To You, The Prospective Law School Candidate:



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Office of Admissions

Duke University School of Law

Science Drive & Towerview Drive

Box 90393 / Durham NC 27708-0393

phone: 919-613-7020

email: admissions@law.duke.edu

web:

This document contains the following:

2008 JD Transfer and Visitor Application form – 2 pages

Recommendation Letter forms – 1 page (two forms per page)

Processing may be delayed if pages are not formatted as noted above. If you are unable to print any item in the correct format, you may print the PDF version from our website. Please review the application checklist and instructions from our website prior to completing the application.

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2008 JD TRANSFER AND VISITOR APPLICATION

Duke Law School 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.

Please read the application instructions. If applying electronically, click on the “Law School Instrucions” tab.

SECTION 1: APPLICATION FEE – Please submit a $70 application processing fee.

SECTION 2: PERSONAL INFORMATION

|Applicant Name: |      |      |      |Suffix: |      |

Last First Middle (Jr., III, Etc.)

|SSN: |      | Female Male |Preferred First Name: |      |

(Required to process financial aid)

|Place of Birth: |      |Birthdate: |      |LSAC Account #: |      |

city/state/country (if not USA) mm/dd/yyyy L + 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: |      |

Immediate family members attending or graduated from Duke:

Name Relationship Major Degree Earned/Year

|      |      |      |      |

|      |      |      |      |

SECTION 3: APPLICATION STATUS – Check one.

I am applying as a transfer student (after completing one year of law school at another ABA-

approved law school.

I am applying as a visiting student (to attend the third year at Duke; degree to be granted by home

institution.

|If you are reapplying, indicate the year for which you sought admission: |      |

|Applicant name: |      |      |      |Birthdate: |      |

Last First Middle mm/dd/yyyy

SECTION 4: 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

|      |      |      |      |      |

|      |      |      |      |      |

SECTION 5: FAMILY INFORMATION

|Mother: |      | Deceased |Father: |      | Deceased |

|City, state, and zip: |      |City, state, and zip: |      |

|Occupation: |      |Occupation: |      |

SECTION 6: CONDUCT

Please read the instructions carefully before answering these questions. (If applying electronically, click on the “Law School Instructions” tab.) If you answer “yes” to any question, you are required to submit a supplementary statement or electronic attachment that provides full information.

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

disciplinary probation, disciplined, expelled, requested or advised to resign from

any post-secondary school, college, university, professional school, or law school?

If you answer yes, you must submit a letter from a dean or university official that

provides full information about the incident. 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

SECTION 7: RESUME, PERSONAL STATEMENT, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

You are required to submit a current resume, personal statement, and at least two letters of recommendation. You may also submit an optional essay. Review the application instructions for details. (If applying electronically, click on the (Law School Instructions( tab.)

SECTION 8: CONDITIONS OF APPLICATION AND SIGNATURE

By signing or electronically transmitting this application, I certify that the information furnished is true and correct, and that all information on this form and submitted as part of this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that I am obligated to notify the Law School immediately if there is any change in the information provided. I understand that all material including, but not limited to, academic transcripts and letters of recommendation become the property of Duke Law School and will not be returned. I acknowledge 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.

SIGNATURE REQUIRED: ________________________________________ DATE: _______________

You may elect to submit the application and pay the fee electronically or you may print, sign, and enclose the fee with the Certification Letter and mail directly to our office.

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

law.duke.edu

RECOMMENDATION LETTER

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

|Applicant name: |      |      |      |Birthdate: |      |

Last First Middle mm/dd/yyyy

Applicant signature required: __________________________________________________________

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

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 Letter of Recommendation service or a central reference system.

To the law professor or individual writing the recommendation letter: The individual noted above is an applicant to Duke Law School. 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 Law School 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 / Durham NC 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: |      |

Last First Middle mm/dd/yyyy

Applicant signature required: __________________________________________________________

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

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 Letter of Recommendation service or a central reference system.

To the law professor or individual writing the recommendation letter: The individual noted above is an applicant to Duke Law School. 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 Law School 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 / Durham NC 27708-0393

fax 919-613-7257

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