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Set yourself apart with our innovative Business Essentials for Lawyers Micro-Credential
program. Partnering with Duquesne's Palumbo-Donahue School of Business, we offer our
law students a unique business perspective and the option to continue to earn a JD/
MBA joint degree.
93.8% of 2022 Duquesne Kline School of Law graduates are employed or pursuing a graduate
degree*
*Class of 2022 Statistics as reported to the ABA 10 months after graduation. This
includes three graduates whose start date was deferred beyond March 15, 2023, and
one graduate who is enrolled in full-time graduate studies.
2023 Princeton Review Rates Duquesne Kline among Best Law Schools
Duquesne Kline ranked #27 for Career Rating, #26 for Quality of Professors Teaching,
and #63 Overall out of 168 law schools, according to an analysis of the Princeton
Review’s 2023 Law School ratings.
Duquesne Kline is ranked 6th in the Nation for Bar Passage
Stat from the Winter 2021 edition of preLaw Magazine
Top 100 U.S. News & World Report Law School
Duquesne Kline places #89 out of 196 ranked law schools in the United States.
Law Student Testimonials
"Without the ability to serve people, our job as lawyers would cease to exist.
The Spiritan mission will be at the forefront of my career as I will make the welfare
of my clients my top priority."
"I chose to come to the school for the Spiritan mission that emphasizes serving
others. Since I’ve been here, the legal research and writing program has prepared
me for thinking and writing well—two skills that are essential for a career in law."
"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."
"Duquesne Kline School of Law’s Clinical Legal Education program provided me
opportunities to apply my academic training to real-world legal experiences through
pro bono programs and externships, allowing me to serve the community while pursuing
my professional goals. I believe these experiences have prepared me for a smoother
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."
Josef Raszewski, 3L, spent the second part of this past summer in the sunshine and warmth of Costa Rica. His time was not spent adoring the vast wildlife, relaxing in the coastal waters, or vacationing in the tropical climate but rather working as an intern at the Constitutional Chambers of the Supreme Court of Costa Rica through a special Academic Cooperation Agreement Duquesne Kline School of Law has with the Court. This experience proved to be invaluable to him. Raszewski gained knowledge about a different justice system than the one in the United States and had the opportunity to work on important cases.
Law school’s namesake meets with students at annual luncheon
Inspiring students with stories from his exceptional career and his deep philanthropy, Thomas R. Kline, L’78, visited the Duquesne Kline campus on Monday, September 18, for his annual “Lunch with Tom Kline” event. The law school’s namesake spoke with more than more than 150 students, taking time to answer their questions and meet with them after his presentation.
Duquesne Kline School of Law Faculty Explain Major 2022-23 Supreme Court Cases for Constitution Day
The Thomas R. Kline School of Law will host “Major 2022-23 Supreme Court Cases: Duquesne Kline School of Law Faculty Explain” on Friday, September 22, 2023, in celebration of Constitution Day. This CLE is worth two substantive credits and will be held at Hanley Hall in room 303 and virtually. The event is free to students and the cost is $80 for those who are earning CLE credits.
