Employment outcomes and bar passage rates highlight continued student success at Western State College of Law

TUSTIN, Calif., June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western State College of Law has announced a 94.6% employment rate for the Class of 2025, marking another year of strong career outcomes for graduates and continuing a steady upward trend in employment results over the past several years.

The employment data, recently reported to the American Bar Association, exemplifies Western State’s continued focus on experiential legal training, bar preparation, mentorship, and career readiness.

Western State Employment Rates by Graduating Class

• Class of 2025: 94.6%
• Class of 2024: 93.4%
• Class of 2023: 87%
• Class of 2022: 88%

“At Western State, student success is measurable,” said Dean Marisa Cianciarulo. “These employment outcomes reflect the hard work of our students, the dedication of our faculty and staff, and our longstanding commitment to preparing future lawyers for real-world practice.”

Strong Employment Outcomes Supported by Bar Exam Success

The employment announcement follows another major milestone for the law school: an 85.2% overall bar pass rate for 2025 graduates.

Western State also surpassed statewide averages on the February 2026 California Bar Exam.

Western State 2025 Bar Performance Highlights

• Overall Class of 2025 bar pass rate: 85.2% (81/95)
• Western State first-time takers on the February 2026 bar exam: 69.6% (16/23)
• Western State first-time takers on the...

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