Law Program

The law degree program at Duke University prepares students seeking a future in the independent professional practice of law, which includes instructions for taking state and national bar examinations. Students will also learn advanced research in jurisprudence. Students of the law degree program will have focused on courses in the theory and practice of the legal system, including the statutory, administrative, and judicial components of civil and criminal law. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer law program.

The Law program at Duke University is accredited by the American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar since 1931.

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Duke University

405 N. Main Street, Davidson, NC

Duke University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Durham, NC, the school resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately 15,000 students are enrolled annually at Duke University.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Duke University offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by the admissions office. The most common test scores among students admitted to Duke University are in the range of 30 - 34 for the ACT exam, or 2020 - 2300 for the SAT exam. Competition for admissions among applicants is high, given that only 20% of students who applied are admitted to the school. More information regarding admissions can be found at admissions.duke.edu.

Tuition is approximately $46,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $7,400. Students at Duke University may qualify for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Duke University is the "Blue Devils", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-A)
• Fencing (NCAA Division I-A)

Students who would like to learn more about Duke University can take a look at their website at http://www.duke.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Law Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Duke University has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Lawyers

Description

Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, lawyers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $66.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $139080

Judicial Law Clerks

Description

Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

Description

Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -3.6% from 2014 to 2024

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Description

Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.66
  • Average Annual Salary: $65850

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).