Juris Doctor (JD)
"The Rules and the Facts"
The study of law concerns the rules and the facts. Students at Duquesne will learn what the rules are and learn how to evaluate the facts utilizing the fundamental skills of the legal profession.
Students acquire knowledge of the rules and the facts through broad, required courses. The required courses are intended to provide the requisite skills to become a competent attorney in any field of practice.
Divisions
Admission criteria and performance standards are the same in all three Juris Doctor Degree divisions.
Day Division
This program offers a three-year curriculum in residence, designed for students who wish to devote full-time effort to the study of law. Day Division students are discouraged from holding outside employment. Curriculum outline »
Evening Division
Prospective students who cannot devote their full time to the study of law may apply to the Evening Division.
- A complete program of study leading to graduation after four years in residence.
- Courses are scheduled Monday through Friday evenings and occasionally on Saturdays.
- In addition to regular class attendance, students must allow sufficient time for studies outside of class hours.
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Part-Time Day Division
This unique program allows students to pursue legal studies within a well-defined time frame convenient to individuals with early morning, late afternoon or evening family commitments.
- Part-Time Day students may also enroll in other day, evening, Saturday or summer classes.
- This is a four-year program
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