We invite you to join Dean April Barton, faculty, current students, and administration at Admitted Students Day (ASD) and experience the Duquesne Kline Law community. 

Topics:

• Welcome Remarks by the Dean of the Law School
• Admissions Team and Student Bar Association Introductions
• Mock Class
• Faculty Panel
• Student Life Panel
• Clinics and Externships
• Career Services
• Bar Studies
• Academic Excellence
• And more!

Financial assistance – including information on federal and private loans – is processed centrally through the Duquesne University Financial Aid Office. Financial aid can also assist with questions regarding financial aid packaging, refunds, book vouchers, and laptop allowance, as well as provide individual loan counseling.

Check out Frequently Asked Questions for law students or contact the Financial Aid Office at (412) 396-6607 or faoffice@duq.edu. Students may also schedule a Virtual Meeting with Financial Aid.

Scholarships

Students are encouraged to explore opportunities for funding their education through scholarships. This includes our donor and endowed scholarships (application due March 1) as well as external scholarships. A great resource is the free AccessLex scholarship database, which includes information on over 800 vetted and carefully curated scholarships for law students.

Loans

Students planning to apply for a Federal Direct Loan must first submit the FAFSA by the May 31 priority deadline (Duquesne University’s school code = 003258). Note that eligibility and borrowing limits for graduate students have been revised under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and include both the elimination of the Graduate PLUS loan and a new borrowing limit for law students of up to $50,000 per year.

Private Loans may be an effective way of financing unmet costs of attendance that exceed federal loan borrowing limits. These loans require a separate, credit-based application through the lender and generally carry higher interest rates than a federal loan. Duquesne does not endorse any specific financial institution, but a list of lenders our students have used in the past can be found at ELMSelect.

AccessLex Institute® is pleased to announce the launch of the AccessLex Private Loan Exchange, a new, nonprofit-curated resource designed to support law schools and students when private education borrowing becomes necessary. Please note that the directory is provided for informational purposes only. It is not a list of preferred lenders or an endorsement of any lender or product. Loan terms and details may change, and students are encouraged to consult lenders directly for the most current information. 

Students can also turn to the AccessLex Guide to Private Student Loans and speak to an AccessLex Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®) for additional help.

The purpose of this chat is to help our new incoming class get connected prior to the first day of class. So stay around, introduce yourself, and make a friend!

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*Select "Claim Account or Forgot Your Password?" to set up your account. 

Q:  Does it have to be through the school?

A:  Laptop computers can be purchased anywhere. The advantage to purchasing at the DU Computer Store is that, in the unlikely event that a repair is needed, the computer store can perform repairs on site, often providing loaner laptops if necessary. 

Additionally:

• The warranties carry no deductible
• Units are competitively priced, with Dell laptops offered as Business class machines
• Dell has typically had a back-to-school rebate 
• Apple often has a back-to-school promotion
• Questions? Email lawit@duq.edu 

The Law School Registrar registers all incoming students for Fall 2026 classes in June. There is nothing that you need to do to register! You may view the Duquesne Kline Law academic calendar here.

The Immunization Verification Form is REQUIRED and must be submitted electronically via the Health Services Student Portal. Incoming new students must submit the required documents by July 31st (or ASAP after you've been registered for fall classes). The Duquesne University Immunization Verification Form must be completed, signed, dated, and stamped by a healthcare professional.

For all questions regarding Immunization Verifications, please email duhealth@duq.edu.

You cannot submit your immunization records until AFTER you've been registered for classes by the Law School Registrar.

Required Immunizations

• Verification of 2 MMRs (Measles/Mumps/Rubella)
• Verification of 1 Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccine on/after 16th birthday (required for any student living ON CAMPUS in university housing, may be waived if commuter)

International students have additional requirements.

It is the policy of Duquesne University that ALL students have medical health insurance while at the University. Duquesne University partners with UPMC and QM Services to provide a comprehensive and affordable student health insurance plan.

You will not be able to enroll in or waive insurance until AFTER you've been registered for classes by the Law School Registrar.

Duquesne University offers parking services and permit options; however, students are not required to purchase a permit. There are many parking lots and garages on-campus and in the vicinity that offer hourly/daily rates. On-campus permits are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

2026-2027 Student Parking Permits will be available for sale only through the Duquesne Portal beginning at the end of July 2026.

Many students opt for public transportation. Visit the Pittsburgh Regional Transit for more information about bus and light rail (T) transportation. If you are downtown, the buses and T are free. You can take the T to the North Shore for Pirates and Steelers games!

Duquesne University offers Duquesne students a FREE shuttle service between Campus and South Side. Students must only show their official Duquesne University I.D. to access the Shuttle.  

• Introduction to the Legal System
• Preparing for Class
• Legal Reasoning
• Law School Assessments and Exam Taking
• And more!

The DU Card is your official identification card as a student. It also provides access to buildings and residence halls, Power Center recreational facilities, dining and meal plans, library, computer labs, etc. 

Obtain your DU Card in July 2026 after you are registered for classes through the Duquesne Portal.

Undergraduate loan deferment or forbearance forms should be sent to the Law School Registrar on or after the first day of classes. The Registrar cannot complete these forms until after classes have begun and you are a matriculated student. 

McGinley Hall:
1045 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15219

St. Martin Hall:
1315 Bluff Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Brottier Hall:
700 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Pittsburgh is an affordable city with numerous housing options in vibrant neighborhoods close to campus. For students interested in off-campus housing, learn about our neighborhoods at Visit Pittsburgh. 

We teamed up with VeryApt to create the Duquesne Kline Law - 2026 Housing Guide. VeryApt is the only company focusing on helping graduate students find housing. VeryApt surveyed our current students, and based on their feedback, they compiled a list of apartment buildings for you, one of our incoming students.

For all scholarships and assistantships, you need to speak with your graduate program staff. Who receives this type of assistance is determined at the department or program level not by the Financial Aid office.

Eligibility for Graduate Student loans and Federal Work Study are determined by the Financial Aid office at Duquesne University.