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

    12.88% Duke University School of Law Acceptance Rate

    The acceptance rate at Duke University School of Law is 12.88% for the 2025-2026 admission. 6,240 students applied and 804 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 222 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 27.61%.
    You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at Duke University School of Law Admission Trends page.

    Acceptance Rate Comparison for Duke University School of Law

    Compared to law schools in U.S., Duke University School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in North Carolina, Duke University School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 32%.
    You can compare Duke University School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 10% and 20%
    Duke University School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
    Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
    Duke University School of Law12.88%27.61%222830
    All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
    Public34.52%34.44%184668
    Private37.29%32.17%236791
    North Carolina Law Schools32%33.13%193591
    Public25.13%35.51%155452
    Private35.35%31.94%213660
    Duke University School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

    2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at Duke University School of Law is 171 and GPA is 3.91 over 222 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., Duke University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in North Carolina, Duke University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 161.
    You can compare Duke University School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score over 170
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 171 and the 25th percentile is 168. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.96 and the 25th percentile is 3.79.
    4 matriculated applicants, 1.80% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    Duke University School of Law1713.91
    All Law Schools1603.65
    Public1603.69
    Private1593.62
    North Carolina Law Schools1613.64
    Public1603.60
    Private1623.65
    Duke University School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2021167169169
    2022167170172
    2023168170171
    2024168170172
    2025168170171
    2026169171172
    Duke University School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    20213.73.83.89
    20223.73.823.91
    20233.733.853.94
    20243.783.873.96
    20253.793.893.96
    20263.833.913.96
    Duke University School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
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    Data Source: ABA Statistics

    Application timeline & Requirements

    For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at Duke University School of Law is February 13, 2026 (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.
    Early Decision I Deadline2025-11-07
    Early Decision II Deadline2026-01-02
    Regular Decision Deadline2026-02-13
    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
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