Duke University School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

The 2022 acceptance rate at Duke University School of Law is 14.45%. 7,255 students applied and 1,048 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 282 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 26.91%. Compared to law schools in U.S., Duke University School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 40%. Compared to law schools in North Carolina, Duke University School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 33%.
Duke University School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
Duke University School of Law14.45%26.91%282848
All Law Schools40.11%32.70%206707
Public38.98%33.82%180622
Private40.99%31.82%226773
North Carolina Law Schools33%37.24%196589
Public26.67%43.12%184525
Private36.01%34.30%203621
Duke University School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2022 LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2022 LSAT score at Duke University School of Law is 170 and GPA is 3.82 over 282 enrolled students. Compared to law schools in U.S., Duke University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 158. Compared to law schools in North Carolina, Duke University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 158.
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 172 and the 25th percentile is 167. The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 3.91 and the 25th percentile is 3.7.
LSAT ScoresGPA
Duke University School of Law1703.82
All Law Schools1583.54
Public1583.58
Private1583.52
North Carolina Law Schools1583.54
Public1563.50
Private1603.55
Duke University School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2020167169170
2021167169170
2022167170172
Duke University School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
20203.663.783.87
20213.653.783.87
20223.73.823.91
Duke University School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
Data Source: ABA Statistics

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2023 fall term class, the application deadline at Duke University School of Law is February 15, 2023 (Regular Decision Deadline). The school may accept application after the deadline, but it may give benefits to early applicants such as high acceptance chance and scholarship opportunity. Check detailed explanation about application time line at Duke University School of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to Duke University School of Law applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page. You may want to read the common law school application process and requirements to learn the law school application process.
Application Open2022-09-01
Early Decision I Deadline2022-11-04
Early Decision II Deadline2023-01-06
Regular Decision Deadline2023-02-15
Admission Contact
Phone919-613-7020
Emailadmissions@law.duke.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://law.duke.edu/apply/jd/
Application Requirementshttps://law.duke.edu/apply/degreeprograms/jd/#checklist
Résumé
  • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
Personal Statement
  • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
Optional Essay
    Letters Of Recommendation
    • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
    • May require right of access to recommendations.
    Transcripts
      CAS Report
      • Applicants need to submit transcripts, GPA, LSAT Scores, LSAT Writing Samples, Letters of Recommendation, and more required items to LSAC.
      • Official CAS Report includes those items and will send to School.
      LSAT Or GRE Scores
      • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
      • Additional GRE scores may be optional.
      Data Source: https://law.duke.edu/apply/degreeprograms/jd/#checklist