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| When should I apply? |
Applicants to the Law School's full time Day
program should submit the application by late
November. This will allow our office the four
to six weeks of processing time which is necessary
during our peak processing season. The Admissions
Committee will begin notifying applicants of their
acceptance in late January so it is best to have
the application completed by this time.
Applicants to the Evening program should submit
the application by late January. The first notifications
of acceptance to the Evening Division are typically
made in late March. We do not have a mid-year
admissions program.
Applicants to the Part-Time Day program should
submit the application by late April.
We do not offer a mid-year admission program
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| Does Duquesne offer
academic scholarships? |
YES. ALL accepted full-time students are automatically
considered for merit-based scholarships awarded
by the Law School. These partial tuition awards
are made each year to the most qualified applicants,
based on their records of achievement, aptitude
for the study of law, and general background.
These scholarships can be renewed annually provided
the student meets specified criteria of achievement.
It is recommended that students interested in
being evaluated for scholarship submit their admission
applications by early January. A separate application
or request is NOT required.
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| Does Duquesne offer
financial aid? |
YES. To determine eligibility for financial
aid, a need analysis document must be completed.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
is available from the Financial Aid Office. Financial
assistance that is designated as federally funded
or institutional aid is processed centrally through
Duquesne
University's Financial Aid Office. This includes
the Federal Perkins Loan, Stafford Loan, PLUS
Loans, Law Access and Law Loans.
For further information and forms, please contact
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Duquesne University
Office of Financial Aid
Ground Floor Administration Building
Pittsburgh PA 15282-0299
412.396.6607
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| Does the Law School
provide assistance with job placement? |
YES. The Career
Services Office (CSO) at the Law School provides
assistance to all law students and alumni in securing
employment in the legal profession. Throughout
the year, the Office offers seminars and workshops
designed to aid students and alumni at various
stages f the career planning process. For more
information about CSO, please call 412.396.6279.
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| When should I take
the LSAT? |
Day Division applicants should take the LSAT
no later than December.
Evening Division applicants may take the test
in February.
Part-Time Day applicants should take the LSAT
no later than February.
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| Can I take the
LSAT more than once? |
If an applicant has taken the LSAT two times
within the last three years and has two LSAT scores
on file with Law Services it is the policy of
the Admissions Committee to use the higher of
the two scores, without averaging the scores.
Applicants who have taken the test three or more
times within the last three years should be aware
that all scores will be averaged.
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| Is Duquesne on
rolling admission? |
Yes, as applications become complete they are
sent to the Admissions Committee for review. A
late application could significantly reduce your
opportunity for admission.
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| How are applications
reviewed? |
All complete applications are reviewed by the
Admissions Committee. Relevant factors such as
academic achievement, competitiveness of the undergraduate
institution, aptitude as measured by the LSAT,
extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation
and other experiences are carefully considered
by the Admissions Committee. Applicants may also
provide transcripts and information on employment
experience since these factors are critical to
the admissions process. The Admissions Committee
will discuss all relevant information then make
a decision on the applicant's request for admission.
Since all admission decisions are final, and will
not be reconsidered, it is important to provide
complete information on the application.
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| Does the Admissions
Committee require personal interviews with applicants? |
NO. The volume of applications reviewed each
year precludes personal interviews as part of
the admissions process. However, we do encourage
applicants to visit the school. Tours, informational
appointments, and class visits can be arranged
by calling 412.396.6300.
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| Does the Law School offer
online courses? |
No. The Law School believes the interaction
of students and faculty within a classroom setting
is very important.
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