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Queen’s Law is proud of its employment placement rates for students. Most students (97.5%) secured articles by graduation. The CDO can help you explore all the possibilities your law degree will provide, determine the legal pathway that is right for you, help you reach your career goals, access an ever-changing job market with a wealth of opportunities for law school graduates, and position yourself for success upon graduation.
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