‘The National Jurist’ Names Duquesne A Best Value Law School

Duquesne is among just six private law schools named to The National Jurist 2015 Best Value Law Schools list. This marks the first time that Duquesne has been named to the Best Value list. In September 2013, the University was ranked No. 4 on The National Jurist Best Value Private Law School list.

“This is a tremendous honor,” said Law Dean Ken Gormley. “Duquesne law school is now one of only six law schools in the United States to be recognized as a ‘Best Value’ not only among private institutions, but among all law schools in the country.”

For its methodology, The National Jurist considered various academic and financial variables, including the law school’s tuition, student debt accumulation, employment success, bar passage rate and cost of living. This Best Value list, which recognizes 53 law schools, includes the most private law schools to date.

“We’ve worked hard to give our students an outstanding legal education at an affordable cost,” said Gormley. “The Duquesne administration has gone the extra mile by providing more scholarship dollars for our students than ever before and by supporting our vision of rebuilding the academic program.”

In addition to the Best Value rankings, the School of Law is listed among the top-tier law schools by U.S. News & World Report, which also ranked Duquesne’s Legal Research and Writing program No. 12 and its part-time law program at No. 48 in the country.

“We are proud and grateful for this national recognition,” said Gormley. “It confirms that Duquesne Law School is truly on the rise.”