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
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Guided Tours
Student-led tours of the law school are given at 10:00 am, September to mid-November and January to mid-April. For Spring 2008, the last day of scheduled tours is April 16, the last day of law school classes. Tours will resume in September 2008.
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. See the academic calendar for specific dates.
Self-guided Tours
You may pick up directions for self-guided tour in the Admissions Office, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm, 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
For the 2008 Spring Semester, we suggest visiting the following classes. These professors have agreed in advance to welcome visitors, and no prior arrangement is neccesary.
Criminal Law (Prof. James Coleman): 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. Monday - Thursday, Law School Annex Room 103
Constitutional Law (Prof. Neil Siegel): 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday, Room 3037
Constitutional Law (Prof. Jeff Powell): 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, Room 3041
Comparative Law (Prof. Ralf Michaels): 11:05 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. Monday/Wednesday/Friday, Room 4042
Torts (Prof. Doriane Coleman): 1:30 - 2:50 p.m. Monday/Wednesday/Friday, Room 3037
It is possible to visit other classes with the consent of the instructor. For faculty contact information, see the faculty directory.
Interview Policy
Duke Law does not conduct interviews as a part of the admissions process; however, a member of the Admissions staff would be happy to answer any of your questions. To make an appointment please call (919) 613-7020. Please note that these meetings are purely informational and do not in any way impact admissions decisions.
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.