A legal education that goes beyond a degree.
Duke Law School is an ambitious, forward-thinking, and innovative institution whose mission is to prepare students for responsible and productive lives in the legal profession. As a community of scholars, the Law School also provides leadership at the national and international levels in efforts to improve the law and legal institutions through teaching, research, and other forms of public service.
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Juris Doctor
Rigorous, relevant, innovative, and interdisciplinary.
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LLM for International Students
Training top students and lawyers from around the world.
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Master of Judicial Studies
A remarkable nucleus of scholars and experts delivering an intensive and challenging curriculum for sitting judges.
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Dual Degrees
Pursue two world-class degrees at once and prepare yourself for a career at the intersection of law and another discipline.
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Doctor of Juridical Science
Rigorous education for aspiring legal academics.
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Program in Law & Entrepreneurship
At the intersection of law, business, and innovation.
Why Duke, Why Now?
Duke Law is serious about academics. But we're also serious about creating "whole lawyers," people whose lives and interests and work complement each other. Here, you'll find a community of people who are as passionate about life as they are about their studies. We balance hard work with fun, intellectual engagement and purposeful living. At Duke Law, we firmly believe you can have it all.
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The Duke Way
At Duke Law School, we like to follow a set of values that we believe set us apart from other law schools.
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Public Interest
The value of service is core to the profession and central to the Duke Law experience.
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Diversity at Duke Law
Diversity is more than a statement or a goal: it is part of our educational mission.
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Summer Institutes
Courses with Duke Law faculty in The Hague, online, and here in Durham.
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Durham: The Bull City
The secret is out: Durham is a great place to live.
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Plan a 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.
Additional Information
Pre-Law Fellowship Program
Introducing talented rising college sophomores and juniors to the study of law and the legal profession.
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