Rutgers graduates hold prominent positions in federal and state governments as well as in the private sector. In recent years, approximately 30 percent of each graduating class received appointments as law clerks to judges of federal and state appellate and trial courts. In addition, at least 35 percent of graduates reporting employment have obtained positions in leading law firms located in New York City, New Jersey, and other metropolitan centers throughout the country. Other students start their careers in government agencies, and a number obtain coveted postgraduate public interest fellowships and other positions with public interest organizations. Many Rutgers graduates use their law degree to continue or commence careers in business and industry.