Admissions

Admissions Information & Instructions

Duke Law School attracts many of the most highly qualified applicants from across the country and around the world, and admission is highly selective. Most successful applicants graduated near the top of their undergraduate classes, have high test scores, and possess a clear record of achievement in other areas, such as community service business, graduate study, or extra-curricular activities.

JD Application

We will begin accepting applications for the Class of 2015 in early September 2011. The Regular Decision application deadline for fall 2012 enrollment is February 15, 2012; however, applicants who present a completed file earlier in the process have a distinct advantage. Applications for the binding Early Decision option must be submitted by November 4, 2011 (Round I), or January 9, 2012 (Round II). Applications must be submitted through the LSAC online application service.
» JD application information

Dual Degree Applications

Applicants to the JD/LLM in International and Comparative Law, JD/MA, and JD/MS dual degrees apply directly to the Law School and complete no additional applications. The application deadline for Regular Decision candidates is February 15, 2011. Applications for the binding Early Decision option must be submitted by November 4, 2011 (Round I), or January 9, 2012 (Round II).
» JD/LLM, JD/MA, & JD/MS application information

Applicants to the JD/MBA dual degree submit a single application. Candidates must meet the Duke MBA application deadlines for Early Action (September 29, 2011), Round 1 (November 1, 2011), or Round 2 (January 4, 2012).
» JD/MBA application information

Applicants to the JD/MEM, JD/MPP, JD/MTS, JD/MD, and JD/PhD dual degrees submit separate applications to the Law School and the other degree school. The Law School application deadline is February 15, 2012. Consult the other degree program application information for its application deadline.
» JD/MEM, JD/MPP, and JD/MTS application information
» JD/MD application information
» JD/PhD application information

LLM and SJD Applications

Admission for international students to the LLM or SJD programs is separate from JD admission. Prospective candidates for these programs should contact the International Programs office or review the LLM and SJD application process online.

For information about admission to the Law and Entrepreneurship LLM program, please see the website and application instructions.