Office of Admissions

Duke University School of Law

Science DriveTowerview Drive

Box 90393 / DurhamNC 27708-0393

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THIS WORD DOCUMENT CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING:
2007 Application form – 2 pages
Dean’s Certification form – 1 page
Recommendation Letter forms – 1 page (two forms per page)
2007 Scholarship Form – 2 pages

Material will be returned if not formatted as noted above.

If you are unable to print any item in the correct format, please use the form provided in our brochure or print the PDF version from our website.

OFFICE USE: A S F R P
2007 JDAPPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

First Year (1L) / Transfer (2L) / Visitor (3L)

DukeLawSchool is committed to a policy against discrimination based on race, color, veteran status, religion, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, age or disability in the administration of educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid, employment, or any other university program or activity. Duke admits qualified students to all the rights and privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Applicant Name: / Suffix:

LastFirstMiddle(Jr., III, Etc.)

SSN: / Female Male / Preferred First Name:
Place of Birth: / Birthdate: / LSAC Account #:

city/state/country (if not USA)mm/dd/yyyyL + 8 digits

US Citizen Permanent Resident Non-Resident / Country of Citizenship:

This information is required for statistical reporting purposes and has no bearing on admission.

Check the one race or ethnic group that best applies to you (optional):

Native American Mexican American White

Asian/Pacific Islander Puerto Rican Other ______

Black/African American Other Hispanic American Choose not to indicate

Email address:
Mailing address for correspondence: (submit updates via email)
Street: / Primary/main phone:
City, state, and zip: / Secondary/cell phone:

PROGRAM STATUS -- If you are reapplying, indicate the year for which you sought entry:

You may apply to ONE degree program only -- Admittance to one program is not transferable to another.

AUGUST 2007 – FALL ENTRYJUNE 2007 -- SUMMER ENTRY – Do not apply to a summer

entry program if you will e unable to begin the first week in June.

JD (Traditional 3-year program)

JD/MBA JD/LLM in International and Comparative Law

JD/MD JD/MS in:

JD/MEM(Choose One: Electrical & Computer Engineering or Mechanical Engineering)

JD/MPP JD/MA in:

JD/MTS(Choose One: Cultural Anthropology, East Asian Studies, Economics, Engineering

JD/PhD inManagement, English, Environmental Science and Policy, History, Humanities,

Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Public Policy, Religion, Romance

Studies)

Immediate family members attending or graduated from Duke:

NameRelationshipMajorDegree Earned/Year

LSAT dates: / (month/year) / TOEFL dates: / (month/year)
Applicant name: / Birthdate:

LastFirstMiddlemm/dd/yyyy

EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

High school attended (name, city and state):

Colleges and universities attended (attach separate sheet if necessary):

Name / LSAC Code City/State Dates Attended Major Degree/Date Awarded

FAMILY INFORMATION

Mother: / Deceased / Father: / Deceased
Address: / Address:
City, state, and zip: / City, state, and zip:
Phone: / Phone:
Occupation: / Occupation:

CONDUCT

Duke Law requires a candidate to reveal knowledge of all criminal incidents or disciplinary charges, even if expunged, sealed or otherwise removed from the candidate's records. When in doubt, ERR ON THE SIDE OF FULL DISCLOSURE, as subsequent discovery of a failure to fully and accurately answer these questions may result in exclusion or expulsion from Duke Law. You have an ongoing obligation to report any conduct that would require you to answer yes to any of the questions in this section during the pendency of your application. If an offer of admission is extended to you, the obligation to report conduct applicable to the questions in this section continues until your first day of class at Duke Law. You should also be aware that many state bar examiners review the law school files of persons applying to take the bar in that jurisdiction. Such bar examiners may deny these applicants the opportunity to take the bar exam if they discover that there were incidents or charges that they determine should have been, but were not, disclosed on the applicant's law school application. A supplementary statement is required for any affirmative answers.

Have you ever been dropped, suspended, warned, placed on academic or disciplinary probation, disciplined,

expelled, or requested or advised to resign from any post-secondary school, college, university, professional

school, or law school? Yes No

Have you ever (i) been arrested, charged or cited for any crime or (ii) been convicted of any offense other

than a minor traffic violation? Yes No

Have you ever been discharged or dismissed from the armed forces other than by honorable discharge or been

subject to military discipline? Yes No

Have you ever been discharged by an employer? Yes No

CONDITIONS OF APPLICATION & SIGNATURE

By signing or electronically transmitting this application, I understand that all material including, but not limited to, transcripts of academic credit and letters become the property of DukeLawSchool and will not be returned. I understand that, if admitted, enrollment is conditional upon the completion of any degree described above in Educational History. I promise, if admitted, to obey the rules of all academic exercises performed for credit in the School. I certify that the information furnished is complete and accurate and I am obligated to notify the LawSchool immediately if there is any change in the information provided.

SIGNATURE REQUIRED: ______DATE: ______

If applying electronically, you must submit your signature electronically or mail the Certification Letter to our office.

Review the application procedures and checklist from our website or hard copy brochure as other sources may not contain complete instructions.

Office of Admissions / Duke University School of Law / Science Drive & Towerview Road / Box 90393 / DurhamNC 27708-0393 /

DEAN'S CERTIFICATION

(Undergraduate institution only)

If applying electronically, print out this form; it will not be transmitted.

Applicant name: / Birthdate:

LastFirstMiddlemm/dd/yyyy

Applicant signature required: ______

For the purpose of encouraging candor, I hereby waive my right of access I do not waive my right of access

to information submitted on behalf of my application for admission.

To the applicant: Complete the information above, sign, and check one of the waiver statements. Submit this form to the dean, registrar, department supervisor, or academic officer with access to official records from your degree-granting undergraduate institution. Material maintained in a central file at your undergraduate institution will also be accepted.

To the degree-granting undergraduate institution: The individual noted above is an applicant to DukeLawSchool. Provide your candid evaluation of the applicant’s record at your institution. In lieu of this form, you may submit a standard dean’s form or letter addressing any disciplinary actions or academic probation noted in the applicant’s file. Sign and seal the completed form in an envelope, sign across the envelope seal, and return it to the applicant for submission with the application. It is also acceptable to submit the form directly to our office. Because of federal legislation giving individuals access to their educational records, the LawSchool cannot guarantee the confidentiality of your statement unless the applicant has signed the appropriate waiver above.

*A supplementary statement is required for an affirmative response.

Has the applicant ever been disciplined by your institution?□ Yes* □ No

Has the applicant ever been placed on academic probation?□ Yes* □ No

Has the applicant ever dropped out of school, carried a reduced course load or □ Yes* □ No

been otherwise unable to carry out work on time?

Has the applicant withdrawn from any course?□ Yes□ No

Are course withdrawals reflected on your institutional transcript? □ Yes□ No

Did the test scores presented by this applicant when admitted to your school □ Yes□ No

accurately predict academic performance?

Describe the applicant’s course selection: □ Demanding□ Representative□ Relaxed

Undergraduate degree-granting institution:

Institution name, city, and state

Name of Official: ______Title: ______

Signature required: ______Date: ______

Office of Admissions / Duke University School of Law / Science DriveTowerview Road / Box 90393 / DurhamNC 27708-0393

fax 919-613-7257


RECOMMENDATION LETTER

If applying electronically, print out this form; it will not be transmitted.

Applicant name: / Birthdate:

LastFirstMiddlemm/dd/yyyy

Applicant signature required: ______

For the purpose of encouraging candor, I hereby waive my right of access I do not waive my right of access

to information submitted on behalf of my application for admission.

To the applicant: Our preferred method for receiving recommendation letters is through LSAC. This form must accompany recommendation letters submitted directly to our office and is not required if using the LSAC service or a central reference system.

To the professor or individual writing the recommendation letter: The individual noted above is an applicant to DukeLawSchool. Attach this form to your letter providing your candid evaluation. Sign and seal your letter in an envelope, sign across the envelope seal, and return it to the applicant for submission with the application. It is also acceptable to submit your letter directly to our office. Because of federal legislation giving individuals access to their educational records, the LawSchool cannot guarantee the confidentiality of your statement unless the applicant has signed the appropriate waiver.

Office of Admissions / Duke University School of Law / Science Drive & Towerview Road / Box 90393 / DurhamNC 27708-0393 / fax 919-613-7257

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RECOMMENDATION LETTER

If applying electronically, print out this form; it will not be transmitted.

Applicant name: / Birthdate:

LastFirstMiddlemm/dd/yyyy

Applicant signature required: ______

For the purpose of encouraging candor, I hereby waive my right of access I do not waive my right of access

to information submitted on behalf of my application for admission.

To the applicant: Our preferred method for receiving recommendation letters is through LSAC. This form must accompany recommendation letters submitted directly to our office and is not required if using the LSAC service or a central reference system.

To the professor or individual writing the recommendation letter: The individual noted above is an applicant to DukeLawSchool. Attach this form to your letter providing your candid evaluation. Sign and seal your letter in an envelope, sign across the envelope seal, and return it to the applicant for submission with the application. It is also acceptable to submit your letter directly to our office. Because of federal legislation giving individuals access to their educational records, the LawSchool cannot guarantee the confidentiality of your statement unless the applicant has signed the appropriate waiver.

Office of Admissions / Duke University School of Law / Science Drive & Towerview Road / Box 90393 / DurhamNC 27708-0393 / fax 919-613-7257


2007 SCHOLARSHIP FORM

If applying electronically, print out this form; it will not be transmitted.

You must submit this form to be considered for scholarship assistance. Absence of the scholarship form indicates you are not interested in applying for DukeLawSchool scholarship funds. If you are admitted and complete the FAFSA,you will receive a financial aid package with information regarding student loans.

Applicant name: / SSN:

Last First Middle(Required to process financial aid.)

Birthdate: / Signature required:

mm/ dd/ yyyy

I would like to be considered for a scholarship based only on merit; therefore, am not required to complete the remainder of this

form.

I am applying for a scholarship based on merit and in part on need. I will complete both pages of this form and provide information on both parents regardless of my age or marital status. I certify that the information furnished is completeand accurate and I am obligated to inform the LawSchool if there is a change in circumstances.

Are you applying for a joint degree program? Yes Joint Degree: JD/ No

Ctizenship: US citizen Permanent resident Non-resident Visa type

Marital status: Single Married Getting married on

Is your spouse or prospective spouse employed? Yes No

Will your spouse be a full-time student in 2007-08? Yes No

Will you and your spouse maintain separate households during 2007-08? Yes No

Number of dependent children:Ages:

Gross weekly

Applicant Employment HistoryName of employerType of work earnings

September 2005-June 2006 / $
June 2006-September 2006 / $
September 2006-June 2007 / $
2006 expected taxable income $

Gross weekly

Spouse Employment HistoryName of employerType of work earnings

September 2005-June 2006 / $
June 2006-September 2006 / $
September 2006-June 2007 / $
2006expected taxable income $
Name: / SSN:

Last First Middle(Required to process financial aid.)

Asset Information (Student and Spouse)

Cash, savings and checking accounts as of today / $
Stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit and other investments
Total value / $
Annual interest/dividend earnings / $
IRAs/pension plans
Total value / $
Annual interest/dividend earnings / $
Trust funds
Total value / $
Annual interest/dividend earnings / $
Home
Fair market value / $
Current amount of mortgage / $
Other real estate
Fair market value / $
Current amount of mortgage / $

Other Types of Funding

Anticipated financial assistance from parents in 2007-08 / $
Anticipated financial assistance from relatives other than parents in 2007-08 / $
Other resources available in 2007-08 / $

Educational IndebtednessTotal principal amount owed as of June 2006

Student Federal Perkins Loans (formerly NDSL) / $
Student Federal Stafford Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized) / $
Student Federal Supplemental Loans (SLS) / $

Type:

Spouse educational loans / $
Amount to be repaid in 2006-07 academic year / $

Parental Information -- Required for both parents regardless of applicant's age or marital status.

Parents are: Single Married Divorced Separated

Name of parent who last claimed student as a tax dependent: Tax year claimed:

ESTIMATE FIGURES IF NOT AVAILABLEMotherFather/Joint

2006 adjusted gross income / $ / $
Expected 2007 adjusted gross income / $ / $
2006 income earned from work / $ / $
2006 interest/dividend earnings / $ / $
Other 2006 taxable income / $ / $
Social Security benefits / $ / $
Aid to Families with Dependent Children / $ / $
Child support received / $ / $
Other untaxed income and benefits / $ / $
Cash, savings and checking accounts / $ / $
Number of dependents receiving more than ½ support from parents:
Number of dependents in college:

Parental Assets/Liabilities

MotherTotal worthTotal owed

Home / $ / $
Other real estate / $ / $
Investments / $ / $
Business (partnership, S-Corp., sole proprietorship) / $ / $

Father/Joint

Home / $ / $
Other real estate / $ / $
Investments / $ / $
Business (partnership, S-Corp., sole proprietorship) / $ / $

Office of Admissions / Duke University School of Law / Science Drive & Towerview Road / Box 90393 / DurhamNC 27708-0393 / fax 919-613-7257