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Duquesne University School of Law is pleased to welcome a full-time faculty member and two visiting assistant professors, all who will begin their teaching assignments this fall 2022 semester, ready to propel students toward their bigger goals.

Professor Moriarty to lead faculty scholarship

Jane Moriarty, Carol Los Mansmann Chair in Faculty Scholarship and Professor of Law at Duquesne School of Law, was recently named the Associate Dean for Faculty Research at the School. In her new role, Moriarty is responsible for leading Duquesne Law's robust faculty scholarship and engagement.

Summer Clerkships Preparing Duquesne Law Students for Anything the Future Holds

Summer brings a welcome break from classes and many Duquesne School of Law students are spending that time interning and clerking for private firms, the courts and businesses. These law students are bringing to their places of work the education and skills they gained at Duquesne Law. They will bring back valuable experiences to add to their resumes. They are likewise gaining knowledge that will assist them with their classes when they begin again this fall.

ABA reports 94.2% of Duquesne Law's 2021 graduates are employed

The American Bar Association (ABA) recently released ten-month employment statistics from law schools nationwide regarding the class of 2021. As reported, the 2021 graduates of Duquesne School of Law are doing exceptionally well. As of March 15, 2022, 94.2% (148/157 graduates) of the 2021 class from Duquesne Law are employed. Delving further into the data, 89.2% (140/157 graduates) are working in industries where they are licensed to practice law or where the J.D. is an advantage to their work.

Faculty receive awards at 2022 Commencement

Four Duquesne School of Law faculty members received awards at the 2022 Commencement ceremony on May 15. Professor Jalila Jefferson-Bullock was the recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award, while the Murray Scholarship Faculty Award was given to Professor Jane Moriarty. Adjunct faculty members Peter Giglione and Julia Glencer were recipients of Adjunct Faculty awards.