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Duquesne Law School
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JD Admissions & Requirements
Data from 2024 admissions cycle
Duquesne Law School is a prestigious JD program located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In the competitive 2025 law school rankings, Duquesne Law School was ranked 92 by US News & World Report, making it a strong option for prospective law students in the current application cycle. For the 2024 admissions cycle, Duquesne Law School has an entering 1L class size of approximately 169 with an acceptance rate of 56.1%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.
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The School of Law at Duquesne University is a private institution located on a 50-acre campus in downtown Pittsburgh, one of the top ranked cities in the U.S. Our Law students benefit from the university’s proximity to law firms, clinics, externships in the downtown area, within walking distance of the campus.
The J.D. degree is offered full or part-time. Our faculty are accomplished, experienced legal professionals, who have been recognized for their accessibility to students, as well as their excellence in teaching, focus on preparing students to be practice-ready lawyers. The highly ranked Legal Research and Writing program requires students to hone their expertise in this critical area, while optional concentrations in Business Law, General Practice, Government, and Litigation can provide an focus on specific practice areas.