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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Rigorous, relevant, innovative, and interdisciplinary.
about Juris Doctor
Training top students and lawyers from around the world.
about LLM for International Students
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A remarkable nucleus of scholars and experts delivering an intensive and challenging curriculum for sitting judges.
about the Master of Judicial Studies
Pursue two world-class degrees at once and prepare yourself for a career at the intersection of law and another discipline.
about Dual Degrees
Rigorous education for aspiring legal academics.
about the Doctor of Juridical Science
At the intersection of law, business, and innovation.
about the Program in Law & Entrepreneurship Landing Page Heading with Paragraph 2Duke 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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At Duke Law School, we like to follow a set of values that we believe set us apart from other law schools.
about The Duke Way
The value of service is core to the profession and central to the Duke Law experience.
about Public Interest
Diversity is more than a statement or a goal: it is part of our educational mission.
about Diversity at Duke Law
Courses with Duke Law faculty in The Hague, online, and here in Durham.
about Summer Institutes
The secret is out: Durham is a great place to live.
about Durham: The Bull City
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.
about Planning a Visit Landing Page Additional DataIntroducing talented rising college sophomores and juniors to the study of law and the legal profession.
about the Pre-Law Fellowship ProgramThis page provides access to information about Duke Law School as required by the American Bar Association.
