Visit Duke Law
Choosing a law school is a significant decision and visiting is one of the best ways to see if a school is right for you. We encourage you to come and see for yourself what Duke Law School is all about. The Law School is situated on Duke University's picturesque West Campus, on the southwest corner of Science Drive and Towerview Road. For more information on how to navigate around the University, please see the campus map.
See below for information on things to do during your visit, as well as directions and accommodations. For additional information, please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@law.duke.edu or (919) 613-7020.
Location
Duke is located in Durham, North Carolina, a city with a population of nearly 200,000 and part of the Research Triangle metropolitan area, which includes the University of North Carolina's main campus in Chapel Hill and the state capital in Raleigh. In the center of the region is the Research Triangle Park, an internationally renowned business and research center that is home to many of the world's high-technology industries. The area provides a dynamic, rich community with one of the highest per capita populations of Ph.D. graduates in the world.
Directions and Accommodations
Learn more about Durham and the Research Triangle
Meet With an Admissions Officer
We are happy to meet with visitors and answer questions about Duke Law School and the admissions process. Please call 919-613-7020 to schedule an appointment. These are informational meetings; they are not part of the admissions process and are not evaluative interviews.
Guided Tours
Student-led tours of the law school are given weekdays at 10:00 a.m. when classes are in session. They depart from the Duke Law Admissions Office, Suite 2023, (919) 613-7020, admissions@law.duke.edu. No appointment is necessary. Please note that there are no guided tours during student holidays, exams, or during the summer. At these times, visitors are always welcome to take a self-guided tour.
For Fall 2008, tours will begin on September 2 and conclude on December 5, the last day of classes. Tours will not be offered during Fall Break, October 13-17.
For Spring 2009, tours will begin on January 12 and conclude on April 20. Tours will not be offered during Spring Break, March 9-13.
Self-guided Tours
You may pick up directions for self-guided tour in the Admissions Office, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding major holidays.
Duke Campus Tours
For information on tours of the entire campus, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office at (919) 684-3214 or visit their Web site.
Observing a Class
Many visitors want to get a feel for the classroom atmosphere at Duke Law. For the 2009 Fall Semester, we suggest visiting the following classes. No prior appointment is neccesary. These professors have agreed in advance to welcome visitors to their classes, and invite you to introduce yourself before class if time allows.
Civil Procedure (Prof. Tom Metzloff): 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. Monday - Friday, Room 4047
Criminal Law (Prof. Sara Sun Beale): 11:05 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. Monday - Friday, Room 4042
Torts (Prof. Doriane Coleman): 11:05 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. Monday - Friday, Room 3037
Constitutional Law (Prof. Ernest Young): 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, Room 3037
Contracts (Prof. Barak Richman): 1:30 - 2:50 p.m. Monday/Wednesday/Thursday, Room 4047
It is possible to visit other classes with the consent of the instructor. For faculty contact information, see the faculty directory.
Law School Events
When classes are in session, interesting speakers, panels, and discussions abound at Duke Law. Review the Law School Event Calendar to see what's happening while you'll be here. Unless otherwise noted, all events are open to the public -- and they may feed you lunch, too.
Recruitment Calendar
While we hope that you will be able to visit the Law School, you may also wish to meet with our admissions staff at a law school fair near you. For more information about these opportunities to learn more about Duke, please see our recruitment calendar.
