Juris Doctor (JD) at Duke University

Programme overview

Duke Law's JD is a rigorous, innovative professional law degree designed to prepare graduates for success and leadership in law and beyond.

Faculty: Duke University School of Law | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durham, NC, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

Duke Law JD: applications are submitted through LSAC and open in September for the following year's entering class. The Regular Decision deadline is February 15, and applications continue to be accepted after that date if space is available.

USD 83,400 a year (2026-27). Full-year tuition for entering and transfer JD students, 2026-27. Excludes health fee and other fees. Source

Graduate School Ph.D. programmes list application deadlines for students beginning graduate study in fall 2027.

The Occupational Therapy Doctorate starts in August for applicants admitted in both the fall and spring rounds.

Fall 2027 Ph.D. deadlines (11:59 p.m. Eastern): most programmes 12/01/2026 including Biochemistry, Biology, Biostatistics, Cell and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Immunology and Physics; Computer Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Environmental Policy, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Religion and Statistical Science 12/15/2026; English 12/08/2026; Economics 01/06/2027; Earth and Climate Sciences and Music 01/07/2027; Nursing 11/19/2026; Business Administration 12/14/2026; Political Science and Sociology 12/17/2026; Romance Studies 12/30/2026. Computational Media, Arts and Cultures and Public Policy Studies are not accepting applications for 2027 enrollment.

Occupational Therapy Doctorate 2026-27 application deadlines: Fall round Thursday, October 8, 2026; Spring round Tuesday, January 12, 2027 (applications through OTCAS). Fall applicants are notified the first week of December 2026 and spring applicants the first week of March 2027.

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