Military & Veterans

At Duquesne University School of Law, we understand the unique needs of our active duty, reserve, guard, and veteran students-and we're invested in your success. That's why we partner with the Office of Military and Veterans Services to offer support services and assistance to help you meet your goals.

Academic Excellence Program

The program provides academic support to law students during all three years (or four years, if part-time) of their legal education. All students are invited to enroll in any of the workshops or courses, attend study groups, borrow materials, or request a one-on-one appointment.

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Financial Assistance

Available for veterans, spouses and dependents
Yellow Ribbon participating school
Merit Scholarship available
Assistance in maximizing your benefits

All veterans who are attending Duquesne University School of Law must inform the Law School Registrar, the Certifying Official, of their eligibility to receive educational benefits.

First Veterans Clinic in the Country

The Veterans Clinic provides assistance to veterans accepted into the Veterans Court of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. It uses a holistic approach to train law students in the representation of veterans, focusing on the problem-solving philosophy and recidivism-reducing techniques. Eligible students are certified by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to appear in court.

Military Law Society

This student-run organization promotes scholarly discussion of military law and builds social ties between interested students, the law school and the local community for the purpose of professional development.

Military Appreciation Events on Campus

Veterans' Week events, including the largest Veterans' Day breakfast in Pennsylvania, attracting approximately 700 attendees annually
Reunion and prayer service during Homecoming
Military appreciation at football and basketball games
Veterans' literary society
Career skills and networking events specifically for military and veterans

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Military Services Clinic

The free clinic offers counseling and support to military service members who have served or who expect to serve in the Iraq and/or Afghanistan conflicts and to the loved ones of those involved.

Contact

Office of Military and Veterans Services
1M (Front) Libermann Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Email: veterans@duq.edu

If you have questions about Duquesne University School of Law Admissions, the fastest way to get an answer is to email lawadmissions@duq.edu.

Devon Schoonover, L'20

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Devon Schoonover, L'20
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Law school is full of people from all walks of life, and there is something to learn from every person you encounter here at Duquesne. I have made some of the most meaningful connections of my life with my peers, the faculty, and staff

Duquesne provides nationally ranked programs and clinics, coupled with small class sizes and plenty of opportunities for students to thrive. They have also gone above and beyond in working with me through some unique issues presented by my military service during law school.

I was involved in the Veterans Clinic, which represents justice-involved veterans in the Allegheny County Veterans' Court. Veterans Court is a problem-solving court that helps veterans get access to the benefits and treatment that they have earned through their service. Clinical work is one of the most rewarding opportunities a law student has, and I would encourage everyone to participate.

I had also been involved with the Student Bar Association, Trial Advocacy Competition Team, Military Law Society, Corporate Law Society, and the Duquesne Law Business Law Journal.

I was a first-generation undergraduate student and I am the first person in the history of my family to ever pursue a law degree. To those like me, I say "you are capable and it is possible."