<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Korn/Ferry
International and Subsidiaries for three months ended July 31, 2000 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000

                             
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<PERIOD-END>                               JUL-31-2000
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