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Duke University School of LawScience Drive & Towerview Road, Box 90393Durham, NC 27708-0393Phone: 919.613.7020 Fax: 919.613.7257 Email: admissions@law.duke.eduWebsite: www.law.duke.eduTHE BASICSDuke University School of Law (more commonly knownas Duke Law) was founded in 1868 and received itsaccreditation in 1931.Application deadline: 11/2 (Early); 2/15 (Regular)Application fee: 70Financial aid deadline: 3/15Duke Law is located in the heart of Durham, NC, part ofthe North Carolina Research Triangle, known as, “TheTriangle.” The name refers to both the region, comprisingof Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, North Carolina, andalso the number of research and technology-relatedorganizations, facilities, and universities located in thearea. With both Raleigh and Chapel Hill located within30 miles of Duke Law’s campus, students will find plentyof reasons to love living in such a prime location.Type of school: PrivateTuition and fees: 47,612 (2010 - 2011)Duke Law is smaller than average, with a total enrollmentfrom 600 to 650 students (although this number maygo up in the coming years—recent matriculation trendsshow that Duke Law’s incoming classes are increasing insize). It counts U.S. Presidents, U.S. Solicitors General,and Nobel Prize nominees among its alumni.Duke’s got a great national reputation. The name goes along way no matter what state you’re in, and grads canfind jobs just about anywhere in the country (althoughthe Northeast and mid-Atlantic states are the ones withthe greatest concentration of Duke Law grads).Duke has a considerable number of academic andextracurricular offerings, including 8 clinics, 20 studyabroad programs (in 17 countries), 8 joint-degreeoptions, 9 journals, and over 40 student organizations.Duke University School of LawAdmissions: Rolling (decisions by early April)Acceptance percentage: 18% (2009)Incoming class size: 228Early Action/Early Decision available: Yes, bindingPart-time program available: NoGPA AND STANDARDIZED TESTSLSAT 25th - 75th percentile range: 167 - 171GPA 25th - 75th percentile range: 3.60 - 3.84TOEFL required for some international applicants.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTSLetters of recommendation: 2 required (more accepted)Required essays: Personal statementOptional essays: “Why Duke?” and diversity essayDean’s Certification: Required for some applicantsAdditional documentation: Résumé (required);Statement of Purpose (for JD/MA and JD/MS applicants)1

Duke Law: The PowerScore PerspectiveSelectivity risingBleedin’ bluePublic officials at Duke Law have noted a steady increase ofapplications received and a marked decrease (nearly 5% inthe last year) in the number of applicants accepted. Whythe sudden change? The answer is actually quite simple.As the Duke Law reputation has grown, the number ofapplications and incoming class sizes have both increased.Bottom line—if you’ve set your sights on Duke, prepare forsome serious competition.But be careful that it’s the right kind of blue. Duke’s rivalrywith nearby University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (or,simply, UNC) is legendary, and it doesn’t just happen onthe basketball courts. The competition and antagonismwith their nemesis up the street can be felt in all aspects ofstudent life, and Duke students (both grad and undergrad)are fierce about their loyalty to the school. Come preparedto learn lots of battle chants and cheer your teams untilyou lose your voiceYou get your money’s worthAt close to 50,000 a year, some may wonder if the pricetag is justified. The short answer: Yes. Duke Law combinesa welcoming environment with world-class educators andacademics, all in a spectacular facility within a beautifulcampus. And you get a fantastic education, to boot. Is thetuition high? Sure. But so are the rewards for Duke Lawgrads.Fabulous facilitiesThe beautiful landscape and state-ofthe-art facilities are a testament toDuke’s high standards. Having madesignificant renovations in recentyears, Duke Law offers studentsclassrooms equipped with cuttingedge technology, an impressive newlibrary, and even a separate clinicwing. Students also appreciate theout-door study areas, such as theBeber Sculpture Garden, Marcy’sGarden, and the Noble Plaza whichprovide ample seating in a sereneenvironment.It’s almost a little sickening: Everyone seems to genuinelylove the school. From students to faculty, and on to alumsand administrators, it is hard to find one person that hasanything bad to say about their school or the campus.Perhaps it’s because class rankings aren’t made public,but there seems to be a genuine desire on everyone’spart to keep the atmosphere positive.Most students we spoke with seem toDuke Law combines aagree: If you go here, you’ll probablylike it. A lot.welcoming environmentwith world-classeducators, in aspectacular facility ona beautiful campus.And you get a fantasticeducation. Is the tuitionhigh? Sure. But so arethe rewards for DukeLaw grads.Durham’s no Disneyland.It’s no secret that the best part ofDuke isn’t the town it’s in. AlthoughDurham isn’t bad for a college town,it’s nothing compared to some of the cities that are hometo other schools on this list. As one recent grad put it, “ifyou are looking to be in a big city, Durham is not the placefor you.” Thankfully, though, nearby Raleigh and ChapelHill offer plenty of culture and entertainment, so a fungetaway from the academic grind is only a car ride away.but Duke isDuke is, in a word, beautiful. The architecture is beautiful,as are the grounds. The air smells fresh, and there aretrees and flowers aplenty. The atmosphere, not only at thelaw school but in the university at large, provides ampleopportunity to relax even through the stress that lawschool can sometimes bring.2Everyone hearts DukeClasses are getting biggerAlthough incoming classes at Duketypically hover around the 200student mark, the class of 2012 sawthis number go up to close to 230. Thereason for this 15% increase is notknown, but it bears mentioning, giventhat one of the aspects that Dukeprides itself on is the small, intimatefeel of the school and community.Top Notch Career PlanningDuke Law takes a unique approachto career planning by encouragingincoming students to meet with theircounselors throughout law schoolin order to devise and maintain a game plan, ensuringgoals and deadlines are met. The Career Center alsocoordinates an annual program, called Wintersession,featuring a series of workshops training students on avariety of practical skills necessary for post-graduatesuccess. These workshops, each worth a half-credit, coveran array of topics such as advanced interviewing, contractdrafting, and creating a business entity. After completingthe selected workshops, students continue to work oneon-one with advisors, and finally meet with distinguishedalumni and other prominent speakers, specifically broughtin for Wintersession. Program initiatives such as these areperfect examples of why so many Duke grads will alwaysbleed blue.The PowerScore Guide to the Top U.S. Law Schools

Duke Law: The NumbersACCEPTANCE RATESFull-time: 18% (1,161 of 6,334 admitted)Part-time: N/AGPA AND LSAT SCORESGPA - 75th percentile: 3.84GPA - Median: 3.76GPA - 25th percentile: 3.60CAREER SERVICESOn-campus Career Services Office? YesNumber of full-time career services staffers? 8Career services specializations: Firms, judicial clerkships,public interest, international opportunitiesOn-Campus Interview (OCI) program? Yes, in the fall.Duke also has spring recruiting and video interviewing.EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS*LSAT - 75th percentile: 171LSAT - Median: 169LSAT - 25th percentile: 167ENROLLMENT AND ETHNICITYAfrican-American: 26 (M); 31 (F); 8.6% of student bodyAmerican Indian: 1 (M); 0 (F); 0.2% of student bodyAsian-American: 25 (M); 30 (F); 8.3% of student bodyCaucasian: 249 (M); 166 (F); 62.8% of student bodyHispanic: 9 (M); 18 (F); 4.1% of student bodyMexican-American: 3 (M); 2 (F); 0.8% of student bodyPuerto Rican: 2 (M); 1 (F); 0.5% of student bodyInternational: 4 (M); 6 (F); 1.5% of student bodyNon-Reported: 58 (M); 30 (F); 13.3% of student bodyTRANSFERS (FIRST-YEAR) AND ATTRITIONTransfers in: 13Transfers out: 101L attrition: 02L attrition: 10 (0 Academic, 10 Other)3L attrition: 0FINANCIAL AIDMerit aid available? YesGrants and scholarships available? YesStudents receiving grants: 433, 67.7% of student bodyMedian grant amount: 14,000.00LRAP program available? Yes*All statistics are 9 months after graduationEmployment status known: 207, 100.0% of classEmployment status unknown: 0, 0.0% of classEmployed: 203, 98.1% of classPursuing graduate degrees: 1, 0.5% of classUnemployed: 0, 0.0% of classTYPE OF EMPLOYMENTAcademia: 2, 1.0% of classBusiness and Industry: 6, 3.0% of classGovernment: 3, 1.5% of classJudicial Clerkship: 33, 16.3% of classLaw Firms: 153, 75.4% of classPublic Interest: 6, 3.0% of classGEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONNew York, Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and Californiaare the most popular employment destinations for DukeLaw grads.Students employed in-state: 9.4%Students employed in foreign countries: 0.0%Number of states where students are employed: 30The bulk of Duke Law grads work in the Northeast (33.2%),followed by the Mid-Atlantic (19.6%), West (15.4%), SouthAtlantic (14.0%) , South (10.0%), and Midwest (6.1%).ALUMNI NETWORKDuke Law offers, among others financial aid options, theMordecai Scholarship, bestowed upon students whohave shown notable records of leadership and academicaccomplishment. Mordecai Scholars receive meritscholarships that cover the full cost of tuition.Duke Law School has over 8,500 alumni practicing law inall 50 states and in countries around the globe. More than10 percent of Duke Law alumni live and practice abroad,giving Duke graduates a wide net to cast when seekingmentorship and networking opportunities.LIBRARY RESOURCESBAR PASSAGE RATESWireless network availability? YesNumber of wired connections available: 894Hours per week the library is open: 104Study seating capacity inside the library: 585Number of full-time professional librarians: 9Duke University School of LawFirst-time takers: 207 (82.13% reporting)Average school pass rate: 92.95%Average state pass rate: 85.76%Average pass rate difference: 7.19%3

Duke Law: The School“Duke was a place to get a top flight legal education ina relaxed, laid-back atmosphere,” says Timothy S. ‘08.Arguably the premier law school in the state of NorthCarolina, Duke offers to students exceptional academicssurrounded by fresh air, beautiful architecture, andtowering trees.Incoming class size: 228 (2009)Typical first-year section size: 68CURRICULUMFirst-year students can expect to take six semester-longcourses: Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts,Criminal Law, Property, and Torts, in addition to a yearlong Legal Analysis, Research, and Writing course.Although the bulk of the 1L classes (save for Legal Analysis,Research, and Writing) take place in groups of 60 or morestudents, the 2L and 3L curricula are often in smallersections of 25 students or less.Students must also write an original research paper underfaculty supervision, take a legal ethics class, and completea professional skills course (or a clinic, externship, orproject) in order to fulfill graduation requirements.The second- and third-year classes also allow students tobuild upon the knowledge they have acquired during theirfirst year, as well as having a clinical education component(see “Clinics and Seminars” on the next column) that letstudents get hands-on legal experience.FACULTYStudent-to-faculty ratio: 9.7 : 1Some of the school’s notable faculty include:ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIESCLINICS AND SEMINARS: Duke Law has 8 clinical programsavailable to students. They include the AIDS Legal Project,the Animal Law Project, the Appellate Litigation Clinic, theChildren’s Law Clinic, the Community Enterprise Clinic,the Environmental Law and Policy Clinic, the GuantanamoDefense Clinic, and the Wrongful Convictions Clinic. TheGuantanamo Defense Clinic in particular is one of DukeLaw’s hidden practical experience treasures: Establishedin 2005, it has played a key role in framing legal challengesto the Military Commissions Act of 2006 and otherlaws governing Guantanamo detentions and militarycommission proceedings.STUDY ABROAD: The school currently offers 20 exchangeprograms in 17 countries, including South Africa, China,and Germany. In addition it also offers externships bothdomestically and abroad with organizations such as theOffice of the Legal Adviser at the U.S. Department ofState, the U.S. Trade Representative Offices, and theInternational Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia.JOINT DEGREE: Duke offers JD/MA, JD/MS, JD/PhD, JD/MBA, JD/MD, JD/MEM, JD/MTS, and JD/MPP. All exceptthe JD/MD are four years long.JOURNALS AND PUBLICATIONSIn addition to the Duke Law Review, the school has 8other scholarly journals edited by its students: AlaskaLaw Review, Duke Environmental Law & Policy Forum,Duke Forum for Law & Social Change, Duke Journal ofComparative and International Law, Duke Journal ofConstitutional Law & Public Policy, Duke Journal of Gender& Law Policy, Duke Law & Technology Review, and Law andContemporary Problems.MOCK TRIAL AND MOOT COURTWalter E. Dellinger III, former acting Solicitor General ofthe United States (1996–1997).David F. Levi, current Dean of Duke Law School and formerChief Judge of the United States District Court for theEastern District of California (1994–2007).Scott L. Silliman, military law expert and Executive Directorof Duke Law School’s Center on Law, Ethics and NationalSecurity.All first-year students compete in the Hardt Moot Courtcompetition, where they argue an appellate brief andendure rigorous questioning by second- and thirdyear student judges. Those who score highest in thiscompetition, or in the similar Dean’s Cup competition,are invited to join the Duke Law student-run Moot CourtBoard. NOTABLE ALUMNI Duke Law has an impressive list of notable alumni, among them Richard Nixon, 37th President of the United States;Gérard Louis-Dreyfus, billionaire French businessman (and father of actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus); Kenneth Starr,Solicitor General during the Clinton administration, former Dean of Pepperdine University School of Law, and currentPresident of Baylor University; Rodney A. Smolla, President of Furman University; and Michael P. Scharf, Nobel PeacePrize nominee, and Counsel to the Counter-Terrorism Bureau, Attorney-Adviser for Law Enforcement and Intelligence,Attorney-Adviser for United Nations Affairs, and delegate to the United Nations General Assembly and to the UnitedNations Human Rights Commission during the Clinton administration.4The PowerScore Guide to the Top U.S. Law Schools

Duke Law: The Students“I found the environment at Duke to be incredibly invitingand warm, both from a physical perspective (the buildingand surroundings) and a people perspective (students andfaculty/staff),” says Jennifer M. ‘08.Another recent grad agrees, and says that the environmentat Duke Law is “definitely congenial. It’s a relativelysmall class so everyone knew everybody. The relaxedatmosphere also translated to relaxed students (for themost part). Everyone was extremely intelligent, but therewasn’t the hardcore competitiveness that law schools arenotorious for.”Students report that their peers are, for the most part, afriendly, intelligent, enthusiastic bunch. Students, faculty,and administration enjoy an easy camaraderie that allowthem all to work together and coexist harmoniously. “Iam amazed that I attended such a friendly and happy lawschool that was also, happily, ranked so highly,” says onerecent grad.Duke Law has also made it a point to not only accept thebest and the brightest that apply, but also give them theguidance they need to succeed via the Duke Law BlueprintTo Lead. “The Blueprint,’ says the school’s website, “mapsa collaborative commitment by students and facultyto work together toward knowledge, application, andimprovement of the law. It also underlines the expectationthat your experience here will be transformative of thewhole person, and not merely a means to obtain a formalcredential.”This Duke Law Blueprint challenges its students to“engage intellectually, embody integrity, lead effectively,build relationships, serve the community, practiceprofessionalism, and live with a purpose.”To read more about the Duke Law Blueprint go ES AND ORGANIZATIONSDuke Law has over 40 student organizations, and is alwaysopen to starting new ones. Students seeking to begin newgroups just have to contact the Assistant Dean of StudentAffairs. The Duke Bar Association (DBA) coordinates theprofessional, social, and other extracurricular activitiesof the student body. The DBA serves as both a studentgovernment and a professional bar association, acting asa liaison between students and administrators. ABA Law Student Division American Civil Liberties Union American Constitution Society Student Animal Legal DefenseFund Asian Law Students Association Association of Law Students andSignificant Others Black Graduate and ProfessionalStudent Association Black Law Students Association Business Law Society Christian Legal Society Coalition Against GenderedViolence Death Penalty Reform Group Duke Bar Association Duke Education Law and PolicySociety Duke Environmental Law Society Duke International Moot CourtSociety Duke JD/MBA Club Duke Law Bowling League Duke Law Democrats Duke Law Drama Society Duke Law Soccer Club Epicurean Society Federalist Society Graduate and ProfessionalStudent Council Health Law Society Hispanic Law StudentsAssociation International Criminal CourtStudent Network Innocence Project Intellectual Property andCyberlaw Society International Human Rights LawSociety International Law Society J. Reuben Clark Society Jewish Law Students Association Latin American Business LawAssociation Law Students for ReproductiveJustice Mock Trial Board Moot Court Board National Security Law Society OutLaw Parents Attending Law School Phi Alpha Delta Public Interest Law Foundation Refugee Asylum Support Project Society for East Asian LegalStudies South Asian Law StudentsAssociation Sports and Entertainment LawSociety Student Organization for LegalIssues in the Middle East andNorth Africa (SOLIMENA) The Devil’s Advocate Transfer Students Association Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Women Law Students Association CLASS PROFILE The incoming class of 2013 hailedfrom 40 different states, eight foreigncountries, and represented 116different undergraduate institutions.60% of the class was female, 40%was male, and 25% were minoritiesor students of color, and 4% wereforeign.The class demonstrated a prettyeven geographic distribution, with25% of the student hailed from themid-Atlantic United States, 20%came from the West, 19% from theDuke University School of LawMidwest, 17% from the South, and15% from the Northeast.The students ranged between theages of 21 and 47, with a median ageof 24.24% of the class intended to pursuedual degrees.The class includes a member of theObama Presidential Transition Team;a former Iraq grants specialist in theBureau of Democracy, Human Rights,and Labor; and a former employeeof the State Department’s Office ofPresidential Appointments. Manystudents were educators, havingtaught abroad, in grade schools,and through Teach for America. Onestudent was a congressional reporterfor the Dow Jones Newswires and theWall Street Journal; several served inthe armed forces, and one received aBronze Star. A former EPA biologist,a software engineer, a certified wildland firefighter, a city planner, anda co-founder of the HardscrabbleBrewing Co. are also among theentering class.5

Duke Law: The CitySetting: Small CityPARKING AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONDuke is on the fringe of Durham, NC (although the pointcould also be made that Durham is on the fringe of Duke,given the enormous amount of land holdings the Universityhas in the area). Although the city and school intermix,there isn’t very much Durham in Duke, nor is there muchDuke in Durham. Students will find themselves stayingwithin the school limits, -and not venturing out too much.LIVING EXPENSESDurham is very student-friendly when it comes to housing,so you shouldn’t have a problem finding a reasonablyaffordable place to call home during your stay at Duke Law.Estimated academic year living expenses*Housing 6,305.00Food 4,140.00Books/Supplies 1,300.00Transportation 2,080.00Personal/Miscellaneous 3,200.00TOTAL 17,025.00*Values provided by Duke LawBecause both Duke University and North Carolina CentralUniversity call Durham home, there is definitely plentyHOUSINGof apartment housing to go around. Duke Law alsooffers a limited number of on-campus housing units inundergraduate dorms, although priority is given to foreignstudents who have never attended school outside theirhome country.On-campus housing available?Y - limitedAverage apartment rental cost (1 BR/1 BA) 705/mo*The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the 2009 populationof Durham, NC to be 209,009 people, with 67.8% of theRaleigh-Durham International Airport services the area,and daily Amtrak trains run to and from Durham to Raleighand Charlotte, NC.Within the city limits, you can ride the Durham Area TransitAuthority (DATA) buses. Durham is a bicycle-friendly city,and all public buses are also equipped with bicycle racksfor passengers to use.AREA ATTRACTIONS & ENTERTAINMENTOne of Durham’s greatest assets is it position as one ofthe vertices of the “Research Triangle” (comprised of thecities of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill). The ResearchTriangle is not only home to the highest concentration ofPhDs in the country, it is also the location of many vibrantcollegiate, cultural, and entertainment opportunities.Durham itself calls the Durham Bulls International Leaguebaseball team (on which the Kevin Costner movie BullDurham was based) its own, and Duke currently has 26NCAA Division I sports teams and competes in the AtlanticCoast Conference (ACC).The city’s Carolina Theater presents both live performancesand independent films, and music festivals (bluegrass,jazz, and blues), art exhibitions, concerts and outdoorevents abound throughout Durham, both university- andcity-sponsored.CITY MUST-DOsDEMOGRAPHICSpopulation between 18 and 65 years of age. 41.8% of thepopulation has a bachelor’s degree or higher.Population density in the Durham area (as per the 2000census) is 1,977 persons per square mile.The 2000 census puts the ethnic makeup of the city as45.5% white, 8.6% of Hispanic or Latino origin, 43.8%African American, 0.3% American Indian or Alaskan native,3.6% Asian, and 1.9% from two or more races. No nativeHawaiian or Pacific Islander persons were reported.6Public transportation options abound in Durham andwith a majority of the city’s housing located withinwalking distance of Duke campus, owning a car may notbe necessary. However, with so many area attractionsin Chapel Hill and Raleigh, you may wish you had somewheels.Students recommend attending Duke Basketball games,“going to some of the interesting tobacco warehouseturned into cute shops, running/walking the trails in Dukewoods, [and] going to the [Duke] gardens.”Others suggest venturing “out to the mountains and thebeach, both just a few hours away, and to the wonderfulneighboring cities, which are full of all kinds of things todo.”Raleigh and Chapel Hill are just a quick car ride away, too.“I liked that I could watch the Carolina Hurricanes play orgo catch a concert in Raleigh over the weekend,” says agrad. “That really broadened my options.”The PowerScore Guide to the Top U.S. Law Schools

Duke Law School has over 8,500 alumni practicing law in all 50 states and in countries around the globe. More than 10 percent of Duke Law alumni live and practice abroad, giving Duke graduates a wide net to cast when seeking mentorship and networking opportunities. First-time takers: 207 (82.13% reporting) Average school pass rate: 92.95%

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