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The Law School building will be closed to visitors from December 18 through January 1.

Location

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.

Duke is located in Durham, North Carolina, a city with a population of around 290,000 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. When you come to visit Duke's campus, we hope you'll explore this exciting city as well!

See below for information on directions and accommodations. For additional information, please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@law.duke.edu.

Plan Your Law School Visit

Law School Events

Intellectual and social life at Duke Law is enriched by a robust series of speakers, panels and presentations, often during the lunch hour. Review the Law School Event Calendar during the academic year to see if there are activities of interest scheduled during your visit. Many events are open to the public.

Meet with a JD Admissions Representative

May - December

We offer 15-20 minute non-evaluative informational meetings on workdays during normal business hours (depending on staff availability). Submit your request to the Office of Admissions (admissions@law.duke.edu) several business days in advance and indicate whether you would like to meet in-person or virtually. Appointment slots fill up quickly and we are unable to accommodate walk-in or same-day requests.

For an in-person meeting, include the date of your visit and any time constraints.

Please attend an information session prior to requesting a virtual meeting. We offer information sessions via Zoom at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time every other Thursday. We also offer monthly evening sessions at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Visit law.duke.edu/apply/travel to register. If you are unable to attend an information session (or still have questions afterwards), you may request to meet with an admissions representative via Zoom. Provide several weekdays and times that you will be available between 9:00-11:30 a.m. and 2:00-4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

January - April

During the peak of the admissions season, our staff is occupied with reviewing applications and making decisions. The limited appointment slots are reserved for admitted applicants only. Feel free to submit questions by email (admissions@law.duke.edu).

Law School Student-Guided Tours (September - November 2023)

Starting on August 28, student-guided tours will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. and on Fridays at 2:00 p.m. Arrive at the Office of Admissions (Suite 2023) a few minutes early to check in. Tours last 45-60 minutes. No registration or advance notice is required. Student-guided tours will not be offered on during fall break (October 16-20) or Thanksgiving week (November 20-24). The last tour for the fall semester will be Wednesday, November 29. 

Law School Self-Guided Tours

You may take a self-guided building tour on workdays during normal business hours. Stop by the Office of Admissions (Suite 2023) to pick up the tour brochure (we would also like to record your visit!). 

Observing a Class (September - November 2023)

The following classes are open to visitors during the 2023 fall semester. Plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early for the class and introduce yourself to the professor. Please stop by the Office of Admissions (Suite 2023) for directions to the classroom.

Classes may be canceled or rescheduled without notice. In some cases, seating may be limited. No class visits will be offered during fall break (October 16-20) or the week of Thanksgiving (November 20-24). Although November 30 is the last day of classes, many professors use the final week for review and do not allow visitors.