JD Jumpstart
JD Jumpstart
Get ready to become a 1L!
The Duquesne University School of Law faculty will provide a summer program for incoming 1Ls to help with the transition to law school. A series of seminars hosted by our faculty will include the following topics:
Introduction to the Legal System
- Sources of law and the court system
- Precedent
Preparing for Class
- Critical Reading Skills
- Reading Case Law and Briefing
- Statutes
- Note Taking
Legal Reasoning
- Rule based reasoning
- Analogical reasoning
Law School Assessments and Exam Taking
- Format of Law School Exams
- Outlining
The program is open to all incoming Duquesne Law 1L's, free of charge. We will provide more information on the seminars in the coming months.
Spring & Summer Admitted Students Programs
Ask About Series
- Alumni
- Career Services
- Law School Dean
- Clinics
- Military, JAG, & Veterans
Welcome By
- Student Bar Association
- Hispanic American Bar Association
- Black Law Student Association
Information about registration and program details coming soon!
More
Watch videos of Admitted Students Day 2021, faculty presentations, student and alumni Instagram Takeovers, and more!
Virtual Tour of the Law School
Incoming Class Fall 2021 | Facebook Group
Feel free to reach out to any member of the Admissions staff if you have questions or concerns, lawadmissions@duq.edu. We are here to assist you.