Plan your visit
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.
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 JD Law School Visit
Law School Student-Guided Tours
January 12 through April 16
Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. & Fridays at 2:00 p.m.
Most visitors find it very helpful to speak with current students. No registration or advance notice is required for the student-guided building tour. Arrive at the Office of Admissions ahead of time to check in. Tours last approximately 45 minutes and will not be offered January 19 (MLK holiday), March 6-13 (spring break), or March 27.
Law School Self-Guided Tours
We offer self-guided building tours year-round on weekdays during normal business hours. Stop by the Office of Admissions (suite 2023) to check-in and pick up the tour brochure (we would also like to record your visit!).
Observing a Class
During the academic year, class visits are offered Monday through Thursday. Plan to arrive at the class 5-10 minutes early for the class and introduce yourself to the professor. Although April 16 is the last day of classes, many professors use the final week for review and do not allow visitors. No class visits will be offered January 19 (MLK holiday) or March 9-13 (spring break).
ADVANCE REGISTRATION FOR CLASS VISITS IS REQUIRED
Please register at least one day prior to your visit. Stop by the admissions office (Suite 2023) in advance of the class and we will direct you to the room.
Class Visit Registration (Required)
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:55 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. | Constitutional Law | Constitutional Law | Constitutional Law | |
| 10:55 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. | Health Law & Policy | Health Law & Policy | ||
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. | Property | Property | Property | |
| 2:00 p.m. - 3:25 p.m. | Criminal Law | Copyright Law Judicial Decisionmaking | Criminal Law | Criminal Law Copyright Law Judicial Decisionmaking |
| 2:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | Evidence | Business Associations | Evidence | Business Associations |
| 3:35 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Criminal Law (beginning 2/16) | Criminal Law | Criminal Law |
