Our students know that upon graduation, they will proudly claim being part of our
community of over 8500 graduates who practice in every field of law. Many of our law
alumni remain connected to our Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University
and return to mentor and network with our students, providing them with insight and
valuable connections.
Our alumni work as corporate counsel to Fortune 500 companies and small entrepreneurial
ventures. They are directors of government agencies and public interest organizations,
serve as district attorneys and public defenders and teach at law schools throughout
the United States.
An impressive number of our graduates serve as judges on the local, state, and federal
levels, including the highest courts, intermediate appellate courts, and trial courts
in more than 20 states. Among all law schools in Pennsylvania, we produced the most
judges seated on the Superior Court, Commonwealth Court, and Courts of Common Pleas.
Duquesne Kline School of Law alumni serve as judges of the United States Court of
Appeals and the Federal District Courts. Some students gain experience assisting these
notable alumni through clerkships and externships.
The Spirit of Giving
Our Duquesne Kline School of Law community is special, and we appreciate our alumni
and friends who share the spirit of giving through their support. We are grateful
for the continued generosity they bestow on our students and our Duquesne Kline School
of Law community! To learn more about how you can make a meaningful impact at the
law school, please contact Janice Devine, Assistant Dean for Advancement, at devinej6@duq.edu
or 412-396-4703.
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When Good Enough Isn’t Good Enough - Perfectionism in the Legal Profession
This program is presented in collaboration with Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania for Law School Mental Health Day.
“Everyone tells me I’m doing a great job. My clients, my colleagues, my family. Why do I feel like I don’t measure up- that my work just isn’t that good?” “If I ask for hel
The Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University graduates will be sworn in by Justice Christine Donohue, L'80, at the City-County Building (414 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219) in the Supreme Court Courtroom.
Guests of the graduates will be directed to Room 700 to view the ceremony. Detailed
Judicial, Government, and Public Interest Law Reception
All law students are invited to attend the reception! You will have the chance to meet judges, attorneys, and other professionals who work in the courts, government agencies, and public interest law organizations. Take advantage of this event, which is specially organized for law students! You'll
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Honoring the Life and Legacy of The Honorable Jeffrey A. Manning, L'72
Formal announcement and celebration of the Jeffrey A. Manning Award for Excellence
in Trial Advocacy and Public Service and unveiling of Judge Manning's portrait in
the Ken Gormley Law Library with remarks from the Judge's family and friends.
Annual Spring Reception held on April 9, 2026, honoring the 1911 Society Fellows,
Public Interest Law Association (PILA) Champions, PILA Fellows, and the Public Interest
Law Alumni Award recipient, Brandon Herring, L’13.
Annual Law Alumni Reunion Dinner held on September 26, 2025, with a special celebration
of alumni from graduating classes ending in 5 and 0 and honoring our alumni award
winners: The Honorable Michael E. McCarthy, L’84, Distinguished Alumnus Award; Kate
L. Stoy Esq., L’12, Outstanding Achievement Award; and The Honorable Dwayne D. Woodruff,
L’88, Dr. John E. Murray, Jr. Meritorious Service Award.
