Congratulations!
You have been admitted to the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University!
Below you will find helpful information to make your transition to Duquesne Kline
Law as smooth as possible.
Be sure to check back often for updates and announcements from the Office of Admissions
Next Steps
Save the Date
Admitted Student Day - Saturday, March 28, 2026RSVP
Apply for Additional Scholarships
Submit your Seat Deposit
Submit your Seat Deposit by the date listed on your admission letter.*- First Seat Deposit Due - April 15, 2026*
- Second Seat Deposit Due - June 1, 2026
Important Action Items
Check out the Next Steps Checklist below for additional action items.
Have questions? We invite you to join Dean April Barton, faculty, current students, and administration
at Admitted Students Day (ASD) and experience the Duquesne Kline Law community. Financial assistance – including information on federal and private loans – is processed
centrally through the Duquesne University Financial Aid Office. Financial aid can also assist with questions regarding financial aid packaging,
refunds, book vouchers, and laptop allowance, as well as provide individual loan counseling. Check out Frequently Asked Questions for law students or contact the Financial Aid Office at (412) 396-6607 or faoffice@duq.edu. Students may also schedule a Virtual Meeting with Financial Aid. Scholarships Students are encouraged to explore opportunities for funding their education through
scholarships. This includes our donor and endowed scholarships (application due March 1) as well as external scholarships. A great resource is the
free AccessLex scholarship database, which includes information on over 800 vetted and carefully curated scholarships
for law students. Loans Students planning to apply for a Federal Direct Loan must first submit the FAFSA by the May 31 priority deadline (Duquesne University’s school code = 003258). Note
that eligibility and borrowing limits for graduate students have been revised under
the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and include both the elimination of the Graduate PLUS loan and a new borrowing limit
for law students of up to $50,000 per year. Private Loans may be an effective way of financing unmet costs of attendance that exceed federal
loan borrowing limits. These loans require a separate, credit-based application through
the lender and generally carry higher interest rates than a federal loan. Duquesne
does not endorse any specific financial institution, but a list of lenders our students
have used in the past can be found at ELMSelect. The purpose of this chat is to help our new incoming class get connected prior to
the first day of class. So stay around, introduce yourself, and make a friend! MultiPass is a secure username and password combination that is your key to Duquesne
Portal, Canvas, email, and other wireless resources. Set up your Multipass* *Select "Claim Account or Forgot Your Password?" to set up your account. Q: Does it have to be through the school? A: Laptop computers can be purchased anywhere. The advantage to purchasing at the
DU Computer Store is that, in the unlikely event that a repair is needed, the computer
store can perform repairs on site, often providing loaner laptops if necessary. Additionally: The Law School Registrar registers all incoming students for Fall 2026 classes in
June. There is nothing that you need to do to register! You may view the Duquesne
Kline Law academic calendar here. The Immunization Verification Form is REQUIRED and must be submitted electronically
via the Health Services Student Portal. Incoming new students must submit the required documents by July 31st (or ASAP after
you've been registered for fall classes). The Duquesne University Immunization Verification Form must be completed, signed, dated, and stamped by a healthcare professional. For all questions regarding Immunization Verifications, please email duhealth@duq.edu. You cannot submit your immunization records until AFTER you've been registered for
classes by the Law School Registrar. Required Immunizations It is the policy of Duquesne University that ALL students have medical health insurance while at the University. Duquesne University partners with UPMC and QM Services to provide a comprehensive
and affordable student health insurance plan. You will not be able to enroll in or waive insurance until AFTER you've been registered
for classes by the Law School Registrar. Duquesne University offers parking services and permit options; however, students
are not required to purchase a permit. There are many parking lots and garages on-campus
and in the vicinity that offer hourly/daily rates. On-campus permits are available
on a first-come, first-served basis. Many students opt for public transportation. Visit the Pittsburgh Regional Transit for more information about bus and light rail (T) transportation. If you are downtown,
the buses and T are free. You can take the T to the North Shore for Pirates and Steelers
games! Duquesne University offers Duquesne students a FREE shuttle service between Campus and South Side. Students must only show their official Duquesne University I.D. to access the Shuttle.
The DU Card is your official identification card as a student. It also provides access
to buildings and residence halls, Power Center recreational facilities, dining and
meal plans, library, computer labs, etc. Undergraduate loan deferment or forbearance forms should be sent to the Law School
Registrar on or after the first day of classes. The Registrar cannot complete these forms until after classes have begun and you are a matriculated student. Next Steps Checklist
Topics:
GroupMe - Join the group for Thomas R. Kline School of Law Fall 2026 Incoming Class
Q: Are there recommendations for laptop computer purchases?
A: The DU Computer Store has a set of school specific guidelines for minimum and
recommended resources for laptop purchases.
Q: What software will I need at Duquesne Kline?
A: Most academic work at the Duquesne Kline can be accomplished using Microsoft Office
applications (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.). All enrolled students at Duquesne Kline have free access to the Microsoft Office suite of programs during the course of their studies.
International students have additional requirements.
2026-2027 Student Parking Permits will be available for sale only through the Duquesne Portal beginning at the end of July 2026.
A series of seminars hosted by our faculty will include the following topics:
Note: Please hold off contacting faculty for information on advanced assignments, textbooks, syllabi, etc. You will be notified
via your Duquesne email when this information is available.
Obtain your DU Card in July 2026 after you are registered for classes through the
Duquesne Portal.
McGinley Hall: St. Martin Hall: Brottier Hall: Pittsburgh is an affordable city with numerous housing options in vibrant neighborhoods
close to campus. For students interested in off-campus housing, learn about our neighborhoods
at Visit Pittsburgh. Explore Housing
To learn more about on-campus housing options available for graduate students, visit
Lumina or call 412-396-1600.
Campus Living*
1045 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15219
1315 Bluff Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219
700 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15219
We teamed up with VeryApt to create the Duquesne Kline Law - 2026 Housing Guide. VeryApt is the only company focusing on helping graduate students find housing.
VeryApt surveyed our current students, and based on their feedback, they compiled
a list of apartment buildings for you, one of our incoming students.
Additional Scholarships
Requirements for All Scholarships
Before beginning your application, please review the application requirements outlined below. The additional scholarship application allows you to conveniently submit all required materials together.
Start Your Additional Scholarship Application
- Deadline to apply: March 1, 2026
- Submit your FAFSA prior to starting the additional scholarship application (Duquesne University school code 003258)
- In the header of your personal statement, please include your name and the full name of the scholarship.
- If you have any questions, email lawadmissionsFREEDUQUESNE
- You will be notified directly if you have been selected to receive a scholarship
The Honorable Donetta Ambrose Scholarship
Donetta Ambrose arrived at Duquesne as an undergraduate freshman from the Arnold/New
Kensington, PA area. Originally planning to pursue a career as an English teacher,
she soon crossed paths with an energetic, ambitious senior about to enter law school.
Motivated by her friendship with Carol Los Mansmann, Ambrose changed her undergraduate
major to political science and followed Mansmann to Duquesne Kline Law.
Ambrose began her career as a clerk to her former Law Dean, state Supreme Court Justice
Louis Manderino, worked as an assistant attorney general and assistant district attorney,
and spent eight years in private practice in Westmoreland County. In 1981, she was
elected to the Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas. She spent 12 years on the
county bench before being nominated by President Clinton to serve on the United States
District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. She was only the second woman
appointed to that court-the first was Carol Los Mansmann. In 2002, Ambrose was named
chief judge of the court-the first woman to receive that honor.
Though Judge Ambrose presided over countless cases before her retirement in 2009,
perhaps her greatest achievements are found in the cases that never made it to trial.
Throughout her career, Judge Ambrose championed the cause of Alternative Dispute Resolution,
utilizing mediation, arbitration, and other methods to settle litigants' differences.
Criteria
This scholarship will provide scholarship support to Duquesne Kline Law students from
Westmoreland County, PA who seek the same opportunity Judge Ambrose enjoyed -a life-changing
legal education at Duquesne Kline School of Law.
To apply, applicants must submit:
- A personal statement (500-word limit) explaining the applicant's background, financial need or hardship, and how the scholarship money will affect their life;
- Demonstrates significant financial need (must submit the FAFSA);
- Resume.
Selma and Edward Goldberg Memorial Scholarship
To apply, applicants must submit:
- A personal statement (500-word limit) explaining the applicant's background, commitment to service, financial need or hardship, and how the scholarship money will affect their life;
- Disclosure of the applicant's undergraduate and graduate GPA (permission for the Office of Admissions to disclose this information to the Goldberg Scholarship Committee needs to be granted in writing);
- Demonstrates significant financial need (must submit the FAFSA).
The Goldberg scholarship is awarded annually for one year; however, scholarship recipients may be eligible for renewal. All students, including past recipients, must apply every year. At the end of the academic year, recipients should write a note to the Selma and Edward Goldberg Scholarship Committee and explain how the scholarship benefitted them.
The Susan Yohe Pittsburgh Legal Diversity & Inclusion Coalition Scholarship
The Pittsburgh Legal Diversity & Inclusion Coalition (PLDIC), has created the Susan
Yohe PLDIC Scholarship to honor Susan Yohe’s lifetime of service to championing and
furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Pittsburgh legal community. Yohe
is one of the PLDIC’s founders and served as its Executive Director from its inception
in 2017 until her retirement in July 2021. PLDIC member Duquesne Light Company has
committed to funding the Coalition’s portion of the scholarship.
One recipient a year will receive a $10,000 tuition scholarship. The scholarship will
be renewed for the second and third year of law school, if the recipient remains in
good academic standing.
Criteria:
Recipients of the Susan Yohe PLDIC Scholarship must demonstrate a commitment to improving
diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession. Preference shall be given
to individuals who demonstrate financial need. Future Susan Yohe PLDIC Scholars will
also be invited to meet with the PLDIC Board of Directors, the PLDIC Executive Director,
the Deans of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and the Thomas R. Kline School
of Law of Duquesne University, and leadership from Duquesne Light Company. They will
be highlighted and introduced to the 42 PLDIC member organizations through the PLDIC
newsletter, social media, and at the PLDIC Annual Members Meeting. Additionally, as
more law students are named Susan Yohe PLDIC Scholars, the PLDIC will develop an alumni
network for the recipients.
To apply, applicants must submit:
- A personal statement (500-word limit) that explains how your experiences, leadership,
and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion have prepared you to contribute
to the mission of the Pittsburgh Legal Diversity & Inclusion Coalition (PLDIC), and
how this scholarship will help you achieve your goal of being an attorney;
- Demonstrates significant financial need (must submit the FAFSA);
- Resume.
Honorable Robert E. Colville Scholarship
To apply, applicants must submit:
- A personal statement (500-word limit) explaining the applicant's commitment to service;
- Demonstrates significant financial need (must submit the FAFSA);
- Resume.
Contact Us
Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University
The history of Pittsburgh's Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University has
a lot to do with who we are today and our bigger goals. We makes it a top priority to ensure that you are thoroughly prepared for the bar
examination, so you can be practice ready when you graduate. Clinical education is one of the instructional cornerstones of the Duquesne Kline's
Tribone Center for Clinical Legal Education. For all scholarships and assistantships, you need to speak with your graduate program
staff. Who receives this type of assistance is determined at the department or program
level not by the Financial Aid office. Eligibility for Graduate Student loans and Federal Work Study are determined by the
Financial Aid office at Duquesne University.
Welcome to the Duquesne Kline Law Family!
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Law Financial Aid FAQs
Graduate students are eligible to borrow an unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan. A student
who borrows unsubsidized loan funds is responsible for interest; interest accrual
begins on the date of disbursement. The maximum amount of unsubsidized loan that a
student may borrow is up to $50,000 per academic year. A student's eligibility is
determined by subtracting all other forms of aid, including other loans, from the
cost of education. More information regarding federal loan eligibility, limits and recent changes from the "One Big Beautiful
Bill".