Class Profile
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| The LL.M. in American Law Class of 2011 at commencement |
American Law Program students are a diverse and distinguished group. They practice in private law firms and corporations, teach at universities around the world and work in government agencies and international organizations. The American Law Program's Class of 2012 consists of 73 full-time students from 27 countries. More than half of this year's class joined BU Law directly from the work force. Despite their diverse backgrounds, they share a common interest in learning from each other and sharing their international perspectives with the BU Law community.
| CLASS OF 2012 PROFILE | |
|---|---|
| Age range | 21-53 |
| Average age | 29 |
| Median age | 27 |
| Regions Represented | |
| Europe | 32% |
| Asia | 48% |
| Central & South America | 14% |
| North America | 1% |
| Middle East | 5% |
| Students' Backgrounds | |
| Recently completed first degree in law | 26% |
| Completed advanced degree in law | 14% |
| Attorney in a law firm | 26% |
| Corporate Attorney - In-House Counsel | 16% |
| Government or Judiciary | 8% |
| Legal Consultant or Independant Contractor | 4% |
| Other (law enforcement, high tech, legal advocacy) |
5% |
