Western State Law Reports 94.6% Class of 2025 Employment as Bar Pass Rate Reaches 85.2%
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Updated · GlobeNewswire · Jun 17
Western State Law Reports 94.6% Class of 2025 Employment as Bar Pass Rate Reaches 85.2%
3 articles · Updated · GlobeNewswire · Jun 17
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Western State College of Law said 94.6% of its Class of 2025 graduates were employed, up from 93.4% for 2024 and extending a multiyear rise from 87% in 2023.
An 85.2% overall bar pass rate for the 2025 class underpinned those outcomes, with 81 of 95 graduates passing and the school linking results to bar preparation, mentorship and experiential training.
On the February 2026 California bar exam, Western State first-time takers posted a 68.2% pass rate in California and 69.6% overall, beating the 62.3% average for ABA-accredited California schools.
The Orange County law school said its clinics, externships, advocacy programs and Academic Success Program reflect a broader push to improve career readiness and long-term graduate outcomes.