Duquesne Law School
General Info
Duquesne University School of Law is a private Catholic university law school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The School of Law was founded in 1911, and is the only multiple-division law school in western Pennsylvania. Located on the 47 acre Duquesne University campus, the law school is walking distance to Pittsburgh's downtown legal, corporate, and government communities. The School of Law currently boasts over 5,800 alumni practicing in every field of law, in all 50 states and several foreign countries.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.law.duq.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) lawadmissions@duq.edu
- (Location) Pittsburgh, PA
Duquesne Law School Admissions
Duquesne Law School is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 65% of its applicants. Comparatively, Duquesne is Higher than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 707 | 456 (64.50%) | 128 (18.1%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 3.07 | 3.45 | 3.64 |
| LSAT | 150 | 152 | 155 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $39,766 | $39,766 |
| Part Time | $30,746 | $30,746 |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: $15,934
- Living off-campus: $15,934
- Living at home: $5,200
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: 12/15
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: 03/01
- Application Fee: N/A
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Duquesne Law School Community
Duquesne Law School is considered to have a Somewhat Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Above Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Duquesne is Below Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 24
- Part Time: 50
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 29
- # Minority Faculty: 6
Ratio
16.7 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: No
- Graduate Housing: No
- Law Specific Housing: No
Duquesne Law School Curriculum
The size of 1L sections affects the quality and consistency of teaching in law schools. Generally with smaller 1L section sizes, students receive more individualized attention. Duquesne Law School 1L section size is 28% smaller than law schools in Pennsylvania and 49% smaller than all PRIVATE law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 261
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 40
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 62
- Law Journals: 71
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 4.8%
- Second Year: 4.0%
- Third Year: 0.0%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
Duquesne Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The Duquesne Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 85% with 1% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 100.0%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 50.0%
- Business: 31.0%
- Government: 8.0%
- Public Interest: 1.0%
- Academia: 1.0%
- Pennsylvania: 90%
- Florida: 3%
- West Virginia: 3%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 100.0%
- First Time Takers: 162
- Average School: 90.8%
- Average State: 80.6%
- Pass Difference: 10.1%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Pennsylvania: 80.9%
- Passed: 140 of 155 (90.3%)
- State Average: 80.6%
- Difference: 9.5%