Pittsburgh,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Juris Doctor / MA in Philosophy in Pittsburgh United States | Duquesne University
Duquesne University
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Pittsburgh United States
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Qualification
Combined Graduate / Doctoral Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
54,374
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
This dual-degree program, provided by Duquesne University's Kline School of Law and McAnulty Graduate School of Liberal Arts, enables you to combine intensive philosophy studies with your legal education. Philosophy is often considered one of the most advantageous undergraduate majors for prospective lawyers, as it cultivates critical thinking skills, logical reasoning, precise communication, and the ethical judgment essential for legal practice. Those with philosophical training typically achieve higher-than-average LSAT scores and demonstrate superior academic performance. Applicants can start their studies in either the law school or liberal arts graduate program. The program imposes a 15-credit maximum per term for all participants, except during the initial year of law studies when enrollment in graduate philosophy courses is prohibited.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
All candidates for admission must be graduates of an accredited college or university before registration at the School of Law.
One letter of recommendation is required for each applicant. Two additional letters may be submitted for consideration. A recommendation should be submitted by a professor familiar with the applicant's academic work. Applicants who have been out of school for some time may submit a letter from an employer. Submitting letters of recommendation from family members or friends is strongly discouraged.
Letters of recommendation must be submitted through the CAS letter of recommendation service.
Personal Statement - A one to two page typed essay must be submitted. There is no required topic, but applicants should view the personal statement as an opportunity to provide the Admissions Committee with more information about themselves beyond their transcripts and LSAT scores.
The Admissions Committee will generally consider a total TOEFL score of 100 or IELTS of 7.5 to be minimally acceptable.
A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
One letter of recommendation is required for each applicant. Two additional letters may be submitted for consideration. A recommendation should be submitted by a professor familiar with the applicant's academic work. Applicants who have been out of school for some time may submit a letter from an employer. Submitting letters of recommendation from family members or friends is strongly discouraged.
Letters of recommendation must be submitted through the CAS letter of recommendation service.
Personal Statement - A one to two page typed essay must be submitted. There is no required topic, but applicants should view the personal statement as an opportunity to provide the Admissions Committee with more information about themselves beyond their transcripts and LSAT scores.
The Admissions Committee will generally consider a total TOEFL score of 100 or IELTS of 7.5 to be minimally acceptable.
A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Tuition
USD
54,374