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JD Class of 2026 Profile

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The Duke Law JD class of 2026 is made up of 244 students, enrolled from 6,205 applicants. They come from 35 different U.S. states and territories, and from eight other countries.

collage of Duke Law students at orientation

 

The class of 2026 represents 108 different undergraduate institutions. Their backgrounds include science, teaching, education, entertainment, the arts, politics, public policy, government, business, technology, sports, and non-profit sector work.

Meet the JD Class of 2026
Five members of the JD Class of 2026 tell us why they chose Duke Law and how they hope to make an impact

Class of 2026 Demographics

Women 56.1%
Men 43.5%
Nonbinary 0.4%
Average age
(ages range from 20 to 35)
24
Total students of color 49%
LGBTQ+ 22%
Have post-college experience 72%
1st generation college 12%

Academics

Median GPA 3.87
GPA 25/75 percentile 3.78 / 3.96
Median LSAT 170
LSAT 25/75 percentile 168 / 172
Hold a graduate degree 6%

Geographic Distribution

Northeast 24%
Mid-Atlantic 21%
West 20%
South 15%
Midwest 7%
International 13%

Class profile as of November 1, 2023 based on final data submitted to ABA