T14Stable
Duke University School of Law
Rankings History (2016-2025)
#12Current Ranking
-110-Year Change
Year-by-Year Rankings
#11
2016#11
2017#11
2018#12
2019-1#12
2020#12
2021#12
2022#12
2023#11
2024+1#12
2025-1| Year | Ranking | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | #11 | -- |
| 2017 | #11 | -- |
| 2018 | #11 | -- |
| 2019 | #12 | -1 |
| 2020 | #12 | -- |
| 2021 | #12 | -- |
| 2022 | #12 | -- |
| 2023 | #12 | -- |
| 2024 | #11 | +1 |
| 2025 | #12 | -1 |
Ranking Analysis
Duke Law has been remarkably consistent at #11-12 for the entire decade. Known for its strong corporate law program, excellent BigLaw placement, and research-oriented faculty, Duke competes closely with Berkeley and Cornell for positions in the lower T14.
Notable Changes
- Ranked #11 or #12 every single year from 2016 to 2025
- One of the most stable rankings in the entire T14 over the decade
- Continued expansion of its environmental law and innovation policy programs