The Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University was recently named a “Best Value Private Law School” in PreLaw Magazine’s Fall 2024 issue. The student-centric outcomes at Duquesne Kline School of Law propelled its place in this ranking. 

PreLaw Magazine determined best value law schools by weighing Bar Exam (15%) and Employment results (30%) and Costs (55%). Every ABA-accredited law school received a grade based on this methodology. 

Duquesne Kline School of Law performed extremely well in both its ultimate bar passage and employment rates. 2024 graduates of Duquesne Kline School of Law 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%. Additionally, the Duquesne Kline School of Law’s overall passage rate of 84.83%, which includes repeat takers, significantly outpaced the Pennsylvania state overall passage rate of 76.69%. Duquesne Kline School of Law employment outcomes also outpace national averages. The American Bar Association (ABA) released 10-month employment statistics in March from law schools nationwide regarding the class of 2023. Out of the 137 members of the Class of 2023, 96.4% (132/137) of Duquesne Kline School of Law graduates were employed or pursuing a graduate degree.

Tuition at Duquesne Kline School of Law includes generous opportunities for merit and need-based scholarships. Duquesne Kline School of Law is located in Pittsburgh, a city with an affordable cost of living with many prospects for externships and internships at legal firms, government offices, and courts.

Dean April Barton credits the Duquesne Kline School of Law community for this achievement. She said, “We are a law school on an upward trajectory by every measure. Our faculty and staff’s dedication, innovation, and unparalleled commitment to our students prepare them for their careers. Our students take their roles as the next generation of lawyer leaders seriously, evidenced in their achievements while in law school and after commencement.” 

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January 09, 2025