Law Career Services
Proven Career Success
93%
Employment Rate for the Class of '25
As defined by the ABA and NALP as of March 2026
1,885
Local and Regional Positions
Posted to CONNECT during the 2024-25 academic year
110
Networking and Professional Development Events
Hosted in the 2024-25 academic year
Our Services
Students
Our team is committed to your employment success, and we provide the tools you need to find the legal career that is right for you.
Employers
We offer convenient job postings and arrange on-campus interviewing for those interested in recruiting UMKC Law students and alumni.
Alumni
We support our graduates throughout their careers. Explore our online job board and job search tools or make a reciprocity request.
Build Your Career
Networking
Foster valuable connections and opportunities with potential employers and industry professionals through our networking events for students and alumni.
Career Advising
Receive one-on-one career coaching from our advisors to define your professional goals and match them with available opportunities
Resource Library
Instantly access a handbook of tools common for job search needs, including legal resumes, cover letters, interviewing, networking and career research through the web-based platform CONNECT.
Law Career Services Spotlight
"The individuals with the Professional and Career Development Center were there for me from the beginning. They provided me with all the resources I needed to begin building a professional name for myself, and they continue to support me in any way they can."
— Kit Adderholt (J.D. '25), Intern at Complete Estate & Probate Law
Meet Our Team
Megan Dougherty Director, Professional and Career Development Center Phone: 816-235-2690 Email: megan.dougherty@umkc.edu
Desiree Rognlie Associate Director, Professional and Career Development Center Phone: 816-235-2398 Email: rognlied@umkc.edu
Isaac Pulido Assistant Director, Professional and Career Development Center Phone: 816-235-1668 Email: ikpulido@umkc.edu