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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.
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