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 Durham and the Research Triangle

Duke Campus Tours

For information on tours of the entire campus, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office at (919) 684-3214.

PLAN YOUR LAW SCHOOL VISIT:

Meet With an Admissions Officer

We are happy to meet with visitors and answer questions about Duke Law School and the admissions process. These are informational meetings; they are not part of the admissions process and are not evaluative interviews. If you would like to meet with an admissions representative, please contact the Office of Admissions before the day of your visit to request an appointment. You may reach us by phone (919-613-7020) or email (admissions@law.duke.edu). We will check the availability of our staff and respond accordingly.

Law School Guided Tours

For the Spring 2013 semester, student-led tours of the law school are given weekdays at 9:45 a.m. when classes are in session. Tours 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 Spring 2013, tours will begin on January 7 and conclude on April 15, the last day of classes. Tours will not be offered on the Martin Luther King Jr Holiday (January 21), during Spring Break (March 11-15), or on April 5.

Law School 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. If the Office of Admissions is closed, a copy of the brochure is also available at the third-floor information desk.

Observing a Class

Many visitors want to get a feel for the classroom atmosphere at Duke Law. For the 2013 Spring semester, we suggest visiting the following classes. No prior appointment is necessary. These professors have agreed in advance to welcome visitors to their classes, and ask that you introduce yourself before class and save any questions you may have until after the class has concluded.

Class Visit Options Spring 2013
	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:00 - 9:20 am	Property Prof Jim Salzman Room 3037	Property Prof Jim Salzman Room 3037 Does not meet 2/26, 4/9			Property Prof Jim Salzman Room 3037 Does not meet 1/11, 2/15, 3/8, 3/29
8:20 - 9:20 am	Criminal Law Prof. James Coleman Room 3043	Criminal Law Prof. James Coleman Room 3043	Criminal Law Prof. James Coleman Room 3043	Criminal Law Prof. James Coleman Room 3043
10:40 am - 12:00 pm		Civil Procedure Prof. Trina Jones Room 3037	Civil Procedure Prof. Trina Jones Room 3037	Civil Procedure Prof. Trina Jones Room 3037
10:40 am - 12:00 pm	Torts Prof. Doriane Coleman Room 3043		Torts Prof. Doriane Coleman Room 3043	Torts Prof. Doriane Coleman Room 3043
10:45 - 11:45 am	Constitutional Law Prof. Joseph Blocher Room 3000 (Burdman Lounge) Does not meet 1/21	Constitutional Law Prof. Joseph Blocher Room 3000 (Burdman Lounge) Does not meet 3/21		Constitutional Law Prof. Joseph Blocher Room 3000 (Burdman Lounge) Does not meet 2/7
1:30 - 2:50 pm	Property Prof. Jonathan Weiner Room 3043		Property Prof. Jonathan Weiner Room 3043	Property Prof. Jonathan Weiner Room 3043
3:00 - 4:00 pm	Criminal Law Prof Sara Beale Room 3043 Does not meet 4/15	Criminal Law Prof Sara Beale Room 3043	Criminal Law Prof Sara Beale Room 3043 Does not meet 2/28, 3/28, 4/11	Criminal Law Prof Sara Beale Room 3043
3:00 - 4:00 pm	Criminal Law Prof. Sam Buell Room 3037 Does not meet 1/7	Criminal Law Prof. Sam Buell Room 3037	Criminal Law Prof. Sam Buell Room 3037	Criminal Law Prof. Sam Buell Room 3037

Although this information is complete to the best of our knowledge, please be aware that classes may be cancelled without notice due to faculty illness, etc.

The Spring semester begins on January 7. Classes do not meet on the Martin Luther King Jr Holiday (January 21) or during Spring Break (March 11-15). The last day of classes is April 15. (See the academic calendar.)

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.

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