Applicants who know early on in the application cycle that Duquesne University School of Law is their first choice may consider applying Early Decision. Duquesne's Early Decision Program is binding and requires that applicants withdraw all applications from other schools if admitted to Duquesne. Applicants may not apply Early Decision at more than one law school and may not initiate new applications after admission. If admitted through the Early Decision Program, you must commit to matriculating at Duquesne and submit a nonrefundable seat deposit by the deadline on your letter of admission. This program is best suited for applicants who have put considerable thought and research into their law school options early-on in the application cycle.

To be considered for Early Decision, your application must be complete, including your Credential Assembly Service Law School Report, by December 31st. The November LSAT is the last acceptable score for consideration as an Early Decision candidate. You will be notified of the Admissions Committee's decision to either admit, deny, or waitlist by January 31st. Applicants who are waitlisted are released from the binding obligation of the program and will be evaluated with the rest of the applicant pool in the spring.

Applicants who are admitted through the Early Decision Program will receive the same scholarship consideration as applicants in the regular decision pool. Applicants for whom scholarship aid is a primary factor should not apply Early Decision, as you will not have the opportunity to compare scholarship awards from multiple schools.