The Office of Professional Development (OPD) at the University of Dayton School of Law is committed to providing comprehensive career planning support to both students and alumni. Our mission is to guide students through the transition from law student to legal professional. All services and programs are thoughtfully designed to foster professional development and ensure a successful launch into the next phase of their careers.
The Office of Professional Development helps students and alumni connect their interests and skills to career opportunities, build effective job search strategies, and secure meaningful summer and permanent employment.
The OPD offers the following services:
Students and alumni can access current resources through Flyer Forward
Our career development portal, Flyer Forward, powered by 12Twenty, offers job and internship postings, employer connections, event announcements and career resources tailored to students’ goals.
Alumni can also access Flyer Forward to help continue to grow in their professional careers. To take advantage of the resources provided through Flyer Forward, alumni can contact OPD to request access.
The Office of Professional Development is happy to assist employers in connecting with UDSL's bright and talented students and alumni. Whether through job postings, recruiting events or other networking opportunities, OPD will assist you free of charge.
The University of Dayton School of Law offers employers direct access to students and alumni through our personalized job posting portal, Flyer Forward. Employers can create a profile and post job opportunities directly through the portal to connect with the UDSL community. OPD also uses the portal to notify employers about recruiting and networking opportunities. If you have any questions about how to set up a profile in Flyer Forward, feel free to contact our office.
If you are interested in working with our office to coordinate student recruiting options or other ways to engage with our students, we welcome you to reach out directly to the Office of Professional Development to discuss how we can work together.
The University of Dayton offers employers direct access to students and graduates through the recruiting platform, Handshake. Employers can reference this guide for step-by-step guidance on how to create an account and post opportunities for the UDSL community.
Here's a snapshot of some of the most important employment data for the Class of 2025:
| Employment 10 months post-graduation | 95.7% (88/92) |
| Of those employed: % in positions (full-time/part-time, long-term) where bar admission was required or J.D. preferred |
90.9% (80/88) |
| Of all graduates: % in positions (full-time/part-time, long-term) where bar admission was required or J.D. preferred |
87.0% (80/92) |
| Employed in Private Practice | 56.8% |
| Employed in Government (includes Judicial Clerkships): | 19.3% |
|
Employed in Business Setting |
15.9% |
|
Employed in Public Interest/Academic |
8.0% |
The University of Dayton School of Law (UDSL) is willing to enter into reciprocal agreements with other ABA accredited law schools for the mutual benefit of their and our students and graduates. In agreeing to this, UDSL expects that its students and graduates will be granted the same services from the other institution. The Office of Professional Development (OPD) reserves the right to adjust stated policy periodically during the year. The conditions of our reciprocity policy are as follows:
Revised July 2, 2026
The University has in place a Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy prohibiting discrimination on the basis of protected class status by faculty, staff, students and visitors. This means that, like other areas of the University, the University of Dayton School of Law does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, familial status or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. Consult the University’s Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy for the latest information.
The facilities and services of the School of Law are available only to those employers whose practices are consistent with this policy. Use of the facilities or services of the School of Law is construed as an affirmation by the employer that it does not discriminate at any stage of the employment process. Anyone who encounters an employer whose practices do not conform to this expectation is encouraged to report the matter to the Director of the Office of Professional Development (understanding that individual cannot promise confidentiality) or contact the University’s Equity Compliance Office directly.