Thomas R. Kline School of Law - Duquesne University

Duquesne University School of Law is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The law school has been accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) since 1960.
Acceptance Rate
56.1%
Tuition & Fees
$56K
Students With Grants
97.1%
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
83.3% / 91.4%
Learn about topics such as the degrees that you can pursue at Thomas R. Kline School of Law and what it takes to get into the JD program.
Acceptance Rate
56.1%
Median LSAT
156
Median GPA
3.57
First-Year Class Enrollment
169
Acceptance Rate
Degrees:
- JD
- LLM
Joint/Dual Degrees:
- JD/MBA (Master of Business Administration)
- JD/MS (Master of Science in Environmental Science and Management)
- JD/MA (Master of Arts in Healthcare Ethics)
- JD/MA (Master of Arts in Philosophy)
- JD/Master of Divinity (with Pittsburgh Theological Seminary)
JD
Priority: Apr 1, 2025
LLM
Priority: Mar 15, 2025
Rolling
LSAT
GPA
First-Year Class Enrollment
Demographic Distribution By Race
Demographic Distribution By Gender
First-Year Section Size: 69
Student/Faculty Ratio: 4.94:1
Total JD Enrollment: 508
Total Non-JD Enrollment: 0
Cost & Financial Aid
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Tuition & Fees
$56K
Living Expenses On Campus
$25K
Living Expenses Off Campus
$25K
Students With Grants
97.1%
Tuition & Fees
Living Expenses
Students With Grants
Median Grant Amounts
Conditional Scholarships Offered: No
Conditional Scholarships Awarded: 0
Conditional Scholarships Reduced/Eliminated After 1 Year: 0
Extracurriculars
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Clinics:
- Family Law Clinic
- Federal Litigation Clinic
- Re-Entry Legal Services Clinic
- Urban Development Practicum
- Veterans Clinic
Student Associations:
- American Bar Association/Law Student Division
- American Constitution Society for Law and Policy
- Animal Law Society
- Black Law Students Association
- Christian Legal Society
Other Opportunities:
- Appellate Moot Court Program
- Trial Advocacy Program
- Summer Study of European Law in Germany, France & Luxembourg
- Summer Study of Law in Ireland
- Criminal Prosecution Program
Learn about the bar passage rate of Thomas R. Kline School of Law alumni and the career paths that they have pursued.
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
83.3% / 91.4%
Graduates Employed
93.4%
Graduates in Jobs Requiring Bar Passage
80.3%
Graduates in Law Firm Jobs
56.2%
Employment Status
Employment Type
Top Three States of Employed Graduates
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Most of the statistical data comes from various ABA required disclosures spreadsheets. Consult our data guide for more details about certain items on this page.