“Duquesne
Law School is a very special place. One must not
confuse its delightful informality — the
enthusiasm of the faculty, the warmth of the staff,
and the accessibility of the administration —
with the absence of standards. In fact, its standards
— academic, moral, and professional —
require that one reach as high as one’s
discipline and imagination permit. Because of
the religious history of the Law School and the
University, profoundly articulated ideas and relevant
values are at play in every dimension of law school
life. In such an atmosphere, our common life together
assures that our students will be transformed
by their experiences here. This transformation
is able to occur by means of a faculty that is
able to blend the humanities and the sciences
(both natural and social). We teach the art of
making important decisions in the midst of ambiguity
— in short, wise judgments in the face of
complexities deeply understood and carefully analyzed.
If you as a student want to seek deeply, speak
persuasively, and act effectively, then your imagination
will be ignited at this law school.” |
