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Duquesne's Exemplary First-Time Pass Rate Places Law School Third in the State

Duquesne University School of Law achieved an 84.25% first-time pass rate on the July 2021 Pennsylvania bar exam administered remotely for the second time in the Commonwealth's history due to continuing COVID-19 challenges.

This result places Duquesne Law third among 11 law schools in the state/Pennsylvania area. The law school devoted significant time, resources, and physical space for its bar takers this administration because of the continued stresses of administering a timed and secure attorney-licensing examination during an ongoing global pandemic.

Civil Rights Clinic renamed Re-Entry Legal Services Clinic

Duquesne University School of Law's Civil Rights Clinic recently changed its name to the Re-Entry Legal Services Clinic. The clinic's new name is more reflective of the services it provides to its clients and the community.

Honoring alumni, faculty at 69th reunion reception

School of Law faculty, staff and graduates will be among those celebrated at the 69th annual reunion reception. Slated for Friday, Oct. 15, on Academic Walk, this year's event will begin with a 5:30 p.m. cocktail reception followed by the awards presentation at 6 p.m.

Distinguished alumnus speaks about career, importance of philanthropy

The School of Law hosted distinguished alumnus Thomas R. Kline L'78 on October 6. Kline discussed his career path with law students and the importance of giving back as an attorney.

Claire Neiberg receives 2021 Burns White Diversity in the Law Scholarship

Claire Neiberg, 1L, is the recipient of the 2021 Burns White Diversity in the Law Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually to a first-year, diverse student at Duquesne University School of Law.