Student Lounge Construction Update | #lawschool #shorts
Sneak Peak Alert!
We're thrilled to share a glimpse of our brand-new student lounge, opening its doors on August 19, 20924! Incoming and returning students, this space is designed just for YOU!
Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University - Commencement 2024
The Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University hosted its 110th Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The ceremony was held in the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse.
Duquesne Kline School of Law Building Rededication
On April 10, 2024, the Duquesne Kline School of Law community enjoyed a beautiful celebration of the School's breathtaking new facade, front entryway, and third-floor archival collection room made possible by the generosity of Thomas R. Kline, L'78.
To make the process as seamless as possible, all admitted students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. The merit scholarships awarded to incoming students are guaranteed for three years in our full-time or four years in our par...
Vibrant location and campus community are ideal for LL.M. students
Dean April Barton discusses why you should consider our LL.M. program for Foreign Lawyers.
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Duquesne Kline is located right in downtown Pittsburgh, so students can profit from the short walking distance to firms or the courts when participating...
Dr. Dorothee Landgraf, LL.M., Adjunct Professor and LL.M. Coordinator, shares her experience as a student in the program.
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The Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University offers a Master of Laws "LL.M." degree for candidates who have e...
Thomas R Kline School of Law of Duquesne University - Commencement 2023
The Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University hosted its 109th Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The ceremony was held at 11 a.m. in the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse.
Duquesne University President Ken Gormley, former dean of th...
April Milburn-Knizer, Associate Director of Bar Studies and Assistant Professor of Legal Skills provides an overview of what she will teach during the Mock Class at Admitted Students Day.
The Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University's Tribone Center for Clinical Legal Education comprises community-focused clinics, externship opportunities, a pro bono program, and fellowships. Clinical education is one of the instructional ...
Master of Law LL.M. for Foreign-Trained Lawyers Information Session
The Duquesne Kline School of Law offers a Master of Laws LL.M. degree for candidates who have earned a first degree in law (for example, LL.B.) outside the United States.
The Office of Admissions hosts the 3rd Annual Women in the Law Virtual Event on Galentine's Day with our phenomenal female faculty, current students, and Dean of the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University, Apil Barton.
Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University: Empowered to Lead. Prepared for What's Next.
The history of Pittsburgh's Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University has a lot to do with who we are today and our bigger goals. https://www.duq.edu/law
The Duquesne University School of Law faculty will provide a summer program for incoming 1Ls to help with the transition to law school. A series of fully online asynchronous seminars hosted by our faculty will include the following topics:
Introduct...
Duquesne University's School of Law hosted its 108th Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 15, 2022. The Commencement ceremony was held at 11 a.m. at the Cooper Fieldhouse.
Duquesne President Ken Gormley, former dean of the law school, conferred th...
The Office of Admissions hosts the 2nd Annual Women in the Law Virtual Event on Galentine's Day with our phenomenal female faculty, alumni, and current students at Duquesne Law! Law firms are more conscious of the benefits of having a diverse workf...
Taylor Maldonado's, 3E experience working with Career Services
Third-year part-time evening student, Taylor Maldanado landed an internship with the Allegheny County Attorney's Office, just walking distance from Duquesne University School of Law, with support from career services.
If you are interested in becom...
From the beginning to the end, Bradley Kriley, 1L, and Gabby Kolencik, 3L, share what it’s like to be a 3+3 student!
The 3+3 Early Admissions program enables students to receive a bachelor’s degree after three years of undergraduate work and suc...
Malika Fields, 3L has what it takes!
Grit has been shown to be a reliable predictor of academic achievement. Share with us your passions and past examples of perseverance in your law school application.
In addition to submitting the required per...
Olivia O'Donnell's, IL take on Legal Skill I Course
Olivia O’Donnell's, 1L says it is all about the detail!
Legal Skills I is an optional, no-credit course available to first-year students during the fall semester. Legal Skills I provides first-year law students with an overview of the legal system...
Information Session | Q&A with Current Law Students
Earn a law degree with a commitment to the highest ethical standards. The Admissions Team will discuss topics ranging from the admissions process, financial aid, studying, and living in Pittsburgh, PA. Three current law students will share their uniq...
Prospective Student | Admissions Information Session
Earn a law degree with a commitment to the highest ethical standards. The Admissions Team will discuss topics ranging from the admissions process, financial aid, studying, and living in Pittsburgh, PA.
Dean of the Law School, April Barton shares why Pittsburgh is one of America's most livable cities.
Learn more at duq.edu/academics/schools/law/admissions/pittsburgh
Business Essentials for Lawyers Micro-Credential program
The School of Law is pleased to partner with Duquesne's Palumbo-Donahue School of Business to offer our law students a business perspective with the Business Essentials for Lawyers Micro-Credential program to begin in the Fall 2021 semester.
This pr...
Duquesne University School of Law - Commencement 2021
Graduation is a very special time when family, friends, faculty and students gather to celebrate the significant achievements of our Law graduates. The School of Law honored graduating students on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 11 a.m. EDT with a commenceme...
Dean Stokan Admissions FAQ's | Duquesne Law Review
Featuring Duquesne Law Review Editor-In-Chief, Julia Siracuse.
The Duquesne Law Review is the flagship journal of the Duquesne University School of Law. The journal is entirely student-run and publishes scholarly works by legal professionals and aca...
In times that are anything but ordinary, our faculty and students have been exceptional. In March of 2020, during a mandated closure because of COVID-19, our faculty quickly pivoted to teaching online giving our students the ability to complete their...
Ranked 6th in the nation as "Top Law School for Bar Passage."
“We are very proud of the national recognition we have been receiving for our Superior bar prep programming. But the fact of the matter is our ongoing mission is to help our students meet their important personal and professional goals. But don't t...
A Longstanding Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Duquesne University School of Law Director of Diversity, Nicola Henry-Taylor, Esq., L’96 shares a glimpse of our longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion at Duquesne Law.
Duquesne University School of Law Assistant Dean of Admissions, Maureen Stokan provides a brief overview of the part-time evening program.
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Duquesne University School of Law has been offering an evening part-time J.D. program for working professi...
Duquesne University School of Law - Spring 2020 Virtual Commencement
Graduation is a very special time when family, friends, faculty and students gather to celebrate the significant achievements of our Law graduates. The School of Law honored graduating students on Friday, May 29, at 11 a.m. EDT with a Virtual Commenc...
Duquesne University School of Law - McGinley Public Service Law Fellowships
Funded through the generosity of the McGinley family, the McGinley Public Service Law Fellowships support students who are interested in working in public service in executive, legislative, or judicial branches of government or related agencies. Sinc...
Duquesne University School of Law - Archived Alumni Interviews
During the School of Law’s Centennial Celebration in 2011, then Dean Ken Gormley interviewed our two oldest living alumni at that time: Reuben Fingold, law class of 1930, age 105; and Elizabeth Bailey, law class of 1947, age 91.
At the time of th...
The Duquesne University School of Law proudly claims nearly 8,000 graduates practicing in every field of law. Law Alumni work as corporate counsel to Fortune 500 companies and small entrepreneurial ventures. An impressive number of Duquesne graduates...
Duquesne University School of Law Virtual Alumni Reunion 2020
The tradition continues! Join us as we present our virtual Law Alumni Awards and Passing of the DLAA President's Gavel. Bring your favorite beverage and relax at home for this year's 68th Law Alumni Reunion virtual event.
Why am I a law school dean and why should you think about law school?
Dean and Professor of Law at Duquesne University School of Law, April Barton answers the questions, "Why am I a law school dean?" and "Why should you think about law school?
Dean and Professor of Law, April Barton is leading the school into a new era. She says, "We are stretching ourselves to achieve a shared vision. Together we have identified three vision pillars: developing collaborative learning opportunities, teachi...
Duquesne University School of Law is a nationally ranked law school with an outstanding reputation for educating ethical, innovative, practice-ready lawyers. Located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, steps away from legal, business, and tech commu...
Dear Duquesne Law Family,
I am delighted to share with you our Duquesne Law kindness video! I am immensely proud to be part of such a caring community and inspired by your acts of kindness, patience, helping others, and having faith during these tr...
Associate Professor Joseph Sabino Mistick on Court TV about "Faithless Electors"
Duquesne University School of Law Associate Professor Joseph Sabino Mistick appears on Court TV about the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in the "Faithless Electors" cases and the Electoral College. Mistick teaches Criminal Law, Election Law, ...
As we continue to face many challenges as a nation, several of our remarkable student leaders and members of the Duquesne University School of Law Diversity Action Council came together to create this Who We Are video to emphasize our values as an in...
