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We educate lawyers to preserve the highest ideals of our profession and to promote equal justice and democratic discourse through leadership, service, and civic engagement. As a student at Duquesne Kline, you will receive a well-rounded legal education full of opportunities to practically apply your coursework—through our clinics, our appellate programs, and innovative offerings, like our Leadership Fellows Program and JD/ MBA program.
Your courses are taught by our acclaimed faculty who are committed to our students’ success. They work to ensure your legal education
prepares you with the modern skills needed to excel in the practice of the law.
Providing a pathway to an honorable pursuit of law is at the core of who we are.
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Becoming a lawyer opens career possibilities. From government to business to private practice, there are many different career routes for you to choose with a law degree. Our diverse and innovative programs are designed to turn your goals into reality
You will learn with acclaimed faculty who are passionate about their profession and the difference it can make. Duquesne Kline Law faculty offer you a combination of legal experience, knowledge of emerging technology in the field, and commitment to excellence that gives you a legal education to prepare you for whatever is next.
Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University is ranked 6th in the nation as "Top Law School for Bar Passage". Successful bar passage doesn't just happen. It starts with academic rigor, individual attention, acclaimed professors, and a carefully conceived program of special bar preparation options.
There is one factor that distinguishes our law school, and that, quite simply, is the fact that we are part of Duquesne University, a Catholic institution dedicated to moral, ethical and spiritual values. In an era when ethical concerns are among the most important questions facing the legal profession, the Duquesne Kline School of Law reflects the University's unique and historical emphasis on justice and service to others. Those values are outlined in our Learning Outcomes and Performance Criteria.
Our School of Law is unique among American law schools in offering a Law and Computing Concentration. We are among a handful of schools teaching a computer programming course for lawyers, and part of a smaller group of schools teaching multiple courses on computer programming for law students.
I think the Tribone Center reinforces the idea that Duquesne Kline not only gives you the conceptual foundation for your profession, but also the practical side. That was a big driver in getting the clinic.
22,304hours of legal service through clinical education programs
My educational experience at Duquesne Kline Law has instilled in me the value in aiming for excellence in my advocacy, both written and oral. This has benefited me through my training and continued development.
15years of program excellence in Trial Advocacy
By giving students from all backgrounds the crucial support and resources they need to succeed in law school, and by striving to instill within them the values of service, leadership, and civic engagement, we will not only diversify and strengthen our profession, but we also will make strides toward a more just, inclusive, and prosperous city and society.
I came to Pittsburgh for my American dream. I couldn’t be happier with my experience at Duquesne Kline. Not being from the area, it was really important to be connected to someone in the Pittsburgh legal community, to know what is going on, and good paths to take.
8,500+graduates who practice in every field of law
We are dedicated to excellence. Your experience here will give you the knowledge,
analytical skills, ethical strength, and leadership mindset to succeed.
Over 8,500 Kline School of Law Alumni are currently practicing law across multiple
areas of the profession. They make an impact around our nation and the world. They
are ready to help you blaze your professional path with advice, internships, and experience.
Duquesne Kline Law has long history of making a legal education accessible, and our
part-time program is among the best in the nation. We offer several ways for individuals
to pursue a valuable law degree.
Leadership, service, and civic engagement can be discussed in the classroom, but they
are developed through practice, via active participation in group settings, and by
working with and for the larger community.
Outstanding Academic Experience
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Nearly 100 Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University new graduates participated in a Bar Swearing-In Ceremony hosted by the School of Law on October 17. The event, held for graduates who recently passed July’s Pennsylvania Uniform Bar Exam, was located at the Allegheny City-County Building in the stunning Supreme Court Courtroom.
Recent graduates of the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University achieved an impressive 88.72% first-time taker pass rate on the July 2024 Pennsylvania bar exam, which is six percentage points higher than the statewide overall passage rate of 82.56%.
The Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University recognized three outstanding alumni for their achievements at its annual Law Alumni Reunion dinner on September 27. The honorees who received award included William F. Goodrich, L’79, The Honorable Kim Berkeley Clark, L’83, and Joseph Williams, L’09.
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"I wanted to go to school somewhere that felt genuinely supportive and student
focused. Duquesne Kline has many great opportunities and programs but still feels
close knit and very personal."
"I chose Duquesne Kline because of the amazing scholarship opportunities. Additionally,
the high bar passage rate was important to my decision because I want to be successful
inside and outside of law school."
"Duquesne Kline offered me the opportunity to work full time and step into the
legal field while pursuing my dreams of becoming a lawyer. I know that no matter
what lies ahead, the evening program has prepared me for bar prep and my future career."
"It was really important for me to go to a law school where I felt like I belonged
and am supported, and I feel that here at Duquesne Kline."
“Duquesne Kline School of Law’s Clinical Legal Education program merged my academic
training with real-world legal experiences. Pro bono programs, externships, and community
service prepared me for a smooth transition from law school to law practice."
"I chose Duquesne Kline School of Law because I was attracted to Duquesne’s strong
alumni network and its commitment to making practice-ready lawyers in Pittsburgh."
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