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Class of 2023 Profile
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The students making up the class of 2023 come from 33 different U.S. states and territories, and from four other countries. They represent 116 different undergraduate institutions, and a number have graduate degrees, including PhDs in biomedical sciences, economics, and philosophy; master's degrees in arts management, English, journalism, social sciences, teaching, and technology, policy, and ethics; Master of Education; Master of Public Health; Master of Social Work; and Master of Music. Their backgrounds include science, teaching, education, entertainment, the arts, politics, public policy, government, business, technology, sports, and non-profit sector work.

 

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Dean Abrams welcomes the class of 2023
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Class of 2023 Student Profiles
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Statistics

  • Median GPA: 3.80
  • GPA 25/75 percentiles: 3.71/3.89
  • Median LSAT: 169
  • LSAT 25/75 percentiles: 167/169
  • 239 students enrolled from 4,983 applicants
  • Average age: 24 (ages range from 20 to 32)
  • Women: 57%, Men: 42%
  • Total Students of Color: 33%
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Geographic Distribution

  • Northeast: 24%
  • Mid-Atlantic: 22%
  • South: 18%
  • West: 17%
  • Midwest:13%
  • Foreign: 7%
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Class profile as of August 24, 2020. Final data will be submitted to the ABA in October.

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Duke Law graduates are in high demand because they are known as leaders, clear thinkers, and excellent writers who are ready to serve as effective advocates from day one. Several hundred employers from around the country come to Duke each year to recruit our students, and our Career and Professional Development Center provides a vast array of resources and programs designed to help you find the best job for you, no matter what location or field you choose.

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