Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit ( dew-KAYN; also known as Duquesne University or Duquesne) is a private Catholic research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded by members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Duquesne first opened as the Pittsburgh Catholic College of the Holy Ghost in October 1878 with an enrollment of 40 students and a faculty of six. In 1911, the college became the first Catholic university-level institution in Pennsylvania. It is named for an 18th-century governor of New France, Michel-Ange Duquesne de Menneville.
Duquesne University's Thomas R. Kline School of Law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, established in 1911 as the university's first professional school, offers a comprehensive legal education rooted in justice and ethical practice. Accredited by the ABA and a member of the AALS, the school provides full-time day and part-time evening Juris Doctor programs, alongside LL.M. and joint degree options, reflecting its historical commitment to accessibility. Located near downtown Pittsburgh's legal center, the curriculum emphasizes practice-ready skills, experiential learning through clinics and externships, and strong bar preparation, guided by the university's Spiritan tradition. Housed in modern facilities including courtrooms and a law library, Duquesne Law prepares graduates for successful careers through dedicated career development services and a focus on professional ethics and community engagement.
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