Durham, North Carolina -- together with Raleigh and Chapel Hill, Durham makes up part of the Research Triangle area.
2007 figures indicate the bar passage rate for the school was 97%; overall state passage rate was 74%.
At graduation: 91.8%
Within nine months after graduation: 98.2%
(Both figures from 2007)
In the 2008 U.S. News & World Report rankings, Duke was tied for 12th place with Cornell University
LSAT Numbers: The median LSAT for the fall 2007 entering class was 169
GPA: Median GPA for fall 2007 entering class was 3.72
Acceptance Rate: 26.6%
Application Deadline: February 16
For the 2007-2008 school year, tuition was $40,748.
Joint degree programs are numerous, including several J.D./M.A. programs (Classical Studies, Cultural Anthropology, English, History, Philosophy, to name only a few); M.S. degrees in various engineering disciplines; and even two joint J.D./Ph.D. programs (Philosophy and Political Science).
There is no part-time or evening program of study available. Several opportunities exist for international students.
Duke is one of the most academically-rigorous universities in the country. As a private research institution, its cost is substantial, but the opportunities for students are likewise impressive. Its location in the Research Triangle area make it particularly attractive to those interested in patent and intellectual property (IP) law.