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Duquesne University School of Law

600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15282, USA
Phone: 412.396.6296 | Website: www.duq.edu/law

Introduction

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by a group of Catholic missionaries also known as the Spiritans. From humble beginnings as a school for the children of Pittsburgh's poor immigrants, Duquesne today is an educational and economic powerhouse that serves more than 10,000 students. Duquesne has 10 schools of study in business, education, health sciences, law, leadership and professional advancement, liberal arts, music, natural and environmental sciences, nursing, and pharmacy. Pittsburgh is one of the best places in the world to visit, according to National Geographic Traveler, and is located in close travel distance to New York City; Philadelphia; Washington, DC; Chicago; Toronto; and Niagara Falls. The campus is only a short walk to downtown Pittsburgh, recognized by national media for everything from being a great place to live to its culture, economy, and sports teams. Views of the city's breathtaking skyline are visible from campus.

Law School Enrollment

Founded in 1911, the School of Law's mission is to train lawyers to a high degree of professional skill with a special sensitivity to ethical and moral concerns. The School of Law offers JD and LLM degrees and has over 600 students coming from all parts of the United States.

Physical Facilities

The Law School is housed in the recently renovated Edward J. Hanley Hall and newly constructed Dr. John E. Murray, Jr., Pavilion at the heart of Duquesne University's hilltop campus. The combined structures occupy nearly 125,000 square feet and are the hub of a Duquesne Law student's experience. Administrative and faculty offices, classrooms of various sizes, two courtrooms, study areas, and a multilevel law library are all under one roof, along with a locker room, café, lounge area, and offices for student organizations.

Offices and conference areas for the school's in-house clinics are located in nearby Fisher Hall. Law School facilities feature state-of-the-art computer and audio/video technology for teaching, research, and administrative functions.

Law School students also have full rights and privileges to use all of the other amenities on Duquesne's modern 47-acre campus, including computer laboratories, the University's Gumberg Library, dining services, and extensive recreational facilities.

Duquesne's campus offers the best of both worlds—a safe, private enclave for academic pursuits, located only steps away from Pittsburgh's vibrant urban center.

Housing

Brottier Hall puts the advantages of apartment living right on campus. Ideal for graduate and law students, you'll have a quiet atmosphere for studying, just a short walk away from the library and classrooms.

  • Internship and employment opportunities nearby
  • Close to Pittsburgh's restaurants, retail, and entertainment
  • Great views from any spot in the 20-story building
  • Optional on-site, underground parking

Apartment Arrangements

Brottier apartments include a spectacular view of the Duquesne campus or the Pittsburgh skyline.

Studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments (with private bath) are available either furnished or unfurnished.

  • All have a full kitchen that includes a refrigerator, electric stove, and microwave.
  • All utilities, cable, Internet, and laundry are included.
  • Two-bedroom apartments have a dishwasher and a second bathroom.

Housing agreements begin in August and run for 12 months (rather than the academic year).

Brottier Hall Residents Enjoy...

  • Study lounge equipped with computers
  • Large, inviting common lobby
  • Fitness facility in the building
  • Meal plans (available to interested students)
  • 24-hour security and visitor registration

LLM Programs/Areas of Specialization

The Duquesne University School of Law offers a Foreign Lawyer LLM degree to candidates who have already completed legal studies in their respective home countries.

Enrollment is limited to allow for individual attention to LLM students within the friendly Duquesne community.

Curriculum

Total Credits Required: 26 credits, completed in one academic year (two semesters)

Core Courses
  • Introduction to the American Legal System (3 credits)
  • American Legal Information System and Legal Research (including case briefing) (2 credits)
  • Minimum of two courses from the following list:
    • Contracts
    • Torts
    • Civil Procedure I, II
    • Property
    • Criminal Law and Procedure
    • Constitutional Law
Elective Courses

The remainder of the credits may come from any elective or JD-required course offered by the Law School with certain exceptions, such as courses that require intensive writing skills or prerequisite courses. LLM candidates must take at least one course that requires submission of a significant paper; an Independent Research course may fulfill this requirement.

Contact Information

For additional information, please visit the Duquesne University School of Law website, or contact:

Office of Admissions
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
USA

Phone: 412.396.6296
Fax: 412.396.1073
E-mail: lawadmissions@duq.edu

Student Services and Organizations

Duquesne University School of Law encourages students to become involved in one of the many student organizations at the Law School. Membership in student organizations broadens students' knowledge of the profession and enables students to build a link to the community of attorneys that they will soon be joining.

The various student organizations at Duquesne University School of Law host speakers, organize fund-raisers, and participate in community service activities. Duquesne Law students have a long tradition of philanthropy and make significant contributions to charities nationally.

  • The Animal Law Society hosted Duquesne's own Linda Drago, Esq., to speak about Animal Law and the Going Home Greyhounds organization.
  • The Student Bar Association held the annual Katie Westbrook Race/Race Ipsa Loquitur 5K, and raised over $4,900 for the Student Bar Endowed Scholarship fund.
  • Law students participated in the Duquesne Women's Guild Luncheon modeling Barnes & Noble's Duquesne clothing.
  • The Women's Law Association raised over $550 for the Relay for Life.
  • The SBA cooked dinner for families staying at Family House in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  • The Black Law Students Association presented information to African American male high-school students regarding their legal rights.

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