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 is processed centrally through the Duquesne University Financial Aid Office. 

If you plan on applying for Federal Stafford Unsubsidized or GradPLUS loans, submit your FAFSA using Duquesne University's school code 003258.

Contact the Financial Aid Office with questions about:
-Financial aid packages - processing time
-Federal loans
-Grad Plus loans
-Refunds
-FAFSA
-Book vouchers
-Laptop allowance

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

Questions about scholarship? Contact lawadmissions@duq.edu

Q:  Does it have to be through the school?

A:  Laptops can be purchased anywhere. The advantage to purchasing at DU 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 sometimes has a back-to-school promotion
• Questions? Email LawIT@duq.edu 

The Law School Registrar registers all incoming students for Fall 2025 classes. There is nothing that you need to do to register!

The Immunization Verification Form is REQUIRED and must be submitted electronically per the steps. 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.

Law school locker rentals are now available for purchase at $25, which covers the duration of your studies (3-4 years).

If you have chosen to rent a locker, please note the following important details:

Locker Access: You will receive your receipt, locker number, and locker combination via email sometime after August 7th.

Building Access: You will not be able to access your lockers until Orientation.

Locks Provided: The Law School will provide the locks for your lockers. Students may not use their own locks. 

Locker Rental Policies: Please review the attached Locker Rental Policies for additional information.

Email your questions to the Assistant Law School Registrar, Mary Serafini, at serafinim@duq.edu or call 412-396-6295.

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. 

2025-2026 Student Parking Permits will be available for sale only through the Duquesne Portal at the end of July 2025.

Please login to your Duquesne Portal account and select "Parking and Permits" to view current permit rates. 

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. 

Procure your DU Card in July 2025 after you are registered for classes. 

We created an exclusive LinkedIn group just for you! The Fall 2025 Incoming Students LinkedIn group is designed to connect you with other admitted Duquesne Kline Law students, student ambassadors, key staff members, and the admissions team. Here, you'll find important announcements, resources, and opportunities to engage with our community before you begin law school.

Feel free to introduce yourself, ask questions, and start building connections. We’re excited to support you every step of the way! 

Click the link below to request membership to the group. Please keep this link private -- it's exclusive for Fall 2025 incoming students.*

Undergraduate loan deferment or forbearance forms should be given to the Law School Registrar on the first day of classes. The Registrar will complete these forms when 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 2025 Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University VeryApt 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.