |
1 |
| TN |
Nashville |
1 |
| TX |
Amarillo |
5 |
| TX |
Austin |
16 |
| TX |
Beaumont |
1 |
| TX |
Brownsville |
1 |
| TX |
Corpus Christi |
3 |
| TX |
Dallas |
17 |
| TX |
El Paso |
2 |
| TX |
Fort Worth |
14 |
| TX |
Houston |
20 |
| TX |
Irving |
2 |
| TX |
Longview |
1 |
| TX |
Lubbock |
27 |
| TX |
McAllen |
2 |
| TX |
Midland |
11 |
| TX |
Other/unknown Texas |
19 |
| TX |
Plano |
2 |
| TX |
San Antonio |
4 |
| TX |
Texarkana |
2 |
| TX |
Tyler |
1 |
| UT |
Salt Lake City |
4 |
| VA |
Arlington |
1 |
| WA |
Seattle |
1 |
Texas Tech Law Class of 2011 Employment Information for Law Firm Jobs By Size of Firm
Texas Tech Law Class of 2011 Employment Salary Information for Law Firm Jobs By Size of Firm
| |
Number of Graduates Hired |
Number w/Salary Data |
Average |
Minimum |
25th Percentile |
Median |
75th Percentile |
Maximum |
| Solo Practice |
6 |
1 |
$72,000 |
$72,000 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$72,000 |
| 2 to 10 attorneys |
52 |
36 |
$49,453 |
$30,000 |
$40,000 |
$49,000 |
$58,750 |
$72,500 |
| 11 to 25 attorneys |
22 |
19 |
$74,737 |
$30,000 |
$65,000 |
$70,000 |
$85,000 |
$145,000 |
| 26 to 50 attorneys |
11 |
7 |
$85,857 |
$61,000 |
$75,000 |
$85,000 |
$95,000 |
$120,000 |
| 51 to 100 attorneys |
7 |
6 |
$106,667 |
$75,000 |
$86,250 |
$112,500 |
$125,000 |
$125,000 |
| 101 to 250 attorneys |
3 |
3 |
$85,000 |
$50,000 |
$0 |
$85,000 |
$0 |
$120,000 |
| 251 to 500 attorneys |
0 |
0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
| 501 or more attorneys |
0 |
0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
| Firm size unknown |
0 |
0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Texas Tech Law Class of 2011 Employment Information for Judicial Clerkships
Texas Tech Law Class of 2011 Employment Salary Information for Judicial Clerkships
| |
Number of Graduates Hired |
Number w/Salary Data |
Average |
Minimum |
25th Percentile |
Median |
75th Percentile |
Maximum |
| Federal |
2 |
2 |
$54,500 |
$51,000 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$58,000 |
| State |
4 |
4 |
$47,500 |
$42,000 |
$0 |
$49,000 |
$0 |
$50,000 |
Texas Tech Law Class of 2011 Employment Information for Government Employers
Texas Tech Law Class of 2011 Employment Salary Information for Government Employers
| |
Number of Graduates Hired |
Number w/Salary Data |
Average |
Minimum |
25th Percentile |
Median |
75th Percentile |
Maximum |
| Federal |
6 |
6 |
$56,313 |
$34,786 |
$46,197 |
$53,644 |
$71,851 |
$75,000 |
| Local |
15 |
13 |
$40,538 |
$24,000 |
$24,000 |
$36,000 |
$57,000 |
$60,000 |
| State |
6 |
2 |
$37,500 |
$24,000 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$51,000 |
Texas Tech Law Class of 2011 Employment Information Public Interest Employers
| |
Number of Graduates Hired |
Number w/Salary Data |
Average |
Minimum |
25th Percentile |
Median |
75th Percentile |
Maximum |
| Public Interest |
13 |
11 |
$45,225 |
$24,000 |
$45,000 |
$46,000 |
$51,480 |
$60,000 |
Texas Tech Law Class of 2011 Employment Information for Business Employers
*Note: Ten (10) graduates or 34.5% (included in the Other Business category) accepted positions in the Oil & Gas Landman role.
Texas Tech Law Class of 2011 Employment Salary Information for Business Employers
| |
Number of Graduates Hired |
Number w/Salary Data |
Average |
Minimum |
25th Percentile |
Median |
75th Percentile |
Maximum |
| Business & Industry |
29 |
19 |
$59,508 |
$24,000 |
$48,000 |
$52,800 |
$73,000 |
$93,750 |
Disclaimer
The data presented reflects information collected from graduates by Texas Tech University School of Law’s Career Services
Center and reported to the American Bar Association and National Association of Legal Professionals. The information represents
composite information for the graduating class (December 2010 through August 2011) and does not predict future performance.
Individual success may vary and may be affected by academic success, general economic conditions, legal market conditions, work
experience, experiential study participation, career choice, job type and location and other factors.
Texas Tech University will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, Vietnam Era or Special Disabled Veteran Status.
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