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==Location==
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210 Science Dr <br>
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Durham, NC 27708 <br>
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United States of America
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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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'''Website:''' http://www.law.duke.edu/ <br>
 
'''Website:''' http://www.law.duke.edu/ <br>
 
'''Phone:''' 919-613-7020 <br>
 
'''Phone:''' 919-613-7020 <br>
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@law.duke.edu
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@law.duke.edu
  
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==Admission Requirements==
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==Program Information==
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===Program Information===
 
 
*Juris Doctor (JD)
 
*Juris Doctor (JD)
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*3 years in length
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**3 years in length
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*For dual degrees, click [http://www.law.duke.edu/curriculum/degreerequire/index here]
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**For more information, click [https://law.duke.edu/academics/jdrequirements/ here]
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*Joint programs are available:
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**JD/LLM in International and Comparative Law: For more information, click [https://law.duke.edu/academics/jdllmrequirements/ here]
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**JD/LLM in Law and Entrepreneurship: For more information, click [https://law.duke.edu/academics/jdllmlerequirements here]
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**JD/MA in Bioethics and Science Policy: For more information, click [https://law.duke.edu/admis/jd-sciencesociety/ here]
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**JD/Master of Environmental Management: For more information, click [https://law.duke.edu/admis/degreeprograms/jd-mem/ here]
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**JD/Master of Public Policy: For more information, click [https://law.duke.edu/admis/degreeprograms/jd-mpp/ here]
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**JD/Master in Global Business Law: For more information, click [https://law.duke.edu/admis/degreeprograms/jd-globalbusiness/ here]
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**JD/Master of Theological Studies: For more information, click [https://law.duke.edu/admis/degreeprograms/jd-mts/ here]
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**JD/MD: For more information, click [https://law.duke.edu/admis/degreeprograms/jd-md/ here]
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**LLM in Law and Entrepreneurship: For more information, click [https://law.duke.edu/llmle/llm here]
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**LLM for International Law Graduates: For more information, click [https://law.duke.edu/internat/graduatedegrees here]
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**SJD doctorate program: For more information, click [https://law.duke.edu/internat/sjd here]
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For more information, click [https://law.duke.edu/academics/degreerequire/ here]
  
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====Admission statistics====
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====Admission statistics Class of 2020====
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*Total number of applicants in 2013: 5014
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*Total number of applicants: 4772
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*Class size in 2013: 210
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*Class size: 214
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*Median GPA: 3.75 (4.0-point scale)
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*GPA 25/75 percentiles: 3.57/3.84
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*Median LSAT: 169
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*Average age: 24
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**Range: 21-32
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*Gender
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**Female: 41%
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**Male: 59%
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*Students of Color: 33%
 
For more information, click [http://law.duke.edu/admis/classprofile/ here] <br>
 
For more information, click [http://law.duke.edu/admis/classprofile/ here] <br>
  
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====GPA====
 
====GPA====
 
*Minimum grade/GPA: no cut off
 
*Minimum grade/GPA: no cut off
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*Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: 3.77
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*Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2016: 3.75
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For more information, click [http://law.duke.edu/admis/classprofile/ here]
 
For more information, click [http://law.duke.edu/admis/classprofile/ here]
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====Law School Admission Test (LSAT)====
 
====Law School Admission Test (LSAT)====
 
*All applicants must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
 
*All applicants must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
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*All applicants must take the LSAT no later than December 2013
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*All applicants must take the LSAT no later than December 2017
 
*LSAT score must have be taken within the past five years
 
*LSAT score must have be taken within the past five years
 
*Submit all LSAT scores, and will tend to look at the average score unless you can provide a reason why your more recent score is higher, only then will greater weight be put on higher scores.
 
*Submit all LSAT scores, and will tend to look at the average score unless you can provide a reason why your more recent score is higher, only then will greater weight be put on higher scores.
 
*If a score does not reflect your true ability, you may provide in an explanation in a separate attachment.  
 
*If a score does not reflect your true ability, you may provide in an explanation in a separate attachment.  
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*Class of 2016 median LSAT score: 169
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*Class of 2020 median LSAT score: 169
 
For more information click: [http://law.duke.edu/admis/classprofile here]
 
For more information click: [http://law.duke.edu/admis/classprofile here]
  
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[http://law.duke.edu/admis/degreeprograms/jd/ here]
 
[http://law.duke.edu/admis/degreeprograms/jd/ here]
  
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==Timeline 2013-2014==
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==Timeline 2017-2018==
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*September 1 2013: Applications for next year's entering class can be submitted through LSAC
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*September 1 2017: Applications for next year's entering class can be submitted through LSAC
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*November 11, 2013 (Round I), January 10, 2014 (Round II): Early Decision application deadlines
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*Early Decision Applicants:
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*February 15, 2014: Regular Decision application deadline
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**Round 1:
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*March 15: All required items should be submitted  
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***November 10, 2017: Application completion deadline
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*April 2014: All decisions made by the end of April, although most decisions made before March 1
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***December 31, 2017: Notification Date
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**Round 2:
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Note: Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
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***January 8, 2018: Application completion deadline
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***January 31, 2018: Notification Date
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*Regular Applicants:
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**February 15, 2018: Regular Decision application deadline
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**March 15, 2018: All required items should be submitted  
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**April 2018: All decisions made by the end of April, although most decisions made before March 1
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**August 2018: Orientation and Classes begin
  
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Note: Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. <br>
 
For more information click [http://law.duke.edu/admis/degreeprograms/jd/ here]
 
For more information click [http://law.duke.edu/admis/degreeprograms/jd/ here]
  
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==Tuition 2013-2014==
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==Tuition 2017-2018==
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**Academic Year Tuition $52,620
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**Academic Year Tuition: USD$ 61,000
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**Total $75,103
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**Total fees (including incidental fees, books/supplies, rent, food, etc): USD$ 86,600
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For more information click
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For more information click [http://law.duke.edu/admis/tuition here]
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[http://law.duke.edu/admis/tuition here]
 
  
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[[Category:Duke University|Law]]
 
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[[Category:Law]]

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Location

210 Science Dr
Durham, NC 27708
United States of America

Contacts

Website: http://www.law.duke.edu/
Phone: 919-613-7020
Admissions e-mail: admissions@law.duke.edu

Program Information

  • Juris Doctor (JD)
    • 3 years in length
    • For more information, click here
  • Joint programs are available:
    • JD/LLM in International and Comparative Law: For more information, click here
    • JD/LLM in Law and Entrepreneurship: For more information, click here
    • JD/MA in Bioethics and Science Policy: For more information, click here
    • JD/Master of Environmental Management: For more information, click here
    • JD/Master of Public Policy: For more information, click here
    • JD/Master in Global Business Law: For more information, click here
    • JD/Master of Theological Studies: For more information, click here
    • JD/MD: For more information, click here
    • LLM in Law and Entrepreneurship: For more information, click here
    • LLM for International Law Graduates: For more information, click here
    • SJD doctorate program: For more information, click here

For more information, click here

Admission statistics Class of 2020

  • Total number of applicants: 4772
  • Class size: 214
  • Median GPA: 3.75 (4.0-point scale)
  • GPA 25/75 percentiles: 3.57/3.84
  • Median LSAT: 169
  • Average age: 24
    • Range: 21-32
  • Gender
    • Female: 41%
    • Male: 59%
  • Students of Color: 33%

For more information, click here

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in any field in a regionally accredited university.

GPA

  • Minimum grade/GPA: no cut off
  • Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2016: 3.75

For more information, click here

Law School Admission Test (LSAT)

  • All applicants must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
  • All applicants must take the LSAT no later than December 2017
  • LSAT score must have be taken within the past five years
  • Submit all LSAT scores, and will tend to look at the average score unless you can provide a reason why your more recent score is higher, only then will greater weight be put on higher scores.
  • If a score does not reflect your true ability, you may provide in an explanation in a separate attachment.
  • Class of 2020 median LSAT score: 169

For more information click: here

Supporting Documents

  • Application Form completed and signed electronically through LSAC
  • $70 non-refundable application fee
  • Resume (Electronic attachment)
  • Personal statement and optional essay
  • Statement of purpose
  • Two academic recommendation letters submitted through LSAC
  • Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work submitted to CAS
  • TOEFL (For International Students)

For more information here

Timeline 2017-2018

  • September 1 2017: Applications for next year's entering class can be submitted through LSAC
  • Early Decision Applicants:
    • Round 1:
      • November 10, 2017: Application completion deadline
      • December 31, 2017: Notification Date
    • Round 2:
      • January 8, 2018: Application completion deadline
      • January 31, 2018: Notification Date
  • Regular Applicants:
    • February 15, 2018: Regular Decision application deadline
    • March 15, 2018: All required items should be submitted
    • April 2018: All decisions made by the end of April, although most decisions made before March 1
    • August 2018: Orientation and Classes begin

Note: Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
For more information click here

Tuition 2017-2018

    • Academic Year Tuition: USD$ 61,000
    • Total fees (including incidental fees, books/supplies, rent, food, etc): USD$ 86,600

For more information click here

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