Law School Registrar
Certifications
Requests for Certification
All certifications require a signed, written request by the student or graduated student. Certifications include:
- bar forms
- graduation confirmations
- letters of good standing
- loan & insurance forms.
A Request for Certification form must be completed and submitted to the Law School Registrar's Office. The Registrar will accept a faxed, mailed, or hand-delivered form with a valid signature. The Registrar will not accept telephone or email requests.
*Request for Certification form  (rev. 10/24/2008)
Enrollment Verifications
Students can request enrollment verifications via DORI.
- Login to DORI using your MultiPass and then select the "Self Service Banner" tab.
- Then select "Student Information" followed by "Student Records."
- Under Student Records select "Request Enrollment Verification.
The Law School Registrar's Office will receive your request electronically. Your form will be processed within 24 hours except during extremely busy days (exams, graduation, grade input, etc.) If DORI is unavailable, please use the paper enrollment verification form (PDF).
Student Certification to Practice
Pennsylvania Bar Admission Rule 321 and similar rules in other states authorize appearances in court under certain circumstances by students who have completed three semesters of law school. The Law School Registrar will certify students as being of good character and competent legal ability and as being adequately trained to perform as a certified legal intern.
Students seeking certification in Pennsylvania should obtain the proper "Application for Certification for Formal Participation in Legal Matters by Law Students Under Pa.B.A.R. 321 and 322" and application instructions from the Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners web site. The form is accessible under Non-Bar Exam Admission --> Application for Certified Legal Intern (Rule 321).
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Law Clinic at 412.396.4704.
Veteran Certification
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. All pertinent and contact information must be provided to the Certifying Official as soon as possible. Veteran's must also inform her/him from which Chapter you will be receiving the benefits – Chapters 30, 32, or 35, etc.
In case of a change in your orders, you must inform the Certifying Official of your intent to return to the School of Law for each semester.
Bar Application Process
Questions regarding the Pennsylvania Bar Application Process and other State Bar Application Processes should be addressed to Mr. Richard Gaffney, Esquire, Director of Bar Services, at 412-396-1990. Please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Gaffney.
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