International Students Class Profile
The International LLM Class of 2026
We welcomed a group of 76 students from 34 countries and territories. The majority of students have professional experience in legal settings; many have worked as associates at large law firms, in-house counsel at companies, judges, prosecutors, government officials, and academics. Duke Law also welcomed 10 visiting scholars from seven countries in fall 2025.
Home Countries: LLM Class of 2026
| Argentina | Australia |
| Brazil | Canada |
| Chile | China |
| Colombia | Costa Rica |
| Croatia | Eritrea |
| France | The Gambia |
| Germany | Ghana |
| Iceland | Israel |
| Japan | Kazakhstan |
| Kenya | Korea |
| Kuwait | Luxembourg |
| Mexico | Pakistan |
| Peru | Saudi Arabia |
| Singapore | South Africa |
| Sweden | Taiwan |
| Tunisia | Turkey |
| UK | USA |
Home Countries: SJD Program
| Argentina |
China |
| Thailand |
Vietnam |
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Overseas Exchange Countries Fall 2025
We welcomed five incoming exchange students from Belgium, Denmark, France, and Hong Kong. Nineteen Duke students will participate in the Exchange program in fall 2025, visiting law schools in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, and Singapore.
“Duke’s LLM program allows each student to be valued and really get to know one another. LLM students take most of their classes with JD students which allows for a full American as well as international experience in an American classroom. From the very beginning of your application, you notice that they really care that you will pursue your studies at Duke, by organizing different personal meetings and webinars for instance. Once on campus, you can notice their support and care about each student and that there really is this familiar approach where everyone knows each other. The university creates a supportive environment where students can seek guidance and support whenever needed.”