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This page provides access to information about Duke Law School as required by the American Bar Association.
All applicants must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Duke Law School does not prefer one test over the other, and either will be given equal consideration as part of a holistic review of the application. All valid scores must be reported.
Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners.
To be eligible for admission, an applicant must receive a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution prior to enrollment at the Law School. Duke seeks to identify applicants who demonstrate leadership and engagement.
In addition to the prescribed first-year courses, students must take courses that fulfill the Law School's ethical, legal writing, and experiential learning requirements.
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.
Yes, all applicants must submit a score either from the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). For more information about the LSAT, please consult the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC).
For JDs, the work must be completed between the first day of law school and when they submit their Application for Admission. Note that the NY Bar’s pro bono definition differs from Duke Law’s pro bono definition.
Students who matriculated in the JD program before Fall 2023 must earn 87 Law credits to graduate. Those matriculating in Fall 2023 or later must earn 85 Law credits to graduate. Those Law credits must be comprised of the following: The prescribed first-year courses: Civil Procedure. Criminal Law. Constitutional Law.
To be eligible for admission to the LLM program, applicants must hold a first degree in law - the JD, LLB, or the equivalent - from an accredited or comparably recognized foreign law school or law faculty program.