Visit Duke Law

Choosing a law school is a significant decision and visiting is one of the best ways to see if a school is right for you. We encourage you to come and see for yourself what Duke Law School is all about. The Law School is situated on Duke University's picturesque West Campus, on the southwest corner of Science Drive and Towerview Road. For more information on how to navigate around the University, please see the campus map.

See below for information on things to do during your visit, as well as directions and accommodations. For additional information, please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@law.duke.edu or (919) 613-7020.

Location

Duke is located in Durham, North Carolina, a city with a population of nearly 200,000 and part of the Research Triangle metropolitan area, which includes the University of North Carolina's main campus in Chapel Hill and the state capital in Raleigh. In the center of the region is the Research Triangle Park, an internationally renowned business and research center that is home to many of the world's high-technology industries. The area provides a dynamic, rich community with one of the highest per capita populations of Ph.D. graduates in the world.

Directions and Accommodations

Learn more about Durham and the Research Triangle

Meet With an Admissions Officer

We are happy to meet with visitors and answer questions about Duke Law School and the admissions process. Please call 919-613-7020 to schedule an appointment. These are informational meetings; they are not part of the admissions process and are not evaluative interviews.

Guided Tours

For the Spring 2012 semester, student-led tours of the law school are given weekdays at 9:30 a.m. when classes are in session. Please note that this time is different from previous semesters. Tours depart from the Duke Law Admissions Office, Suite 2023, (919) 613-7020, admissions@law.duke.edu. No appointment is necessary. Please note that there are no guided tours during student holidays, exams, or during the summer. At these times, visitors are always welcome to take a self-guided tour.

For Spring 2012, tours will begin on January 9 and conclude on April 16, the last day of classes. Tours will not be offered on the Martin Luther King, Jr holiday (January 16), or during Spring Break (March 5-9).

Self-guided Tours

You may pick up directions for self-guided tour in the Admissions Office, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding major holidays.

Duke Campus Tours

For information on tours of the entire campus, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office at (919) 684-3214 or visit their Web site.

Observing a Class

Many visitors want to get a feel for the classroom atmosphere at Duke Law. For the 2012 Spring semester, we suggest visiting the following classes. No prior appointment is necessary. These professors have agreed in advance to welcome visitors to their classes, and ask that you introduce yourself before class.

Class Visit Options Spring 2012
	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:00-9:20 a.m.	Criminal Law Prof. James Coleman Room 3037	Criminal Law Prof. James Coleman Room 3037		Criminal Law Prof. James Coleman Room 3037
10:40 a.m.-12:00 p.m..	Torts Prof. Donald Beskind Room 3037 (does not meet 1/16, 1/13, 4/16)	Torts Prof. Donald Beskind Room 3037 (does not meet 1/14)		Torts Prof. Donald Beskind Room 3037 (does not meet 1/19, 3/1)	Torts Prof. Donald Beskind Room 3037 (only on 1/20, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 3/30, 4/6)
1:30-2:50 p.m.			Patent Law/Policy Prof. Arti Rai Room 3037		Patent Law/Policy Prof. Arti Rai Room 3037 (Does not meet 1/20, 1/27)
1:30-2:50 p.m.	Constitutional Law Prof. Guy Charles Room 3037	Constitutional Law Prof. Guy Charles Room 3037		Constitutional Law Prof. Guy Charles Room 3037
3:00-4:00 p.m.	Criminal Law Prof. Sam Buell Room 3037	Criminal Law Prof. Sam Buell Room 3037	Criminal Law Prof. Sam Buell Room 3037	Criminal Law Prof. Sam Buell Room 3037

Although this information is complete to the best of our knowledge, please be aware that classes may be cancelled without notice due to faculty illness, etc.

The Spring semester begins on January 9. Classes do not meet on the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday (January 16) or during Spring Break (March 5-9). The last day of classes is April 16. (See the academic calendar.)

It is possible to visit other classes with the consent of the instructor. For faculty contact information, see the faculty directory.

Law School Events

When classes are in session, interesting speakers, panels, and discussions abound at Duke Law. Review the Law School Event Calendar to see what's happening while you'll be here. Unless otherwise noted, all events are open to the public -- and they may feed you lunch, too.

Recruitment Calendar

While we hope that you will be able to visit the Law School, you may also wish to meet with our admissions staff at a law school fair near you. For more information about these opportunities to learn more about Duke, please see our recruitment calendar.