Wayne Law School alumni reach new high in post-graduation success

Wayne State University Law School’s Class of 2025 achieved a 95.2% employment rate for full-time, long-term, bar passage-required or J.D. advantage positions, according to data collected pursuant to American Bar Association protocols. This “gold standard” employment outcome marks a new historic high for the law school. 

Wayne Law’s forward-thinking approach to student and graduate success played a critical role in this upward trend. Recent innovations advancing this achievement include an expansion of the law school’s already-deep employer network into new markets, an individualized approach to student career advising, and innovations to help graduates compete in the new direct portal application market. 

Wayne Law graduates also surpassed the statewide average on the February 2026 Michigan bar examination when 88% of Wayne Law first-time takers passed the exam compared to 61% of graduates statewide. Wayne Law’s groundbreaking bar preparation program, implemented with partner JD Advising, underscores the law school’s commitment to the success of our graduates.  

"Wayne Law is very happy to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our graduates, whose exceptional academic achievement, employment rates, and bar success exemplify the caliber of talent nurtured within our institution,” said?Lisa Fadler, Senior Assistant Dean of Career Success.

‘Insights for Child Support Analysis’ offered online

The Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI), in collaboration with the Friend of the Court Bureau (FOCB), will present a webinar on “Decoding H.R. 1 & Tax Returns: Insights for Child Support Analysis” Thursday, June 25, from 9 to 10 a.m. 

Attendees will learn how the sweeping tax changes under the federal H.R.?1 “One Big Beautiful Bill” reshape child support considerations—from altered tax credit values to income shifts affecting support calculations. 

Participants will gain hands-on skills dissecting a basic 1040 tax return to determine taxable income, dependent claims, filing status, and tax adjustments critical for child support assessments.

Speaking at the webinar will be Jamie Eichenberg, court analyst, Friend of the Court Bureau, State Court Administrative Office, Michigan Supreme Court.

To register for the webinar, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.”  

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