Yeungnam University (President Choi Oechul) produced 7 successful candidates in the 2024 new prosecutor selection exam, ranking first nationwide in the prosecutor appointment pass rate (based on enrolled students passing relative to admission quota). Following last year's 4 prosecutors, this year achieved even better results, with 7 out of 70 admission quota passing, marking the highest prosecutor pass rate nationwide relative to the quota.


Yeungnam University Law School (Dean Lee Donghyung) has consistently produced prosecutors since its first graduating class and has produced a total of 24 prosecutors to date. Seven candidates scheduled to graduate in February next year?Park Minjin (26), Park Woosung (35), Lee Suji (28), Lee Yeonju (28), Lee Jaehan (35), Jang Myungsu (31), and Choi Isul (28)?passed the new prosecutor selection exam to be appointed next year.

Yeungnam University Law School produced seven successful candidates in the 2024 new prosecutor selection. (From left) Jang Myung-su, Park Min-jin, Lee Su-ji, Yeungnam University President Choi Oe-chul, Choi I-seul, Lee Yeon-ju, Park Woo-sung, and Lee Jae-han.

Yeungnam University Law School produced seven successful candidates in the 2024 new prosecutor selection. (From left) Jang Myung-su, Park Min-jin, Lee Su-ji, Yeungnam University President Choi Oe-chul, Choi I-seul, Lee Yeon-ju, Park Woo-sung, and Lee Jae-han.

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At the congratulatory meeting for the new prosecutor appointment exam passers held on the morning of the 10th in the president’s reception room, Park Woosung (35) said, “I applied to Yeungnam University Law School with the dream of becoming a prosecutor and was accepted. Thanks to the school and professors’ support, I was able to achieve my dream. Based on what I learned at my alma mater, I will become a prosecutor who adheres to principles and rules.” Lee Yeonju (28) also said, “I chose Yeungnam University Law School on my parents’ recommendation, who knew of its reputation. Yeungnam is probably the only law school where professors personally check even the smallest details. After entering society, I will confidently demonstrate my abilities and take the lead in enhancing the prestige of Yeungnam University Law School.”


Since its establishment, Yeungnam University Law School has consistently shown excellent results in the bar exam pass rate. It ranked first nationwide in the 9th bar exam, second nationwide in the 8th and 10th bar exams (based on the number of admitted students per class), and as of last year, ranked fifth nationwide in cumulative bar exam pass rate and third nationwide in cumulative master's degree attainment rate, maintaining its status as a prestigious law school. In the 2023 3rd cycle law school evaluation, it was recognized for excellence in law school operation and education quality, receiving an ‘accreditation’ evaluation.



At the congratulatory meeting, Yeungnam University President Choi Oechul said, “As legal professionals from Yeungnam University Law School with history and tradition, I hope you will carry the mission of realizing social justice and become legal professionals who contribute to our Republic of Korea, society, and ultimately to humanity. I support your success.”


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