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Meet Duke Law’s LLM Class of 2027. Representing 34 countries and territories, this year’s class brings a wide range of p...
10/16/2026

Meet Duke Law’s LLM Class of 2027. Representing 34 countries and territories, this year’s class brings a wide range of professional experiences and legal interests to Duke Law. https://law.duke.edu/news/meet-llm-class-of-2027

Meet Duke Law’s JD Class of 2029. This year’s class of 229 students represents 77 undergraduate institutions, 27 states,...
10/15/2026

Meet Duke Law’s JD Class of 2029. This year’s class of 229 students represents 77 undergraduate institutions, 27 states, and eight countries outside the U.S., bringing a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to Duke Law. https://law.duke.edu/news/meet-jd-class-of-2029

Congratulations to Abey Loving JD ’28, winner of the 2026 Jessup Cup, and runner-up Ryan Chen JD ’28. The finalists pres...
10/05/2026

Congratulations to Abey Loving JD ’28, winner of the 2026 Jessup Cup, and runner-up Ryan Chen JD ’28.

The finalists presented their arguments before a three-judge panel consisting of Andreia Geamanu LLM ’27, Professor Rachel Brewster, and Professor Lawrence Helfer, showcasing their advocacy skills in Duke Law’s signature international law moot court competition. Congratulations to all who competed, and to the Moot Court Board for organizing this year’s tournament.

As part of International Week, students, faculty, and staff came together to share dishes representing countries and cul...
09/30/2026

As part of International Week, students, faculty, and staff came together to share dishes representing countries and cultures from across the globe for Food Fest 2026. Thank you to the Office of International Studies and the Office of Student Affairs for hosting this annual tradition.

Hosted by the Office of International Studies, Duke Law students climbed 239 steps and 210 feet to reach the top of Duke...
09/28/2026

Hosted by the Office of International Studies, Duke Law students climbed 239 steps and 210 feet to reach the top of Duke Chapel, taking in views of the entire Duke University campus and the surrounding Durham community.

How can judges make courtrooms more responsive to the effects of trauma? Amelia Thorn, assistant director of the Bolch J...
09/23/2026

How can judges make courtrooms more responsive to the effects of trauma?

Amelia Thorn, assistant director of the Bolch Judicial Institute, studies how judges view and adopt trauma-informed practices, from clearer communication and active listening to changes in courtroom procedures. Her research also informs her work training judges to put these approaches into practice. Read more: https://bit.ly/3V8Fd2C

How did fines and fees become a source of government revenue? In a new faculty insight, Professor Mara Revkin and Gage G...
09/22/2026

How did fines and fees become a source of government revenue?

In a new faculty insight, Professor Mara Revkin and Gage Gramlick JD/LLM ’28 trace the origins of fiscal policing in Washington, D.C. to the Civil War, examining how the city’s newly created police force used fines, fees, and forfeitures to generate revenue and demonstrate its value to the federal government. Read more: https://bit.ly/4xxrFuR

New in the Curriculum: Professor Brandon Garrett’s new seminar examines the increasingly consequential role of fact-find...
09/21/2026

New in the Curriculum: Professor Brandon Garrett’s new seminar examines the increasingly consequential role of fact-finding in constitutional law, from the historical evidence shaping recent Supreme Court decisions to the scientific and other evidence considered by courts. As Professor Garrett explains, “The role of fact-finding and standards of review in constitutional cases has long been unique and complex.” https://bit.ly/4jm7nRw

Welcome to Duke Law, JD Class of 2029!
08/21/2026

Welcome to Duke Law, JD Class of 2029!

Welcome to Duke Law, LLM Class of 2027!This year, we’re welcoming 79 LLM, 9 exchange, and 2 SJD students from 34 differe...
08/17/2026

Welcome to Duke Law, LLM Class of 2027!

This year, we’re welcoming 79 LLM, 9 exchange, and 2 SJD students from 34 different countries across the globe. We look forward to everything this class will bring to the Duke Law community.

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