Graduate Certificate in Pre-Law at Duquesne University

The Pre-Law is a Graduate Certificate degree offered by Duquesne University at its main campus in Pittsburgh , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 1 year to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 21, 2027.

About Graduate Certificate in Pre-Law

Pre-Law Certificate

Certificate Requirements

Completion of the Pre-Law certificate requires a minimum of 15 credits in three out of four areas of emphasis. No more than one course may be at the 100-level, at least two must be at the 300- or above level, and there must be at least one that is writing intensive. Students should also consider taking a course that builds oral communication skills.

If the courses taken for the Certificate are applicable to a major, minor or concentration, there is no University restriction on "sharing" credits for the certificate, but students must comply with possible school restrictions on "credit-sharing," and it is recommended, but not required, that at least one course be distinctive to the certificate, and students are advised to consider courses in multiple disciplines.

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Disciplines

Thomas R. Kline School of Law

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Pre-Law at Duquesne University

Entry Requirements

Complete Your Application

All prospective graduate students will be required to submit official transcripts from all colleges attended. Most programs require letters of recommendation and a personal statement. GMAT and LSAT scores are required for the schools of Business and Law, respectively. GRE scores are required for most doctoral programs and some master's programs. Other requirements could include a writing sample, resume, audition or interview.

International Students

If your undergraduate and/or graduate degrees are from an institution located outside of the United States, you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report. The official reports must be sent directly to Duquesne University from the organization you order through and will qualify as official transcripts. Please review our Transcript Credential Evaluation Instructions.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines vary by program. Many programs allow students to apply for the fall or spring semester. Some programs also allow for a summer start term.

Credit transfers

Generally, an academic department may accept credits from a regionally-accredited university that correspond to the Duquesne curriculum and in which you have earned at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
The program director of the program or department offering the course establishes the final determination of the acceptance or denial of transfer credits.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Graduate Certificate in Pre-Law at Duquesne University

How to Apply for Graduate Certificate in Pre-Law at Duquesne University

Each graduate and professional program manages their own admissions process, but the application for most programs is the Graduate Application.

Graduate Certificate in Pre-Law at Duquesne University

Duquesne University

United States of America, Pittsburgh