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 and Joint Degree Programs:
Admissions for the JD and joint degree programs, including the JD/LLM joint degree program, is handled by the Office of Admissions. More information can be found on the JD and Joint Degree Application page.
Download the Application form (PDF or Word), complete and sign.
The application deadline for JD candidates is February 15, 2008.
LLM or SJD Programs:
Admissions for International Students to the LLM or SJD programs is separate from the JD admissions. Prospective candidates for these programs should contact the International Programs office or review the LLM and SJD application process online.
Application deadline for LLM candidates is January 20, 2007.