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Legal Professions in District of Columbia

Legal Professions Schools in District of Columbia

44,340 people in the state and 1,516,740 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Legal Professions.

Legal Professions Jobs Nationwide vs. DC

Legal Professions grads earn an average of $203,045 in the state and $126,752 nationwide.

Legal Professions Wages Nationwide vs. DC

There are 5 colleges in District of Columbia that offer Legal Professions degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $76,027 a year. About 13% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $66,952 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 44% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

#3

American University

Washington

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,329 in their first year after graduation. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Howard University

Washington

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,194 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 35% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $58,049 after earning their degree at this institution. About 84% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Some of the careers Legal Professions majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Law Teachers, Postsecondary $91,726
Lawyers $73,181
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $55,524
Legal Support Workers, All Other $80,735
Interpreters and Translators $52,627
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $67,272
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $84,793
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $93,794
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $137,571
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $76,955
Judicial Law Clerks $132,226
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $134,350

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