Events Archive 2012

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

  • Jan 4
    Wellness Wednesdays: New Year's Resolutions 8:00 AM • Law School Blue Lounge

    The Office of Student Affairs would like to welcome back all students and to encourage a successful start to the new semester and the New Year! The office would like to encourage all students to think about setting goals for health and academic success this year. To inspire you, OSA has posted blank posters along the walls of the Blue Lounge for you to share your resolutions. (We've already shared our resolutions!) The boards will stay up throughout January, so feel free to share your goals and resolutions to motivate yourself and inspire others. Sponsored as part of the ongoing Wellness Wednesdays series.
  • Jan 4
    Wintersession Courses 9:00 AM • See description

    For more information, please see schedule of events at link.

    http://www.law.duke.edu/wintersession

  • Jan 4
    Golf for Professional Success 12:10 PM • Law School 3041

    Please join Ed Ibarguen, PGA Master Professional and Top 100 Teacher in America for the kick-off of our 2nd annual"Chris and Valerie Mason Golf for Professional Success Initiative." Mr. Ibarguen will share the basics of the game and how golf can become a highly significant business tool for lawyers. Interested students will have an opportunity to enter a drawing to be one of ten students to win a series of six lessons with Ed during the months of February and March. Qualifying students will have very little golf experience or will be raw beginners and they must commit to attending all of the lesson classes held in the program. Upon completion of the series, students will have the understanding required to utilize golf as an interesting addition to their law school resumes along with the ability to pursue the game as an effective business tool.
  • Jan 4
    LL.M. Oral Presentation Skills Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4046

    This two-day LL.M. workshop is a learn-by-doing workshop that teaches students how to improve communication skills when providing a presentation to colleagues or clients and when speaking in class. The workshop will teach students the foundational aspects of public speaking in the U.S. and will cover cross-cultural differences in public speaking expectations. This workshop is currently full. To be added to the waitlist, please contact Rima Idzelis at idzelis@law.duke.edu.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Friday, January 6, 2012

  • Jan 6
    Wintersession Courses 9:00 AM • See description

    For more information, please see schedule of events at link.

    http://www.law.duke.edu/wintersession

  • Jan 6
    LL.M. Oral Presentation Skills Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4046

    This two-day LL.M. workshop is a learn-by-doing workshop that teaches students how to improve communication skills when providing a presentation to colleagues or clients and when speaking in class. The workshop will teach students the foundational aspects of public speaking in the U.S. and will cover cross-cultural differences in public speaking expectations. This workshop is currently full. To be added to the waitlist, please contact Rima Idzelis at idzelis@law.duke.edu.

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Sunday, January 8, 2012

  • Jan 8
    "Refugees, Rights, Resettlement," the 2011-2012 Winter Forum 4:00 PM • See description

    The 2011-2012 winter forum hosted by the Kenan Institute for Ethics will take place on campus January 8-10, 2012. Students will meet with policy makers, NGO leaders, academics, humanitarian aid workers and local refugees to debate legal questions of repatriation and resettlement; assess and design solutions to problems of camp life; develop more effective resettlement processes; and consider the politics of representation through performance and the arts. See link for more information.

    http://undergraduatedean.duke.edu/winterforum/

Monday, January 9, 2012

  • Jan 9
    Hydrofracking Workshop 8:30 AM • Bryan Center Reynolds Industries Theater

    Environmental and Social Implications of Hydraulic Fracturing and Gas Drilling in the United States: An Integrative Workshop for the Evaluation of the State of Science and Policy. Funded by the National Science Foundation. Sponsored by the Nicholas School of the Environment and the Duke Environmental Law & Policy Forum at the Duke Law School.

    http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/hydrofrackingworkshop2012/workshop

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

  • Jan 10
    LLM Mock Interviews All Day • See description

    LLMs will participate in mock interviews with alumni and other members of the Law School community. To be held in the Library study rooms. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, contact Oleg Kobelev at kobelev@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 10
    Managing the 1L 2nd Semester: Grades, Moot Court, Law Review 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Professor Don Beskind speaks to first-year students about looking ahead to spring semester, what 1L grades really mean, and how to plan for a successful spring semester. Lunch will be served. For more information, please contact Anne Sherman at Sherman@law.duke.edu.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

  • Jan 11
    A Conversation with the Juvenile Defender 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Interested in learning more about juvenile justice? Come to a lunch hosted by the Education Law and Policy Society! Eric Zogry will be here to discuss current issues in juvenile justice and his work as the Juvenile Defender of North Carolina. Burritos will be provided. For more information, contact Katie Claire Hoffmann at cch12@duke.edu.
  • Jan 11
    A Libertarian View of Debt, Foreclosure, Bankruptcy and Consumer 'Protection' Law 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Join the Federalist Society and Professor Stephen Ware from the University of Kansas School of Law as he discusses his libertarian views on economic policies. Professor Melissa Jacoby from UNC School of Law will provide a commentary on Professor Ware's presentation. All are welcome. Please contact Phil Aubart at pla4@duke.edu for more information.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

  • Jan 12
    Alaska Law Review Spring Semester Kick-Off Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Mandatory for all Alaska Law Review editors. For more information, please contact Jennie Morawetz at jennie.morawetz@duke.edu.
  • Jan 12
    Stanback Fellowship Information Session 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Come learn about the Stanback Internships available for Summer 2012. These are paid internships ($5,000) made available only to Duke students. Many of the internships provide experience in litigation, administrative law or legislative/government affairs work. The internships are with environmental organizations but the skills developed will be transferable to many areas of practice; thus, these internships are not just for those interested in careers in environmental law. For more information, contact Stella Boswell at boswell@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 12
    DBA Executive Board Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4046

    This is the weekly meeting of the Duke Bar Association Executive Board. All students and faculty members are welcome to attend. If you have a matter that you would like to have added to the agenda, please email DBA Secretary, Lauren Ross, at lauren.a.ross@duke.edu.
  • Jan 12
    Basketball Watch and Networking Mixer 8:45 PM • See description

    Join Duke Law and Fuqua alumni and UVA Law and Darden alumni for the Duke vs. UVA game. Engage in some healthy rivalry and camaraderie at this game watch and mixer, with a free happy hour from 8:45 - 9:45 p.m.(tip-off is at 9:00 p.m.), courtesy of Southern Hospitality, 1460 Second Avenue (between 76th and 77th Streets), New York, NY 10075. RSVP by January 11, 2012. For more information, contact Jill Greenwald, Duke '87, '90 at jillcheryl@yahoo.com.

    http://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_aUZZYtCwklvXpcw

Friday, January 13, 2012

  • Jan 13
    Working in-house - a conversation with Arturo H. Banegas Masiá (Verizon Wireless) and Julien Vasques (PricewaterhouseCoopers) 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Please join Arturo H. Banegas Masiá LLM '00, a Senior Legal Consultant at Verizon Wireless and Julian R. Vasquez LLM '05, Director - International Tax Services at PricewaterhouseCoopers, for an informal conversation about working as in-house attorneys at major corporations and the career path that led them to these positions. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Oleg Kobelev at kobelev@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 13
    Dean's Course: Professor Walter Dellinger, III: RESCHEDULED FOR JAN. 23 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    [1Ls only] The Dean's Course is a short series of lectures delivered by Dean David F. Levi or guest speakers to the incoming class of 1Ls early in their first year. The course allows 1Ls to interact with Dean Levi, engage with peers on issues of professionalism, ethics, as well as consider what careers in the law may look like. For more information, contact Alex Herskowitz at alex.herskowitz@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 13
    Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 13
    Careers in the Middle East: an overview with Samar Ali 4:00 PM • Law School 4055

    Samar Ali, an associate in Hogan Lovells' DC office and White House Fellow in 2010-2011, will be speaking about the path that led her to a career practicing transactional law with a focus on the Middle East. Ms. Ali assisted in establishing Hogan Lovells' Abu Dhabi office, and her practice areas include cross-border transactions and Shari'a compliant transactions. Ms. Ali will also be available to answer students' questions. For more information, contact Daniel Koehler at dwk8@duke.edu.

Saturday, January 14, 2012

  • Jan 14
    Fair Housing Project Testing Training Class 10:00 AM • Law School 4047

    Legal Aid of North Carolina, Fair Housing Project is seeking 2nd and 3rd year law students and staff to participate in a state-wide Fair Housing Project test. After undergoing training, participants will conduct fair housing tests in the North Carolina housing arena. Participants will receive a stipend as well as mileage reimbursement. The project is seeking persons from all walks of life. If interested, you must RSVP to burrucker@law.duke.edu.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

  • Jan 17
    VITA Software Installation 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Volunteers in the Duke Law Volunteer Income Tax assistance program will install the software necessary to complete tax returns. For more information, contact Kim Burrucker at burrucker@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 17
    Tricky Dick Acting and Singing Auditions 12:15 PM • Law School 3000

    Duke Law's annual variety show, Tricky Dick, is coming soon! Duke Law Drama will be holding auditions for anyone interested in acting or singing in this year's iteration of the highly-successful variety show. Auditions are open to the entire law school community, and absolutely no experience is required. We will provide you with necessary materials for the audition. If you have any questions, please contact Justin Becker (justin.becker@duke.edu) or Matthew Rogier (matthew.rogier@duke.edu).
  • Jan 17
    L&CP Executive-Board Selection Process 12:15 PM • Law School 4049

    All 2L members of Law & Contemporary Problems are required to attend this meeting. The current Executive Board will explain their duties and the selection process. Pizza will be provided. For more information, contact Shaunda Helm at shaundahelm@gmail.com.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

  • Jan 18
    DJCIL All-Journal Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Meeting for all members of DJCIL. For more information, please contact Ashley Watkins at ashleywatk@gmail.com.
  • Jan 18
    Faith & Law: The Student's View 12:15 PM • Law School 4044

    Is there place or space for faith in the classroom? In the court? Join the Christian Legal Society for a vibrant discussion about the interplay between faith and law. Bring your questions, opinions, and perspectives! For more information, please contact Karen Gift at karen.gift@duke.edu.
  • Jan 18
    VITA Tax Preparation Overview 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Participants in the Duke Law VITA program will be given an overview of the actual tax preparation process. We will discuss tax forms, updating software and the "Quick Reference Guide." If time permits, we will do a mock tax preparation, including the tax interview. For more information, contact Kim Burrucker at Burrucker@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 18
    Governing Faculty Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Janse Haywood at Haywood@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 18
    Terry Sanford Distinguished Lecture: Senator Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles 5:30 PM • Page Auditorium

    Senator Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles, co-chairs of President Obama's National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, will discuss the work of the debt commission and current federal fiscal affairs. Simpson was the U.S. Senator from Wyoming from 1979-1997 and taught at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government from 1997-2000. Bowles was the president of the University of North Carolina system from 2005-2010 and served as White House Chief of Staff from 1997-1998. This event is sponsored by the Sanford School of Public Policy. For more information, contact Mary Lindsley at mary.lindsley@duke.edu.

Thursday, January 19, 2012

  • Jan 19
    Tricky Dick Acting and Singing Auditions 12:15 PM • Law School 3000

    Duke Law's annual variety show, Tricky Dick, is coming soon! Duke Law Drama will be holding auditions for anyone interested in acting or singing in this year's iteration of the highly-successful variety show. Auditions are open to the entire law school community, and absolutely no experience is required. We will provide you with necessary materials for the audition. If you have any questions, please contact Justin Becker (justin.becker@duke.edu) or Matthew Rogier (matthew.rogier@duke.edu).
  • Jan 19
    Duke Law Mock Trial Skills Session: Evidence and Direct/Cross Examination 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Duke Law Mock Trial invites all students to join Professor Beskind in a skills session to learn about evidence and direct and cross examination. Students planning to participate in the annual Twiggs Beskind Mock Trial Tournament are especially encouraged to attend. Lunch will be provided. Please contact Maia Pelleg with any questions at: mrp10@duke.edu.
  • Jan 19
    DBA Executive Board Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4046

    This is the weekly meeting of the Duke Bar Association Executive Board. All students and faculty members are welcome to attend. If you have a matter that you would like to have added to the agenda, please email DBA Secretary, Lauren Ross, at lauren.a.ross@duke.edu.
  • Jan 19
    Wellness Wednesdays: Play basketball with Prof. Barak Richman and Prof. Guy-Uriel Charles! 3:30 PM • See description

    Students are encouraged to participate in a friendly game of basketball with Professors Barak Richman and Guy-Uriel Charles at the Card Gym as part of the ongoing Wellness Wednesday series. Please meet at the third-floor reception desk at 3:30 p.m. to walk over to the gym together for a game start time of 4 p.m. Water will be provided. For more information, contact the Student Affairs Office.

Friday, January 20, 2012

  • Jan 20
    2nd Annual Women in the Law Conference: "Working the System: Creating a Women's World from the Inside Out" 8:00 AM • Law School 3043

    The Women Law Students Association's 2nd annual Women in the Law Conference will be hosting three panels of speakers from different areas of the legal profession: legal positions within the Armed Forces, private practice, and public interest organizations. Marissa Weseley, a corporate partner at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in New York serving on the firm's Executive Committee, will begin the day with a keynote address. For more information, please contact Kate Dickinson at kjd16@duke.edu.

    http://sites.google.com/site/wlsaduke/confer

  • Jan 20
    NC Bar Association: Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Law Section Meeting 8:00 AM • Law School 3041

    The North Carolina Bar Association's Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Section is holding its quarterly meeting at the Duke School of Law. This event is being hosted by the Duke Environmental Law and Policy Clinic. Jonas Monast for the Nicholas Institute will be there to present information about regulation of hydraulic fracturing and gas development in select states. For more information, contact Ryke Longest at lognest@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 20
    The Secrets To Making It Rain Early & Often: Proven Business Development Techniques That Can Propel Your Career Forward 10:00 AM • Law School 2014

    Do you think legal skills and a good "internal" reputation are all it takes to excel on the job? Think again! Join Joel Greenwald (L' 90), published author, frequent speaker and Managing Partner of Greenwald Doherty LLP, a comprehensive labor and employment boutique headquartered in New York, for a candid discussion about what junior lawyers can (and should) do to enhance their value exponentially by not only producing good work, but generating it too! Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. Note: Space is limited, so please RSVP to Dickinson@law.duke.edu if you'd like to attend.
  • Jan 20
    Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 20
    Private Equity 101 w/ Debevoise & Plimpton 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Private Equity Deals: Stories from the Front Lines with Debevoise & Plimpton Please join partners and associates from Debevoise & Plimpton as they walk you through a typical private equity deal and discuss the financing steps. For more information, please contact Jennifer Lan at jennifer.lan@duke.edu.
  • Jan 20
    Schweitzer Fellowship Information Session 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Please join us for a presentation about the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship, an academic-year opportunity open to 1L and 2L students. The mission of the Schweitzer Fellowship is to develop "leaders in service" individuals who are dedicated and skilled in addressing the needs of underserved communities, and whose example influences and inspires others. The Fellowship achieves this through an interdisciplinary, service-learning model that fosters the moral and professional development of its Fellows. James Gillenwater will be at the Law School to present and answer questions about the fellowship. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Laura Brockington in the Office of Public Interest & Pro Bono at Brockington@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 20
    Exclusive "Rembrandt in America" Event 4:00 PM • See description

    Join Duke Law friends at the North Carolina Museum of Art for an exclusive Duke Law reception with live music and appetizers beginning at 4:00 p.m., followed by a special gallery talk and exhibition viewing with Duke art law professor Deborah DeMott and museum docent Evelyn Pursley L'84 at 7:00 p.m. To secure the special group rate of $30 per person, RSVP by December 15, 2011. For more information, contact Heather Stanford at heather.stanford@law.duke.edu.

    http://events.duke.edu/lawonline2012

Saturday, January 21, 2012

  • Jan 21
    Guantanamo Clinic Standdown All Day • Law School 4172

    Mandatory training session for all students in the Guantanamo Defense Clinic. Meals will be provided. For more information, please contact Professor Madeline Morris at Morris@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 21
    Navigating Patent Reform: The Intricacies of the America Invents Act, presented by Finnegan partner Thomas L. Irving '77 8:00 AM • Law School 4055

    Tom Irving '77, a senior partner at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP, will come to Duke Law to give a three-hour lesson on the intricacies of recent patent reform and the America Invents Act(enacted on Sept. 16, 2011). Attendees will also have the opportunity to have lunch with Tom and learn more about Finnegan. Students who are interested in intellectual property law are strongly encouraged to participate. The program is open to all students but the number of attendees is limited to the first 15 to sign-up. Sponsored by the IP & Cyberlaw Society. For more information and to sign-up, please email Daniela Juvani at daniela.juvani@duke.edu.
  • Jan 21
    VITA Software Training and Test Review 9:30 AM • Law School 4047

    Participants of the Duke Law Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Project will be trained on the IRS approved tax preparation software. The software training is mandatory for all first time volunteers. Following the software training, students can elect to stay for the voluntary test review session. Students will need to access the law school building with their id cards. For more information, contact Kim Burrucker at burrucker@law.duke.edu.

Sunday, January 22, 2012

  • Jan 22
    Guantanamo Clinic Standdown All Day • Law School 4172

    Mandatory training session for all students in the Guantanamo Defense Clinic. Meals will be provided. For more information, please contact Professor Madeline Morris at Morris@law.duke.edu.

Monday, January 23, 2012

  • Jan 23
    Dean's Course: Professor Walter Dellinger, III 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    [1Ls only] The Dean's Course is a short series of lectures delivered by Dean David F. Levi or guest speakers to the incoming class of 1Ls early in their first year. The course allows 1Ls to interact with Dean Levi, engage with peers on issues of professionalism, ethics, as well as consider what careers in the law may look like. For more information, contact Alex Herskowitz at alex.herskowitz@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 23
    Book Talk by Professor Amos Guiora: "Targeted Killing" 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Join Utah Law Professor Amos Guiora for a public lecture on his book, Targeted Killing (forthcoming, OUP). Recent killings of high level al-Qaeda and Taliban leadership have renewed debate in the United States regarding the legality, morality and utility of killing terrorists. Guiora will explore the important questions that arise in any target killing decision and options for effective counterterrorism. Lunch will be served. This event will be webcast live. For more information, please contact Erin Daniel at Daniel@law.duke.edu.

    http://www.law.duke.edu/cicl/news/story?id=7189&u=26

  • Jan 23
    DBA Finance Committee Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 3171

    Weekly meeting of the DBA Finance Committee. If your student organization has a funding request, please attend this meeting two weeks before your event. To request funds, please fill out the following form (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEIzMVhaMHpzbmhxUlY...) by 10am on Monday morning. For more information, contact Blair Perkins at blair.perkins@duke.edu.
  • Jan 23
    Lunar New Year Celebration 6:30 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Please join ALSA in our celebration of the Lunar New Year! Food, drinks and light entertainment will be provided. For more information, contact Ken Wu at pei.yuan.wu@duke.edu.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

  • Jan 24
    Why I chose a Public Interest Career 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Mr. James Burling, the Pacific Legal Foundation's Director of Litigation, and Duke Law's own Professor Theresa Newman will be joining the Federalist Society to talk about why they chose a public interest career. The Pacific Legal Foundation is the oldest and most successful public interest legal organization. PLF's litigation focuses on defending private property, promoting sensible environmental policies, and creating a nation in which people are judged by the content of their character and not the color of their skin. Mr. Burling has been with PLF since 1983 and his cases involve regulatory takings, environmental and land use regulations, eminent domain, and Indian law. Professor Newman is co-director of the Wrongful Convictions Clinic and faculty adviser to the student-led Innocence Project. Cosponsored by PILF, the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono, and the Career Center. For more information contact Phil Aubart at pla4@duke.edu.
  • Jan 24
    Duke Mock Trial Skills Session: Opening and Closing with Professor Becton 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Duke Law Mock Trial invites all students to join Professor Becton in a skills session to learn about opening and closing arguments. Students planning to participate in the annual Twiggs Beskind Mock Trial Tournament are strongly encouraged to attend. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Hannah Graae at hmg8@duke.edu.
  • Jan 24
    Networking in Social Situations and Understanding American Business Culture for International Lawyers 4:30 PM • Law School 3000

    Whether you plan to work in the United States or return home, understanding some of the customs of U.S. business practice and why U.S. business people and lawyers behave as they do will help you strengthen your relationships and ensure that cultural differences do not hamper your professional and personal success. Sharon Abrahams, National Director of Professional Development at Foley & Lardner, an international law firm, will conduct a 90-minute workshop which will also include tips on networking and building professional relationships to help your future career. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center and the Office of International Studies. For more information, contact Oleg Kobelev at kobelev@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 24
    Well-Being and the Practice of Law 6:00 PM • See description

    The Duke Law Club of Atlanta, Georgia invites all area alums to a reception featuring Professor Dan Bowling L'80 at the home of Dara Dehaven T'73, G'74, L'80. Professor Bowling will discuss the particular challenges lawyers face in balancing work, family, and personal well-being. Outside of the academic world, Bowling is chief executive officer of Positive Workplace Solutions, LLC, which specializes in designing human performance programs and strategies for senior executives, and a practicing labor and employment lawyer. He also is an executive coach to lawyers at some of the largest corporations and firms in the U.S. Until 2006, he was senior vice president of Human Resources for Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc, a Fortune 125 company. For further information, please contact Anna Walker at walker@law.duke.edu. RSVP by January 19, 2012.

    http://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_bBIft5SutKaVQnG

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

  • Jan 25
    Breakfast with Dean Levi 9:00 AM • Law School 4055

    The Office of Student Affairs is pleased to announce a wonderful opportunity to have breakfast with the Dean before the semester gets too hectic. This is an excellent opportunity to have some one-on-one time with the Dean to talk about your Law School experience. The breakfast will be held on Wednesday, January 25 at 9 a.m. Unfortunately, seating is limited. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Student Affairs at Student_affairs@law.duke.edu. no later than Monday, January 23, at 5 p.m. The first 14 students to RSVP will be confirmed. If you are unable to attend the breakfast, there will be other opportunities to have breakfast with the Dean this semester, which will be announced at a later date.
  • Jan 25
    A New Trial for a Death Row Inmate 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Chris Christie (L'85) will talk about representing death row inmate Victor Stephens. In 2011, a federal court granted Stephens a new trial. The State of Alabama had convicted Stephens of killing two men in a 1986 convenience store robbery. The jury recommended a sentence of life without parole. The trial judge, however, entered an order, drafted ex parte by the Assistant District Attorney, overriding the jury and sentencing Mr. Stephens to death. Christie plans to discuss not only the travails of representing a death row inmate in hostile forums, but also all lawyers' calling and duty to handle pro bono work. For more information, please contact Dana Norvell at norvell@law.duke.edu.

    http://www.law.duke.edu/publiclaw/news/story?id=7166&u=17

  • Jan 25
    Finding & Funding Summer Public Interest Work 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Come learn about how to find, and fund, summer public interest work. The program will note some of the valuable resources available to students seeking summer work as well as Duke and non-Duke funding sources. Sponsored by the Career and Professional Development Center, the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono, and PILF. For more information, please contact Emily Sharples at careercenter@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 25
    Legal Aid NC and Duke Law: Special Summer Internship and Training Opportunity 4:00 PM • Law School 4172

    Come hear about the special summer internship partnership between Legal Aid of NC (LANC) and Duke Law School. The summer begins with a week-long training "boot camp" at Duke covering civil litigation skills and substantive law. Interns will spend the rest of the summer in one of LANC's twenty-four offices in the state working closely with attorneys and trying cases before courts and administrative bodies. For more information, please contact Stella Boswell at boswell@law.duke.edu.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

  • Jan 26
    PBS Thursdays: PILF Bake Sale 10:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Homemade baked goods - cookies, brownies, pies, and possibly more! From 10AM-5PM in the Star Commons Foyer. For more information, contact Christina Mullen at christina.m.mullen@gmail.com.
  • Jan 26
    Duke Law Gear Sale (PILF fundraiser) 12:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Stock up on Duke Law gear and support PILF! Duke Law shirts, hoodies, and much more will be for sale. For more information, contact Michelle Huang at michelle.x.huang@duke.edu.
  • Jan 26
    Schweitzer Fellowship Information Session 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Please join us for a presentation about the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship, an academic-year opportunity open to 1L and 2L students. The mission of the Schweitzer Fellowship is to develop "leaders in service" individuals who are dedicated and skilled in addressing the needs of underserved communities, and whose example influences and inspires others. The Fellowship achieves this through an interdisciplinary, service-learning model that fosters the moral and professional development of its Fellows. James Gillenwater will be at the Law School to present and answer questions about the fellowship. For more information, contact Laura Brockington in the Office of Public Interest & Pro Bono at Brockington@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 26
    Social Entrepreneurship in the Triangle with Bull City Forward 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Interested in learning about the social change movement right here in the Triangle area?
    Please join ASEI for a panel discussion with local professionals about our active social entrepreneurship community. Panelists include Chris Gergen (visiting lecturer and Director of the Entrepreneurial Leadership initiative at Sanford's Hart Leadership Program), Richard Allen (attorney representing start-ups and social entrepreneurs), and Bridget Bailey (co-founder of several socially-conscious fashion brands). Lunch will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Heide Cheuk at heide.cheuk@duke.edu.
  • Jan 26
    DBA Executive Board Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4046

    This is the weekly meeting of the Duke Bar Association Executive Board. All students and faculty members are welcome to attend. If you have a matter that you would like to have added to the agenda, please email DBA Secretary, Lauren Ross, at lauren.a.ross@duke.edu.
  • Jan 26
    Christian Legal Society small group 12:15 PM • Law School 4049

    Come check out the Gospel of Mark in an informal student-led Bible study! All are welcome. For more information, please contact David Unwin at david.unwin@duke.edu.
  • Jan 26
    Duke Law & Entrepreneurship Society Speaker Event 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    We will have Jay Jamison, partner at Blue Run Ventures, speak to the group about what it takes to be an entrepreneur, what the process was like for him, how the legal field played a role, what life is like in Silicon Valley, and how JDs can attract start-ups clients. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Jamal Modir at jdm33@duke.edu<mailto:jdm33@duke.edu.
  • Jan 26
    Environmental Law Society spring semester meeting 12:30 PM • Law School 4044

    Join the Environmental Law Society to review our work over the last semester and plan projects for the spring. This semester, we'll be focusing on students' ideas for projects, so come ready to describe an idea you have, or to sign up for other students' project ideas. For more information, contact Jessalee Landfried at jessalee.landfried@gmail.com.
  • Jan 26
    ITIN Application Training 4:30 PM • Law School 4040

    In conjunction with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) project, volunteers will be trained on the Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) acceptance procedures. Participants will then assist foreign nationals in compiling documentation and completing the application for the ITIN. Although the application process is completed in conjunction with the VITA project, you do not have to be a VITA volunteer to assist with the application process. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Kim Burrucker at burrucker@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 26
    Third Annual Duke Law School International Alumni and Student Dinner 8:00 PM • See description

    Join us as we strengthen our ties with Duke Law School, fellow alumni, prospective employers, and the current class of LLM students. Manuel Sager '85, Switzerland's Ambassador to the United States, will deliver remarks on the international financial crisis and its effect on Switzerland's banking sector and globalized economy. Dinner will be preceded by a reception in honor of the International Student Interview program at the offices of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. Dinner will be held at The Netherland Club of New York, 3 West 51st Street, NYC, NY 10019.

Friday, January 27, 2012

Monday, January 30, 2012

  • Jan 30
    Judicial Roundtable with Dean Levi 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Please join Dean David Levi for a panel discussion on the judiciary with four distinguished judges. Judge Diarmuid O'Scannlain, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; Judge James A. Wynn, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; Judge Lee H. Rosenthal, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas; and Associate Justice Robert H. Edmunds, Jr., N.C. Supreme Court will discuss a wide range of views, bringing important perspectives to their judicial careers and opinions as well as helpful information for prospective law clerks. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Alex Herskowitz at alex.herskowitz@duke.edu.
  • Jan 30
    DBA Finance Committee Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 3171

    Weekly meeting of the DBA Finance Committee. If your student organization has a funding request, please attend this meeting two weeks before your event. To request funds, please fill out the following form (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEIzMVhaMHpzbmhxUlY...) by 10am on Monday morning. For more information, contact Blair Perkins at blair.perkins@duke.edu.
  • Jan 30
    DJCIL EIC Elections - MOVED TO ROOM 4055 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Elections for the new Editor in Chief position for DJCIL. For more information, please contact Ashley Watkins at ashleywatk@gmail.com.
  • Jan 30
    Custom & Law Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Erin Daniel at Daniel@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 30
    Your Secret Weapon in a Competitve Marketplace: Lining Up and Leveraging Informational Interviews MOVED TO 4047 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Did you know there's a "hidden" job market out there that can only be accessed through personal connections? Despite the thousands of websites devoted to job seekers, did you know that less than 20 percent of all available jobs are ever publicly advertised in any medium? Let attorneys Courtney Thomas (Trinity '98) and Amanda Segal (Trinity '99) of Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP show you how to take greater control of your career success in this increasingly passive world by cracking the hidden job market one effective informational interview at a time. Lunch will be served, and an RSVP is required. To RSVP or for more information, email Alan Dickinson at dickinson@law.duke.edu, subject line "Informational Interviews." Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center.
  • Jan 30
    An Unlimited War on Terror? 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Join the Federalist Society and Professor John Radsan from William Mitchell College of Law for a discussion on whether the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) passed after 9/11 provides the necessary authority to combat new terrorist organizations unrelated to 9/11 such as al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula or whether a new AUMF is needed. Professor Radsan will be joining us fresh off of making a similar presentation on January 25 at the annual conference of legal advisers at U.S. Central Command in Doha, Qatar. For more information contact Phil Aubart pla4@duke.edu.
  • Jan 30
    Dean's Cup Moot Court Competition: Final Round 5:30 PM • Law School 3041

    The Duke Law Moot Court Board invites you to the final round of this year's Dean's Cup. The student finalists are Sarah Boyce, Chris Ford, Phil Aubart, and Oscar Shine. Judges are: Judge Diarmuid O'Scannlain, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; Judge James A. Wynn, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; Judge Lee H. Rosenthal, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. The competition will be followed by a light reception. Please come support your fellow students and see these excellent competitors in action. This event will be webcast.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

  • Jan 31
    Coffee and Bagels with Judge O'Scannlain 7:45 AM • Law School 4047

    Join the Federalist Society and Judge Diarmuid O'Scannlain from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals for an intimate discussion over coffee and bagels (with cream cheese!). We expect the Judge to speak a little, but this is really about having a conversation with him about whatever you please. Come join in this amazing opportunity with a Federal Circuit Court Judge! For more information contact Phil Aubart at pla4@duke.edu.
  • Jan 31
    BLSA General Body Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    BLSA meeting. Lunch will be served. For more information, please contact Brandon Myers at brandon.myers@duke.edu.
  • Jan 31
    Human Rights Law in Haiti: A Perspective from the Ground 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Nicole Phillips, a staff attorney at the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti, will share some of her experiences working on human rights law issues in Haiti. She will speak specifically about a recent lawsuit brought on behalf of victims of the cholera outbreak. Burritos will be provided. This program is made possible through the financial support of the Open Doors Fund, a gift of the Class 2006. For more information, contact Ellie Marranzini at elmarranzini@gmail.com.
  • Jan 31
    Sports and Entertainment Law Society Elections 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Do you have an interest in pursuing sports or entertainment law? Have you enjoyed the events put on by SELS this year? Would you like to help us put on the Second Annual Sports and Entertainment Law Symposium? Do you have an interest in being on next year's board? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should come to this meeting. All law students are welcome to attend and run for board positions. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Shelby Highstein at shelby.highstein@duke.edu.
  • Jan 31
    Baseball in the Time of Cholera 7:00 PM • See description

    Please join the Haiti Legal Advocacy Project, the Haiti Lab, and the Human Rights Law Society at the Garage at the Haiti Lab, Smith Warehouse, Bay #4. Nicole Phillips, an attorney at the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti and Deborah Jenson of Duke's Haiti Lab will present information on cholera in Haiti and a pending lawsuit against the United Nations by the IJDH to recover reparations for Haitian victims of cholera. Ms. Phillips will also introduce a short film about a young boy's experience with cholera following the 2010 earthquake called "Baseball in the Time of Cholera." Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. A $5 donation is requested at the door. For more information, contact Katie Hoffmann at katieclairehoffmann@gmail.com.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

  • Feb 1
    LIVE FOR LIFE HealthCheck All Day • Law School 4040

    For Facutly and Staff Only, 11:15am - 4pm. This is a free, confidential health assessment. Spend approximately 30 minutes with a LIVE FOR LIFE nurse and discover all the positive health habits you have...plus develop strategies for those you may want to change. HealthCheck measures your cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose (if at risk), weight, and body mass index. A computerized report provides feedback on your current health measures and health practices. A nurse will help you get started on small changes to improve your health. Duke employees eligible for health care benefits may participate annually on work time. Call (919) 684-3136, option 1 to schedule an appointment at this mobile location or contact our office to set up an appointment. For more information, contact Mary Wilson at Mary.B.Wilson@duke.edu.
  • Feb 1
    Wellness Wednesdays: Managing Relationships in Law School and Beyond 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Balancing the demands of Law School with personal relationships can be challenging. Join members of Parents Attending Law School (PALS) and the Association of Law Students and their Significant Others (ALSSO) to talk about ways that students can make time for their significant others and families while also achieving academic success and balance. This panel discussion is being held as part of the ongoing Wellness Wednesday series. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Cerretta Amos at cerretta.amos@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 1
    Program in Public Law lecture featuring Lanny Breuer, Assistant Attorney General of the Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Lanny Breuer, Assistant Attorney General of the Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice, shares the DOJ perspective on American anticorruption efforts. This event will be webcast. For more information, please contact Dana Norvell at norvell@law.duke.edu.

    http://www.law.duke.edu/publiclaw/news/story?id=7167&u=17

  • Feb 1
    ALR EIC Elections 6:30 PM • Law School 4040

    Elections for Alaska Law Review. For more information, contact, Tim Lee at tpl5@duke.edu.
  • Feb 1
    DLTR Elections 7:00 PM • Law School 4045

    Elections for the new Executive Board. For more information, please contact Beatrice Hahn at beatrice.hahn@gmail.com

Thursday, February 2, 2012

  • Feb 2
    Strengthening Your Communication Skills: 1L Mock Interviews All Day • See description

    1Ls will participate in mock interviews led by alumni volunteers and other members of the Law School community. Please note: Mock interviews are a required component of the Career & Professional Development Center's 2011-2012 Professional Development Curriculum for the Class of 2014. These interviews will take place in the library study rooms. For more information, contact Emily Sharples at careercenter@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 2
    2Ls and 3Ls: Clerkship Kickoff Event, Faculty Panel 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    The Career & Professional Development Center is happy to announce the 2012 Clerkship Kickoff Event. Join a selection of Duke Faculty panelists as they discuss the benefits and advantages of judicial clerkships. Students interested in applying for judicial clerkships should attend and sign up for the 2012 Clerkship Listserv. All students are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Emily Sharples at sharples@law.duke.edu. Please note the date change.
  • Feb 2
    DBA Executive Board Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4046

    This is the weekly meeting of the Duke Bar Association Executive Board. All students and faculty members are welcome to attend. If you have a matter that you would like to have added to the agenda, please email DBA Secretary, Lauren Ross, at lauren.a.ross@duke.edu.
  • Feb 2
    Duke Law Faculty Mock Trial 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Duke Law Mock Trial invites all students to come watch Professors Beskind, Griffin, Coleman, and Newman square off in a mock, criminal trial. Professors Beskind and Griffin, representing the State of Lonestar, hope those attending will find Richard Grouper guilty of kidnapping and felony-murder, while Professors Coleman and Newman are looking for verdict of not-guilty. Students planning to participate in the annual Twiggs Beskind Mock Trial Tournament are especially encouraged to attend. Lunch will be provided. Please contact Ali Schultz with any questions at alison.schultz@duke.edu.

Friday, February 3, 2012

  • Feb 3
    Strengthening Your Communication Skills: 1L Mock Interviews All Day • See description

    1Ls will participate in mock interviews led by alumni volunteers and other members of the Law School community. Please note: Mock interviews are a required component of the Career & Professional Development Center's 2011-2012 Professional Development Curriculum for the Class of 2014. These interviews will take place in the library study rooms. For more information, contact Emily Sharples at careercenter@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 3
    11th Annual Hot Topics in Intellectual Property Symposium 8:30 AM • Law School 3043

    The Intellectual Property and Cyberlaw Society presents the Eleventh Annual "Hot Topics in Intellectual Property" Symposium. This year's topics are "The America Invents Act: Effects on Business and Innovation" in the morning session and "Recent Developments in Patent Damages" in the afternoon. Speaker information will be updated on the IPCS website as it becomes available. Registration is open at http://www.dukeipcs.org. Duke students and faculty are free. Lunch is provided for registered guests, with a reception following the event. This event will be webcast. For more information, contact Daniela Juvani at djj14@duke.edu.

    http://www.dukeipcs.org.

  • Feb 3
    Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 3
    Innocence Project Leadership Board Meeting 3:00 PM • Law School 4044

    DLIP Leadership Board Meeting: All Innocence Project Board Members, please join us at 3:00 for an early semester check-in. For more information, contact Christian Kucab at crk20@duke.edu.
  • Feb 3
    ESQ 5:00 PM • Law School 3041

    Annual symposium sponsored by the Duke Business Law Society and the Career and Professional Development Center. More than 40 senior alumni will be here to share their experiences, give candid advice, and interact informally with students during panel discussions and in small groups. This is a rare and valuable educational and networking opportunity for law students to learn about different possible career paths and get to know Duke Law alumni. This event will be webcast. For more information, contact the Career Center at careercenter@law.duke.edu.

    http://www.law.duke.edu/career/esq

  • Feb 3
    Cocktails & Theatre 6:00 PM • See description

    Chicago-land Duke alums are invited to gather for pre-theatre cocktails and the Goodman Theatre's new production of "Race:" Two high-profile lawyers--one black, one white--are called to defend a wealthy white client charged with the rape of an African-American woman, but soon find themselves embroiled in a complex case where blatant prejudice is as disturbing as the evidence at hand.
    6:00 p.m.--Dutch treat Cocktail gathering for all Law alumni at Petterino's, 150 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago.
    8:00 p.m.--David Mamet's provocative new play, "Race," at the Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago. Special Group rate: $52.70 per person (regularly $60.61). To secure the group rate, RSVP by Wednesday, 4 January 2012. Tickets will be available at the Goodman Theatre on the night of the performance.

    http://evm.auxserv.duke.edu/iebms/logon/log_p2_addedit.aspx?AppSessionID=ej2fc0fgnfd3fc0fgnei2ej5fh0&sessionid=ej1fcnfg9fd1fc8fgmei0fakei0&eventid=44045&mode=add

Saturday, February 4, 2012

  • Feb 4
    Strengthening Your Communication Skills: 1L Mock Interviews All Day • See description

    1Ls will participate in mock interviews led by alumni volunteers and other members of the Law School community. Please note: Mock interviews are a required component of the Career & Professional Development Center's 2011-2012 Professional Development Curriculum for the Class of 2014. These interviews will take place in the library study rooms. For more information, contact Emily Sharples at careercenter@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 4
    ESQ 8:00 AM • Law School 3041

    Annual symposium sponsored by the Duke Business Law Society and the Career and Professional Development Center. More than 40 senior alumni will be here to share their experiences, give candid advice, and interact informally with students during panel discussions and in small groups. This is a rare and valuable educational and networking opportunity for law students to learn about different possible career paths and get to know Duke Law alumni. For more information, contact the Career Center at careercenter@law.duke.edu.

    http://bit.ly/ESQ2012

Monday, February 6, 2012

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

  • Feb 7
    Governing Faculty Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Janse Haywood at Haywood@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 7
    Indefinite Detentions and National Security - a comparative perspective, presented and moderated by Duke Law SJD candidates Dian Abdul Hamed Shah, Nir Shnaiderman and Andrew Rens 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Join Duke Law SJDs Dian Shah from Malaysia and Nir Shnaiderman from Israel for a public presentation of their publications on Indefinite Detention Regimes in the U.S., U.K., Malaysia, and Israel. The four nations, each with its own unique political characteristics, face different kinds of threats to their national security. Shah and Shnaiderman will show how each nation deals with these threats through indefinite detentions and explore the important questions that arise in any regime of indefinite detention. Duke Law SJD Andrew Rens from South Africa will moderate the event. The event is co-sponsored by CICL Center for International & Comparative Law and the SJD program at Duke Law. Lunch will be served. For more information, please contact Stefanie Kandzia at stefanie.kandzia@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 7
    Eliminating Fraud or Infringing a Right? - Voter I.D. Laws 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    The Federalist Society welcomes you to join us for a debate between Mr. J. Christian Adams from the Election Law Center and Professor Atiba Ellis, L '00 from the West Virginia University College of Law for a debate on Voter Identification Laws. As more states pass such laws understanding this topic is becoming increasingly important. Mr. Adams is an election lawyer who served in the Voting Rights Section at the U.S. Department of Justice and a columnist for PJmedia.com. Professor Ellis focuses his research and writing on the law of democracy with a specific interest in voting rights law, and the intersection of democratic theory with race, class, and other critical legal perspectives. Co-sponsored by the Program in Public Law. This event will be webcast. For more information please contact Phil Aubart at pla4@duke.edu.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

  • Feb 8
    Red Cross Blood Drive 11:00 AM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Save a life between classes by donating blood! Sign up for a time slot at www.duke.givesblood.org or stop by the Blue Lounge the day of the drive between 11am - 3:30pm. For more information, contact Rebecca Tseng at rebecca.tseng@duke.edu.
  • Feb 8
    Governing Faculty Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Janse Haywood at Haywood@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 8
    POSTPONED: NEW DATE 2/16: Why Occupy? Understanding the Occupy Movement 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Join Professor Jed Purdy as he discusses the Occupy movement-- what it means, how it works and what impact it has - as well as his experiences visiting Occupy Wall Street. Professor Purdy will be co-teaching a working group at the Franklin Humanities Institute regarding the Occupy movement this semester. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by Duke Law ACLU. This event will be webcast. For more information contact Duke Law ACLU at dukelaw.aclu@gmail.com.
  • Feb 8
    Mr. Jefferson's Wall 210 Years Later: Some Lessons From a Metaphor 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Judge Edward Carnes of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals will join the Federalist Society to discuss the metaphor Thomas Jefferson used in his 1801 letter to the Danbury Baptists and how it shaped Establishment Clause jurisprudence. That is, the "wall of separation between Church & State." Please join us for what promises to be an extremely interesting and informative lecture by a Federal Circuit Judge. The PIG BBQ will be provided. Cosponsored by the Christian Legal Society. For more information please contact Phil Aubart at pla4@duke.edu.
  • Feb 8
    Wellness Wednesdays: Be My Valentine! 4:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Students are invited to gather and create hand-crafted Valentines for that special someone. Members of Off the Record, Duke Law's a Capella group, will sing special love songs while students make cards and other mementos. Paper, pens, and other embellishments will be provided. You just provide the creativity! Drop your card or note in the student mail folders when you are finished. Sponsored as part of the ongoing Wellness Wednesday series. For more information, contact Cerretta Amos at cerretta.amos@law.duke.edu.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

  • Feb 9
    Effective Writing and Editing: Thomas Jefferson, Hank Williams, and Others 12:05 PM • Law School 3041

    The Legal Writing Department welcomes Judge Edward Carnes of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals to lecture on effective writing and editing. He will discuss word choice, avoiding jargon, and the effective use of metaphors, taking examples from such diverse sources as 18th century gospel and Hank Williams. Judge Carnes will also recount some Supreme Court Justices' advice about writing and will consider metaphors used in judicial opinions and other works. (As an added bonus, he will reveal why Alexander Solzhenitsyn abruptly ended the one great love affair of his life!) Judge Carnes will also examine how good editing has improved a number of important documents, including the Declaration of Independence and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. All law students are invited and encouraged to attend this program. Lunch will be provided on a first come, first served basis. For more information please contact April Bryant at abryant@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 9
    JD-LLM Lives in International Law: David Ross'93, counsel at Wilmer Hale 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    The JD/LLM Speaker Series "Lives in International Law" will host David Ross, JD/LLM 1993, who is currently of counsel at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, LLP. Prior to joining Wilmer Hale, Mr. Ross spent four years as the International Trade Counsel on the minority staff of the Senate Finance Committee and U.S. Trade Representative to the World Trade Organization. Mr. Ross will give a brief lunch time talk about his experiences for students with interest in International Trade, U.S. Government and foreign relations. Lunch will be provided. For additional information, please contact Oleg Kobelev at kobelev@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 9
    DBA Executive Board Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4046

    This is the weekly meeting of the Duke Bar Association Executive Board. All students and faculty members are welcome to attend. If you have a matter that you would like to have added to the agenda, please email DBA Secretary, Lauren Ross, at lauren.a.ross@duke.edu.
  • Feb 9
    Charity Bar Review Benefiting "Healing Heroes" 9:00 PM • See description

    The Veterans Disability Assistance Project is hosting a charity bar review, benefiting Healing Heroes. There will be a $5.00 cover charge which will entirely be donated to Healing Heroes. In addition there will be several patriotic themed shooters in which Goodfellows will be donating a portion of the profits there from.
    Healing Heroes provides financial assistance for quality medical care to the men and women of the armed forces injured in the line of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan on or after 9/11/01. Through a nation wide network of medical professionals willing to provide services, Healing Heroes Networks assists these brave warriors free of charge, for services not covered, or delayed under the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits system. Come out for a fun night of drinks and friends while supporting Healing Heroes and our country's wounded veterans! Location: Goodfellows Bar 149 1/2 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill.

    http://www.healingheroes.org

Friday, February 10, 2012

  • Feb 10
    Duke Law School 7th Annual Parents Weekend All Day • See description

    Parents Weekend is an opportunity for your family to visit Duke Law School and get a better idea of what law school is all about. Activities will include building tours, opportunities for parents to observe classes, a Moot Court practice, a Mock Trial practice, Faculty-led activities and a Parents Weekend Friday afternoon event in the Star Commons. The weekend's final event is the Public Interest Law Foundation (PILF) Auction & Gala at the Durham Convention Center on Saturday, February 11, featuring a live and silent auction. For more information, see link or contact contact Michele Dunsky at mbd11@duke.edu.

    http://www.law.duke.edu/students/familyweekend

  • Feb 10
    Strengthening Your Communication Skills: 1L Mock Interviews All Day • See description

    1Ls will participate in mock interviews led by alumni volunteers and other members of the Law School community. Please note: Mock interviews are a required component of the Career & Professional Development Center's 2011-2012 Professional Development Curriculum for the Class of 2014. These interviews will take place in the library study rooms. For more information, contact Emily Sharples at careercenter@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 10
    Small Group Discussion with Dr. Michael Greve 8:30 AM • Law School 3043

    Come visit with Dr. Greve for a time before he participates on the morning panel in the Con Law Journal's Symposium on Policies, Proposals, and Practical Implications. Dr. Greve is the John G. Searle Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute and an expert in Constitutional Law. You may remember his debate with Professor Siegel about the Affordable Care Act in the Fall. Please come join us for this rare opportunity for a small group discussion with Professor Greve. Coffee will be served and breakfast will be provided immediately afterwards at 9:30AM. For more information, please contact Phil Aubart at phil.aubart@gmail.com.
  • Feb 10
    DJCLPP Spring Symposium 9:30 AM • Law School 3043

    The Duke Journal of Constitutional Law & Public Policy's annual spring symposium will cover one of the most challenging topics currently affecting the legal community and, more broadly, society as a whole. The symposium will address a variety of questions concerning constitutional and public policy issues associated with state indebtedness and insolvency. For example, how will state insolvency affect the relationship between state and federal governments? What are some of the avenues states have used to stave off insolvency and what are the legal challenges that those avenues raise? Breakfast, lunch, and unlimited coffee will be provided! Sponsored by the Federalist Society; Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan LLP; the Duke Economics Center for Teaching (EcoTeach); and the Duke Political Science Department. Please RSVP at our conference website. This event will be webcast. For more information, contact Sara Wexler at sara.wexler@duke.edu.

    http://sites.google.com/site/djclppsymposium2012

  • Feb 10
    Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 10
    Duke Law Gear Sale (PILF fundraiser) 12:15 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Stock up on Duke Law gear and support PILF! Duke Law shirts, hoodies, and much more will be for sale. For more information, contact Michelle Huang at michelle.x.huang@duke.edu.
  • Feb 10
    Custom & Law Symposium 2:30 PM • Law School 3000

    Duke Law faculty will present works in progress relating to custom and law. For more information, please contact Ali Prince at ali.prince@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 10
    First Friday! 4:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Come celebrate Family Weekend with fellow students, faculty and staff! The celebration will take place from 4:00-6:00 pm with appetizers and refreshments, including wine and beer. This event will also include a performance from local artist Jo Gore and the Alternative as well as Duke Law's premiere a cappella group, Off the Record! All family members welcome! For more information, please contact Jonathan Nussbaum at jmn25@duke.edu.

Saturday, February 11, 2012

  • Feb 11
    Strengthening Your Communication Skills: 1L Mock Interviews All Day • See description

    1Ls will participate in mock interviews led by alumni volunteers and other members of the Law School community. Please note: Mock interviews are a required component of the Career & Professional Development Center's 2011-2012 Professional Development Curriculum for the Class of 2014. These interviews will take place in the library study rooms. For more information, contact Emily Sharples at careercenter@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 11
    Custom & Law Symposium 8:00 AM • Law School 3000

    Duke Law faculty will present works in progress relating to custom and law. For more information, please contact Ali Prince at ali.prince@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 11
    16th Annual PILF Auction & Gala 7:00 PM • See description

    The 16th Annual PILF Auction & Gala will be held on Sat., Feb. 11th (7pm-11pm) at the Durham Convention Center. Tickets: $20 pre-sale, $25 at the door. Sample Auction Items: Law lot parking pass, graduate student campout exemption, signed photograph of Cam Newton, and dozens of gift certificates to your favorite local restaurants! To be immediately followed by the PILF Auction After Party at West End Wine Bar (Downtown Durham) at 11pm-2am. A percentage of the bar proceeds benefit PILF.

    http://www.law.duke.edu/students/familyweekend

Sunday, February 12, 2012

  • Feb 12
    Strengthening Your Communication Skills: 1L Mock Interviews All Day • See description

    1Ls will participate in mock interviews led by alumni volunteers and other members of the Law School community. Please note: Mock interviews are a required component of the Career & Professional Development Center's 2011-2012 Professional Development Curriculum for the Class of 2014. These interviews will take place in the library study rooms. For more information, contact Emily Sharples at careercenter@law.duke.edu.

Monday, February 13, 2012

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

  • Feb 14
    The Food Fighters 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    The Institute for Justice's Bert Gall joins the Federalist Society to speak about the constitutional right of street vendors to operate their businesses free from anti-competitive regulations. Mr. Gall was recently named the "Patron Saint of Food Trucks" by the Wall Street Journal and co-authored "Streets of Dreams" (http://www.ij.org/about/3939) detailing anti-competitive measures street vendors currently face in cities across America. Currently Raleigh and Charlotte vendors are facing such restrictions. Professor Blocher and Chela from the Cirba Chirba food truck will be joining the discussion! We will be serving pizza from Pie Pushers and cupcakes for Valentine's Day from Daisy Cakes(which started as a cupcake truck). Please contact Phil Aubart at pla4@duke.edu for more information.

    http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2011/09/07/bert-gall-the-patron-saint-of-food-trucks

  • Feb 14
    Bridge to Practice Information Session 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Come learn more about the Bridge to Practice Fellowship Program. This information session will outline how the Bridge to Practice Fellowship Program can assist you in your search for permanent employment. Prior Bridge to Practice Fellows will discuss how they leveraged their Bridge to Practice experiences into rewarding careers. For more information, contact the Career Center at careercenter@law.duke.edu.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

  • Feb 15
    Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces: A Perspective on the New Legislation 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Lt Col Kate Oler, USAF, will speak on "Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces: A Perspective on the New Legislation." Colonel Oler recently completed a three year tour as a trial judge, and has testified before Congress about sexual assault legislation. She graduated with honors from Wellesley College and earned her JD at Boston University School of Law where she was a Schulman scholar and an editor of the American Journal of Law & Medicine. She is a distinguished graduate of the U.S. Army Military Judges' Course. For more information, please contact Charlie Dunlap at dunlap@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 15
    Northwestern University School of Law Tax Program 12:15 PM • Law School 3171

    Learn more about the LL.M. in Taxation & J.D./LL.M. in Taxation Joint Degree Programs. Northwestern's Tax Program offers you an opportunity to develop an expertise in all aspects of taxation through the LL.M. in Taxation and J.D./LL.M. in Taxation Joint Degree programs. Philip Postlewaite, Director of the Tax Program, will describe the curriculum and degree requirements and answer any questions that you might have. This presentation is open to first, second, and third year students. Lunch will be served. For more information, contact the Career Center at careercenter@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 15
    Dean's Course: Professor James Boyle 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    [1Ls only] The Dean's Course is a short series of lectures delivered by Dean David F. Levi or guest speakers to the incoming class of 1Ls early in their first year. The course allows 1Ls to interact with Dean Levi, engage with peers on issues of professionalism, ethics, as well as consider what careers in the law may look like. For more information, contact Alex Herskowitz at alex.herskowitz@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 15
    Twiggs-Beskind Cup Finals 7:00 PM • Law School 4049

    Please join the Duke Law Mock Trial Board for the finals of the 2012 Twiggs-Beskind Cup, Duke Law's intrascholastic mock trial tournament and tryouts. For more information, contact Michael O'Mara at mjo10@duke.edu.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

  • Feb 16
    DBA Executive Board Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4046

    This is the weekly meeting of the Duke Bar Association Executive Board. All students and faculty members are welcome to attend. If you have a matter that you would like to have added to the agenda, please email DBA Secretary, Lauren Ross, at lauren.a.ross@duke.edu.
  • Feb 16
    Clerkship Alumni Panel 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Come hear how judicial clerkships helped these Duke Alumni in obtaining their career goals, and how their experience in court has helped them in their current careers. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, contact Emily Sharples at sharples@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 16
    Sports Transactional Law: A Talk With Jon Oram of Proskauer Rose 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Join the Sports and Entertainment Law Society for a conversation with Mr. Jon Oram, a Partner at Proskauer Rose, LLP. Mr. Oram works in the Corporate Department at Proskauer, and is a member of the firm's Sports Group. He has represented many sports entities, including the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, Major League Baseball, the Philadelphia Eagles, the New York Jets, and the New York Yankees. For more information, please contact Zachary Kleiman at zzk@duke.edu.
  • Feb 16
    Why Occupy? Understanding the Occupy Movement 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Join Professor Jed Purdy as he discusses the Occupy movement-- what it means, how it works and what impact it has - as well as his experiences visiting Occupy Wall Street. Professor Purdy will be co-teaching a working group at the Franklin Humanities Institute regarding the Occupy movement this semester. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by Duke Law ACLU. This event will be webcast. For more information contact Duke Law ACLU at dukelaw.aclu@gmail.com.
  • Feb 16
    Power Options From Coal to Gas 5:30 PM • Energy Hub Lobby (Gross Chem 100)

    Lloyd Yates is president and chief executive officer for Progress Energy Carolinas. He has more than 28 years of experience in the energy business including nuclear and fossil generation and energy delivery. He came to Progress Energy predecessor Carolina Power & Light in 1998, and served for five years in the role of vice president for Fossil Generation. Before joining Progress Energy, he worked for PECO Energy for 16 years in several line operations and management positions. Lloyd will deliver brief remarks which will be followed by a reception.

    http://energy.duke.edu/speakerseries

  • Feb 16
    Acing Client Service: Developing and Maintaining Superior Client Relations 6:00 PM • Law School 4055

    Developing and effectively servicing your clients are, and always will be, two essential aspects of great lawyering. In fact, a full 89% of Am Law 200 firms recently characterized strong client relationships as "critical" to their success. Please join John DeGroote (Law '90), former General Counsel of BearingPoint, Inc. and current Liquidating Trustee of the BearingPoint, Inc. Liquidating Trust, and Sachin Bansal (Trinity '05, Law '08), a litigation associate at McKool Smith, P.C., to learn how to develop superior client relationships, even when some clients are requesting deep discounts and refusing to pay for work by first and second year associates. Dinner will be served, and an RSVP is required. To RSVP or for more information, email Alan Dickinson at dickinson@law.duke.edu, subject line "Client Service RSVP." Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center.

Friday, February 17, 2012

  • Feb 17
    Careers in Public Service: Career Symposium for Government and Public Interest Careers 12:00 PM • Law School 3043

    Jim Sandman, President of the Legal Services Corporation, will be providing the keynote address for the 2nd annual "Careers in Service Symposium." All are invited and encouraged to attend; registration for the Symposium is not required. Mr. Sandman will draw on over 30 years of professional experience in both the public and private law sectors as he provides guidance on how to make service a part of one's legal career, regardless of one's chosen career path. Sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono and the Career and Professional Development Center. For additional information, please contact Laura Brockington in the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono at brockington@law.duke.edu.

    http://www.law.duke.edu/publicinterest/symposium

  • Feb 17
    Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.

Monday, February 20, 2012

  • Feb 20
    Apartments in NY Event 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    The founders of the residential real estate brokerage firm Cooper & Cooper will give a presentation about how to make the move to New York City as smooth as possible. In their presentation, partners Jeremy and Jordan Cooper will discuss the NYC rental market, building and apartment types, highlight all the steps and paperwork involved in securing a home, and answer all questions. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Richard Barghash at richard.barghash@duke.edu.
  • Feb 20
    DBA Finance Committee Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 3171

    Weekly meeting of the DBA Finance Committee. If your student organization has a funding request, please attend this meeting two weeks before your event. To request funds, please fill out the following form (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEIzMVhaMHpzbmhxUlY...) by 10am on Monday morning. For more information, contact Blair Perkins at blair.perkins@duke.edu.
  • Feb 20
    JD-LLM Lives in International Law: Sarah Dadush'06 (IFAD) and Jason Ullner'09 (State Department) 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    The JD-LLM Speaker Series "Lives in International Law" will host Sarah Dadush '06, Counsel at the Office of General Counsel at the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in Rome, Italy and Jason Ullner '09, Foreign Service Officer at the U.S. Department of State. Ms. Dadush and Mr. Ullner will give a brief lunch time talk about their experience working in international public service and discuss opportunities for students interested in pursuing international post-graduation opportunities with the U.S. government and supranational organizations. Lunch will be provided. For additional information, please contact Oleg Kobelev at Kobelev@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 20
    The State Bar: Its Role and Function 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Everyone who takes a bar exam joins the state bar. Come find out about the state bar's role and function in the lives of lawyers. For more information, contact Cerretta Amos at Cerretta.amos@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 20
    'Law & Economics Society: Environmental and Ecosystems Market Studies 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Professor James Salzman will speak about his work on Environmental and Ecosystems Market Studies. For more information, please contact Edward Tang at edward.tang@duke.edu.
  • Feb 20
    Medical Tort Reform 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Mark Behrens from Shook, Hardy, & Bacon L.L.P. joins the Federalist Society for a discussion of Medical Tort Reform and what should be done about the burgeoning cost of medical malpractice suits. Professor Neil Vidmar will join the discussion. Co-sponsored by the Health Law Society. Please contact Phil Aubart at pla4@duke.edu for more information.
  • Feb 20
    Lateral-level Faculty Appointments Candidate Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Alison Prince at ali.prince@law.duke.edu.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

  • Feb 21
    Governing Faculty Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Janse Haywood at Haywood@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 21
    Duke Journal of Gender Law and Policy's Annual Symposium 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    The Journal of Gender Law & Policy is hosting its annual symposium on February 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. Each session will feature a guest author and we will be discussing how gender interacts with criminal law and policy. Lunch will be provided. Today Gloria Browne-Marshall, Associate Professor of Constitutional Law at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY), will be speaking about incarcerated women with HIV/AIDS. Professor Browne-Marshall is a former civil rights attorney who litigated cases for Southern Poverty Law Center in Alabama, Community Legal Services in Philadelphia, and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Inc. She has spoken on issues of race and the Constitution before the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, and in Accra, Ghana. For more information, contact Kara Bitar at Kara.Bitar@duke.edu.
  • Feb 21
    WLSA Elections 2012-2013 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    WLSA is holding elections for next year's governing board. All members of the WLSA list-serve are invited to vote. Elections should last about an hour. For more information, please contact Kate Dickinson at kjdvarner@gmail.com.
  • Feb 21
    Duke Law Club of Washington D.C. Reception for Prospective Students 6:30 PM • See description

    Please join Dean David F. Levi and your fellow alumni at a reception to welcome prospective students recently admitted to Duke Law School. This gathering is an opportunity for you to visit with current and future students, fellow alumni, and key members of the Duke Law community. As a graduate, you are the finest representative of Duke Law to our prospective students, and we hope you will come and share your Duke Law experience. This reception is being hosted by Arnold & Porter LLP 555 Twelfth Street, NW Washington, DC 20004. RSVP by February 14, 2012. For further information, please contact heather.stanford@law.duke.edu.

    http://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_9oTXMJNstCTUNgw

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

  • Feb 22
    Dialogue with the Dean 8:30 AM • See description

    Dean David F. Levi will lead a discussion with F.D.I.C. General Counsel Michael H. Krimminger '82 about legal education and the practice of law in a new era of regulation. Event takes place at the National Press Club, 529 14th Street, NW, 13th Floor, Washington, DC 20045. By invitation only. Contact the Career Center at (919) 613-7031 or careercenter@law.duke.edu for details.
  • Feb 22
    Tech and Law: How Ideas of Privacy are Changing and Why it Matters 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    The Intellectual Property and Cyberlaw Society and the Center on Law, Ethics and National Security invite you to a panel discussion on the future of privacy under the Fourth Amendment. The panel will review the latest empirical studies of personal privacy norms and offer insight into how new technologies used by law enforcement as well as American citizens reflect these ideas or challenge them. Panelists will include Prof. Stuart Benjamin, Maj. Gen. Charles Dunlap (Ret.) and Prof. Sarah Ludington of Campbell Law School. Prof. Jennifer Jenkins will moderate the panel and student questions are welcome. For more information contact nicole.landguth@duke.edu.
  • Feb 22
    Duke Journal of Gender Law and Policy's Annual Symposium 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    The Journal of Gender Law & Policy is hosting its annual symposium. Professor Joanne Belknap, Professor of Sociology at the University of Colorado, will be discussing phones and intimate partner violence. Professor Belknap received a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice and Criminology from Michigan State University in 1986. She has numerous scholarly publications, most of which involve violence against women and girls and female offenders, and is currently working on the fourth edition of her book, The Invisible Woman: Gender, Crime, and Justice. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Kara Bitar at Kara.Bitar@duke.edu.
  • Feb 22
    Duke in DC Fall 2012 Mandatory Information Session 12:15 PM • Law School 4049

    Mandatory information session for the Fall 2012 Duke in D.C. externship program. Sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono. For more information, contact Laura Brockington at brockington@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 22
    BARBRI Bar Talk 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    This is a great opportunity to eat some FREE LUNCH and to ask all of the questions that you may have about BARBRI (i.e. when does the course begin, when does my tuition need to be paid, what should I do the week before BARBRI starts, and how does all of this online stuff work?) Our Staff Attorney will be here to assist you with all of your questions. For more information, please contact Candice Reder at cmr48@duke.edu.
  • Feb 22
    Wellness Wednesdays: Pet Fair 3:00 PM • Law School Marcy's Garden

    The companionship of a pet has been shown to reduce stress and increase happiness in those who own them. Students, faculty, and staff who are interested in learning more about pet adoption, or who are in search of a new furry companion, are invited to meet some pets from the Independent Animal Rescue as part of the ongoing Wellness Wednesday series. Pets will be available to adopt for those interested in doing so. Otherwise, information will be available about future adoptions, and staff will be able to answer your questions about the responsibilities of pet ownership. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, contact Cerretta Amos at cerretta.amos@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 22
    Duke Law Club of New York Reception for Prospective Students 6:00 PM • See description

    Please join Dean David F. Levi and your fellow alumni at a reception to welcome prospective students recently admitted to Duke Law School. This gathering is an opportunity for you to visit with current and future students, fellow alumni, and key members of the Duke Law community. As a graduate, you are our best advertisement for the kind of education students can find only at Duke Law School. We hope you will come and share your Duke Law experience. This event is being hosted by Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, 425 Lexington Avenue, New York NY 10017. RSVP by February 14, 2012. For further information, please contact heather.stanford@law.duke.edu.

    http://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_dh9ZG4AgxL3QT8U

Thursday, February 23, 2012

  • Feb 23
    Winning Women at Duke All Day • See description

    Calling all Law alumnae to join us for "Winning Women: Advocates, Educators and Athletes." Celebrate key milestones marking transitions for women in the life of the University, including Title IX, the establishment of Women's Studies and the Women's Center, the appointment of President Nan Keohane, the Women's Initiative, the 40th anniversary of Duke Women's Athletics, and the merging of the Woman's College with Trinity College. See featured speakers, programs, and workshops at http://dukealumni.com/alumni-communities/womens-programming/2012-womens-.... For further information, please contact Anna Walker - walker@law.duke.edu.

    http://dukealumni.com/alumni-communities/womens-programming/2012-womens-weekend

  • Feb 23
    PBS Thursdays: PILF Bake Sale 10:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Homemade baked goods - cookies, brownies, pies, and possibly more! From 10AM-5PM in the Star Commons Foyer. For more information, contact Christina Mullen at christina.m.mullen@gmail.com.
  • Feb 23
    Duke Journal of Gender Law and Policy's annual symposium 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    The Journal of Gender Law & Policy is hosting its annual symposium. Kara Bitar, J.D. Candidate, Class of 2012, Duke Law School, and Special Projects Editor, Duke Journal of Gender Law & Policy, will be discussing the parental rights of rapists with the assistance of Professor Kathryn Bradley of Duke Law School. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Kara Bitar at Kara.Bitar@duke.edu.
  • Feb 23
    DBA Executive Board Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4046

    This is the weekly meeting of the Duke Bar Association Executive Board. All students and faculty members are welcome to attend. If you have a matter that you would like to have added to the agenda, please email DBA Secretary, Lauren Ross, at lauren.a.ross@duke.edu.
  • Feb 23
    Charles Hamilton Houston: The Man, the Plan, and the Legacy 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Join BLSA as we continue to celebrate Black History Month! UNC professor, author and legal historian, Dr. Genna McNeil will speak, among other things, about her book "Groundwork: Charles Hamilton Houston and the Struggle for Civil Rights, Historical Judgments Reconsidered." Lunch will be provided. For more information contact Ndidi Menkiti at ndidi.menkiti@duke.edu.

    http://dukegroups.duke.edu/blsa

  • Feb 23
    The Beginning of Humanity: A Discussion Panel on When Personhood Begins 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Hosted by the Duke Law Human Rights Law Society: Professors Michaels, Siegel and Levy will discuss the implications of the recent personhood amendments that a number of states have attempted to pass. Professor Bartlett will moderate. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Shifali Baliga at shifali.baliga@duke.edu.
  • Feb 23
    Duke Law Democrats Elections 12:15 PM • Law School 4049

    The Duke Law Democrats will have a general meeting and elections for board positions. Anyone interested in getting involved with the 2012 elections or the gay marriage ballot issue should attend. For more information, please contact Sam Wice at slw44@duke.edu.
  • Feb 23
    Class Gift Kick-Off 7:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    All graduating students are invited to attend the 2012 Class Gift Kick-Off Party in the Star Commons. Come celebrate your upcoming graduation and learn about the class gift effort. Pizza, beer and entertainment will be provided! For more information, contact Kate Petersen at kate.petersen@law.duke.edu.

Friday, February 24, 2012

  • Feb 24
    Winning Women at Duke All Day • See description

    Calling all Law alumnae to join us for "Winning Women: Advocates, Educators and Athletes." Celebrate key milestones marking transitions for women in the life of the University, including Title IX, the establishment of Women's Studies and the Women's Center, the appointment of President Nan Keohane, the Women's Initiative, the 40th anniversary of Duke Women's Athletics, and the merging of the Woman's College with Trinity College. See featured speakers, programs, and workshops at http://dukealumni.com/alumni-communities/womens-programming/2012-womens-.... For further information, please contact Anna Walker - walker@law.duke.edu.

    http://dukealumni.com/alumni-communities/womens-programming/2012-womens-weekend

  • Feb 24
    Duke Law Journal's 42nd Annual Administrative Law Symposium: Emerging Alternatives to the Traditional Model of Administrative Rulemaking 9:00 AM • Law School 3041

    Duke Law Journal's 42nd Annual Administrative Law Symposium will focus on several important topics in administrative law today. Selected from over 80 proposals, the seven panelists explore issues pressing upon legislators, agency and Executive Branch officials, and judges, such as the politicization of agencies, the judicial review challenges posed by shared regulatory authority, and the emphasis on reason-giving in rulemaking. The participants will use both historical and empirical analysis to describe the current administrative-law landscape and prescribe alternatives for its future.

    Participants include Stavros Gadinis (UC Berkeley Law), Ronald J. Krotoszynski, Jr. (University of Alabama School of Law), Thomas O. McGarity (University of Texas, Austin School of Law), Emily Hammond Meazell(University of Oklahoma Law), Jodi L. Short (Georgetown University Law Center), and Kathryn A. Watts (University of Washington School of Law).

    This event will be webcast. For more information, contact Alexandra Costanza at akc24@duke.edu.

    http://sites.google.com/site/dlj42symposium/home

  • Feb 24
    Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Monday, February 27, 2012

  • Feb 27
    Diversity in the Work Place 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Come join BLSA, WLSA, ALSA an OutLAW as we listen to a panel of diverse lawyers speak about their experiences as minorities in their field. What is the contemporary reality for Asian, African-American, female and LGBT lawyers in the work place and to what extent, if any, has it changed in recent years? What tips do they have for minority and non-minority students as they prepare to enter the legal work force? Lunch will be served. For more information, contact Didi Menkiti at menkiti@gmail.com.
  • Feb 27
    DBA Finance Committee Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 3171

    Weekly meeting of the DBA Finance Committee. If your student organization has a funding request, please attend this meeting two weeks before your event. To request funds, please fill out the following form (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEIzMVhaMHpzbmhxUlY...) by 10am on Monday morning. For more information, contact Blair Perkins at blair.perkins@duke.edu.
  • Feb 27
    The Court and the Affordable Care Act 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    The Program in Public Law presents a panel discussion on the Constitutional challenges to the health care law, the issues/arguments involved in these challenges, and thoughts about what the Court should do, will do, and how much it matters (i.e., which health care system problems will persist, whatever the Court decides). This event will be webcast. For more information, please contact Dana Norvell at norvell@law.duke.edu.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

  • Feb 28
    Exchange Meeting 12:00 PM • Law School 4044

    All students interested in Fall 2012 study abroad should attend this informational meeting. Applications for study abroad during the upcoming fall semester are due on March 5. Applications will be made available at the meeting and will be available at other times outside Room 4065. Questions? Please contact Tonya Jacobs, jacobs@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 28
    Student Loan Office Exit Counseling Session 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Federal regulations require all federal student loan borrowers to complete an exit loan counseling session to inform you of your rights and responsibilities. During the counseling session you will receive a detailed listing of your loans, information regarding repayment options, and helpful tips for managing your loan debt. Registration is required to attend. Students can register to attend the session at the link above. For more information, contact John Ahlers at ahlers@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 28
    China, the West, and the Future of Liberal World Order 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Professor John Ikenberry, Albert G. Milbank Professor of Politics and International Affairs, Princeton University, will present a public lunch time lecture, followed by book sales and signing. For more information, please contact Ali Prince at ali.prince@law.duke.edu.

    http://www.law.duke.edu/cicl/news/story?id=7190&u=26

  • Feb 28
    Southern Justice Spring Break Pro Bono Trip - New Orleans Volunteers 12:30 PM • Law School 4049

    Send off meeting for volunteers on the New Orleans Southern Justice Spring Break Pro Bono trip. For more information, please contact Andrew Jennings at akjennings1@gmail.com .

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

  • Feb 29
    Pre-Graduation Fair 10:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    To be held 10 AM to 3 PM. The Pre-Graduation Fair provides 3L's and LLM's the opportunity to ask graduation-related questions and check items off their graduation "to do" lists. All graduating students should stop by. Representatives from the Offices of Student Affairs, Registrar, Public Interest & Pro Bono, the Career and Professional Development Center, Alumni & Development, and University Stores will attend.
  • Feb 29
    OUTLaw Ally Poster Campaign Photoshoot 10:30 AM • Law School Beber Sculpture Garden

    OUTLaw is proud to announce its Ally Poster Campaign, in the style of the Vote Against Project in NC. Show your support for LGBT rights by posing for one of our posters! All you have to do is come to our photoshoot at Beber Garden (the sculpture garden as you come in from the parking lot. Alternate inclement weather location is Blue lounge.) on February 29th anytime between 10:30am-1pm. It will take about five minutes of your time for our talented photographer to capture your essence on film. In those five minutes, you'll be making a powerful statement for equality and acceptance. We hope to have posters up around the Law School in time for Admitted Students Weekend. For more information, please contact Menaka Nayar at menaka.nayar@duke.edu.
  • Feb 29
    Breaking into the Industry: A Talk with Rich Cho, General Manager of the Charlotte Bobcats 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Join the Sports and Entertainment Law Society for a conversation with Charlotte Bobcats General Manager Rich Cho. Mr. Cho has worked with the Seattle Supersonics/Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers and Charlotte Bobcats. Mr. Cho attended law school at Pepperdine before embarking on his career as an NBA executive, as opposed to many GM's who are former players; he is able to provide an interesting perspective on his position. This is a rare event that you will not want to miss. For more information, please contact Zach Kleiman at zzk@duke.edu.
  • Feb 29
    Lateral-level Faculty Appointments Candidate Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, contact Janse Haywood at haywood@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 29
    Clerkship Student Panel 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Join us as we meet to hear Duke 3Ls discuss their experiences in obtaining judicial clerkships, and offer advice for acquiring one. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, contact Emily Sharples at sharples@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 29
    BARBRI MPRE Review Course for the March 2012 MPRE 5:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Lecture starts at 6:00pm. Pre-registration highly recommended. Visit www.barbri.com for more information and registration. For more information, please contact Brian Haskew at brian.haskew@barbri.com.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

  • Mar 1
    Breakfast with Michael Schutt, Director of the Institute for Christian Legal Studies 8:30 AM • Law School 4172

    Join the Christian Legal Society for an informal discussion with Michael Schutt, Director of the Institute for Christian Legal Studies. Light breakfast will be provided. For more information, please contact Karen Gift at karen.gift@duke.edu.
  • Mar 1
    CANCELED: Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 1
    Snyder v. Phelps with Judge Kenneth Starr L'73 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Join the Federalist Society as we welcome Judge Kenneth Starr L'73 back to Duke University School of Law! ALL are welcome. Judge Starr, the 14th President of Baylor will be discussing the controversial Supreme Court Case Snyder v. Phelps, 131 S.Ct. 1207. Judge Starr will be drawing on his extensive legal experience gained as a University President, Law Professor and Dean, Solicitor General of the U.S., Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, Independent Counsel, and of course, Duke Law Student. Professor Ernie Young will provide opening remarks. Pizza will be served. For more information please contact Phil Aubart at pla4@duke.edu.
  • Mar 1
    DBA Executive Board Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4046

    This is the weekly meeting of the Duke Bar Association Executive Board. All students and faculty members are welcome to attend. If you have a matter that you would like to have added to the agenda, please email DBA Secretary, Lauren Ross, at lauren.a.ross@duke.edu.

Friday, March 2, 2012

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

  • Mar 6
    Qualtrics training 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Duke University now provides all students, staff and faculty access to Qualtrics, a very user-friendly survey tool that allows you to easily and quickly create a variety of surveys and questionnaires. Join Duke Law's web services team for an introduction to Qualtrics and tips for creating simple surveys such as RSVP forms. If you have ever been asked to collect RSVPs for an event or conference, gather information from a group of people, or develop a tool for collecting feedback on a project, you should learn how to use Qualtrics. Students, staff and faculty are welcome; bring your own lunch. Contact webupdates@law.duke.edu for more information.

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

  • Mar 7
    Duke Law Alumni in Tokyo, Japan 7:00 PM • See description

    Duke Law alumni in Japan and from around the world are invited to celebrate Associate Dean Judy Horowitz's 30 years of service to Duke Law during a special event in Tokyo. Duke Law Dean David F. Levi, Associate Dean Jennifer Maher, and Dean Horowitz will be on hand for our celebration. Location: Gakushi Kaikan, 3-28, Kanda Nishiki Cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Hotel:
    http://www.gakushikaikan.co.jp. Please email Ms. Kakuko Suzuki at kakuko.suzuki@bingham.com by March 2, 2012, if you can join us.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Friday, March 9, 2012

Monday, March 12, 2012

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

  • Mar 13
    Lives in the Law: Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson, III 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Dean David F. Levi will interview Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson, III about his life in the law. Judge Wilkinson has served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit since his appointment in 1984 by President Ronald Reagan. He served as chief judge of the court from 1996 to 2003. He is a graduate of Yale University and the University of Virginia School of Law; after law school, he served as a law clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Lewis F. Powell Jr. He later published a book, Serving Justice: A Supreme Court Clerk's View, one of four books he has written on various topics relating to law and history. This event will be webcast. For more information, please contact the Events Office at events@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 13
    Personal Estate Planning Seminar in NYC 6:00 PM • See description

    Duke Law and Fuqua alumni in NYC are invited to join us for this reception and discussion featuring estate planning experts Lynn Halpern Lederman L'93 and Jay Rivlin, and moderated and hosted by Tom Giegerich L'80. You'll learn valuable tips for benchmarking your personal estate planning-- from life insurance to wills to estate taxes-- and hear about the types of estate planning techniques and options that legal experts in the field recommend to their clients at various stages in life. Reception begins at 6:00 p.m., followed by discussion at 6:30. RSVP at the link above by March 6, 2012. Space is limited. For more information, contact Heather Stanford at heather.stanford@law.duke.edu.

    http://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_dbBVhLVCNenHw7G

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

  • Mar 14
    Reinventing Fire 10:00 AM • LSRC B101 (Love Auditorium)

    Amory B. Lovins, will speak on his new book, "Reinventing Fire: Bold Business Solutions for the New Energy Era." Amory is the co-founder, chairman and chief scientist of Rocky Mountain Institute, a independent entrepreneurial nonprofit think-tank. Amory is a consultant, experimental physicist and 1993 MacArthur Fellow who has been active at the nexus of energy, resources, environment, development, and security in more than 50 countries for 35 years, including 14 years based in England. He is widely considered among the world's leading authorities on energy, especially its efficient use and sustainable supply, and a fertile innovator in integrative design.

    http://energy.duke.edu/speakerseries

  • Mar 14
    Top 10 Tips for LLMs to Prepare for the Bar Exam 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Join your fellow LLM classmates who successfully took and passed the New York and California Bar for their top 10 tips on preparing for the Bar exam. They will answer your questions such as: 1) Which commercial review course should I take? 2) Should I study the course locally? 3) How should I pace my study? 4) Which test center should I choose? 5) Which hotel to book and when to book it? For more information, contact Oleg Kobelev at kobelev@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 14
    Wellness Wednesday: Game Time 12:15 PM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Students are invited to gather together and dust off the board game skills or card playing skills you developed before law school and join OSA for a fun game day lunchtime party. Sponsored as part of the ongoing Wellness Wednesday series. For more information, contact Office of Student Affairs at student_affairs@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 14
    Hardt Cup Sign-Ups 12:15 PM • Law School Star Commons

    ATTENTION 1Ls: Stop by Star Commons over the lunch hour this week to sign up for the later rounds of the Hardt Cup. This is your opportunity to compete for membership on the Moot Court Board and hone your oral advocacy skills. You can sign up at the table or any time by emailing hardtcup2012@gmail.com. before 11:59pm on March 16.

Thursday, March 15, 2012

  • Mar 15
    Course Selection & Targeted Career Planning: Corporate/Transactional Law 9:30 AM • Law School 4047

    Join Professor Lawrence Baxter and Eve Howard (L '87), corporate partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Hogan Lovells, for a detailed discussion on how to build academic and professional experiences that support a career in corporate-transactional law. Jointly sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs and the Career & Professional Development Center, this session is part of the Professional Development Curriculum for the Class of 2014. Donuts and coffee will be served. For more information, contact Alan Dickinson at dickinson@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 15
    Hardt Cup Sign-Ups 12:15 PM • Law School Star Commons

    ATTENTION 1Ls: Stop by Star Commons over the lunch hour this week to sign up for the later rounds of the Hardt Cup. This is your opportunity to compete for membership on the Moot Court Board and hone your oral advocacy skills. You can sign up at the table or any time by emailing hardtcup2012@gmail.com. before 11:59pm on March 16.
  • Mar 15
    DBA Executive Board Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4046

    This is the weekly meeting of the Duke Bar Association Executive Board. All students and faculty members are welcome to attend. If you have a matter that you would like to have added to the agenda, please email DBA Secretary, Lauren Ross, at lauren.a.ross@duke.edu.
  • Mar 15
    Nuts & Bolts of Judicial Clerkships 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Now that you know you want to clerk, join us in learning the details of the judicial clerkship application process. We will also discuss things you can do now to put yourself in the best position to get a clerkship. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, contact Emily Sharples at sharlpes@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 15
    Custom & Law Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Alison Prince at ali.prince@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 15
    A Killing on the Ides of March: How Police Officers Make Quick Decisions in the Line of Fire 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Please update to: Jack Kress from the Ethics and Justice Center will join the Federalist Society, Deputy Chief Mihaich from the Durham P.D. and Professor Jim Coleman for an interactive experience. Using an old NYPD training video, Mr. Kress will guide us through the split-second decisions policemen and women face every day on whether to draw and fire their weapons. For more information contact Phil Aubart at pla4@duke.edu.
  • Mar 15
    Washington DC Road Show 6:00 PM • Law School 4047

    Attorneys from Williams & Connolly, Arnold & Porter, Wilmer Hale, Jones Day, Fulbright & Jaworski, Hogan Lovells, and Covington & Burling will be joining the Black Law Students Association to discuss interviewing, grades, choosing practice areas, their experiences in the DC market, and ultimately finding success as junior associates. Dinner will be served. Please contact Courtney Jamison at courtney.jamison@duke.edu with any questions.

Friday, March 16, 2012

  • Mar 16
    Second Annual Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium 9:00 AM • Law School 3043

    The Duke Sports and Entertainment Law Society (SELS) invites you to join us at our 2nd Annual Sports and Entertainment Law Symposium, The Business: Recent Developments and New Challenges in Sports, Entertainment and the Law. We have speakers coming from Skadden, Paul Weiss, O'Melveny, Dewey LeBoeuf, Shearman & Sterling, the Atlanta Hawks, MTV Networks, and Sony Music, among many others. Some of our featured panels will cover Collective Bargaining, Athletes' Right of Publicity, Structuring Complex Sports Transactions, Working with Talent in Sports & Entertainment, and Media & Entertainment Practice: In-House and Big Firm Perspectives. There will be a registration breakfast and a networking lunch, with a formal reception to follow. This event is sponsored by Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. To register for the symposium, please visit the link above. For more information, please contact Shelby Highstein at shelby.highstein@duke.edu.

    http://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_4JCJdiRSDqUuQJK.

  • Mar 16
    3L Lunch with OSA 12:15 PM • Law School 2014

    As your time winds down, OSA wants the chance to sit down and chat about your experience at the Law School. This is another chance for you to leave your mark on Duke Law! Did you enjoy a particular OSA program like LEAD Week or Wellness Wednesdays? Come tell us about it! Did you think that there was something we could have done better? Come tell us about it! Join Deans Sherman and Belk over an informal lunch to talk about your three years at Duke Law and help us understand how OSA can better support Law Students. The Lunch will be held in the Nasher Conference Room 2014. Lunch will be provided and an RSVP is required. To RSVP, please use the link https://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_50vycls0H5HfTbm. For more information, please contact OSA at student_affairs@law.duke.edu.

    http://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_50vycls0H5HfTbm

Monday, March 19, 2012

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

  • Mar 20
    Forensic Science Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Forensic expert Marty Ludas will be leading a workshop sponsored by the Duke Law Innocence Project on emerging forensic science issues in criminal justice. All DLIP volunteers, as well as any students interested in forensics and criminal justice, are encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Christian Kucab at crk20@duke.edu.
  • Mar 20
    The Anatomy of a Deal: The Role of the Associate 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Calling all 1Ls "The Anatomy of a Deal: The Role of the Associate" Please join associates from Skadden and the Business Law Society in learning the basics of a transaction. For more information, please contact Spencer Young at sfy@duke.edu.
  • Mar 20
    Interfaces: Refuge, Asylum and LGBT Status 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Please join the Refugee Asylum Support Project (RASP) and OutLaw for a presentation about LGBT refugees and asylees in the Unites States. RASP members will share research on conditions facing LGBT refugees and asylees whom RASP has helped, and will lead a discussion about the connections between LGBT rights, human rights, ethics, and how to achieve refuge or asylum in the United States. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Erica Kassman at erica.kassman@duke.edu.
  • Mar 20
    Careers in Politics: A Conversation with Chapel Hill Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Chapel Hill Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt will speak with students about how he used his law degree to build a career in politics. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Kristie Beaudoin at kristine.beaudoin@duke.edu.
  • Mar 20
    Lateral-level Faculty Appointments Candidate Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 20
    BARBRI Bar Talk 12:30 PM • Law School 3041

    BARBRI's Staff Attorney will be present to address all of your questions. Hear How BARBRI Will Help You Pass the Bar. Learn about BARBRI's new application, BARBRIAMP, and find out how it will help you retain information longer and learn faster with 50% less study time. Get answers to any questions you have about BARBRI course offerings (e.g., when does it start, when does my tuition need to be paid, what should I do the week before BARBRI starts, how does the online access work). Lunch will be served. If you have any questions about this event, please email Candice Reder (candice.reder@duke.edu) or Serena Rwejuna (serena.rwejuna@duke.edu).

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

  • Mar 21
    Duke Photography Portrait Session 10:00 AM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Duke Photography will hold a photo session for students. For this special session only, Duke Law will pay for the sitting fees and you will be able to purchase the photo of your choice for just $20. Your photo can be submitted to the Duke Law Student Directory (www.law.duke.edu/studir), which is used by employers and faculty (as well as your classmates), and used for your personal use (Mother's Day gift, perhaps?). Sign up for the photo session by visiting http://bit.ly/xabRZP. You will be able to review and purchase your photos from the session on Duke Photography's web site. Don't forget to wear business attire! Please contact Melinda Vaughn at vaughn@law.duke.edu with questions.

    http://bit.ly/xabRZP

  • Mar 21
    Wellness Wednesday: Successful Financial Planning 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Successful financial management while in law school and beyond may be difficult. Join us for a discussion with a Duke Credit Union financial planner to talk about ways to create and build a successful financial management plan. She will talk about creating a budget, the importance of budgeting, loan repayment, the importance of credit, and even provide information about managing finances for those who want to buy a house. This panel discussion is being held as part of the ongoing Wellness Wednesday series. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at student_affairs@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 21
    Haiti: The Aftershocks of History 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    The Law & History Society and Haiti Legal Advocacy Project invite all students to join Professor Laurent Dubois for a conversation about the Haitian legal system and its contentious development from the Haitian Revolution to the 2010 earthquake. Laurent Dubois is a leading historian of Haiti and is the Marcello Lotti Professor of Romance Studies and History at Duke. Lunch will be served. For more information please Sean Spence, at sean.spence@duke.edu.
  • Mar 21
    Faith & Law: A Judge's View 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Join the Christian Legal Society in welcoming Justice Paul Newby of the North Carolina Supreme Court to Duke. Justice Newby will discuss how faith has impacted his life and career, as a former Assistant United States Attorney and currently, as a judge. For more information, please contact Karen Gift at karen.gift@duke.edu.
  • Mar 21
    Summer Success Series: Part I The Impact of the Global Financial Crisis: What to Know Before You Go 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Do you understand how unprecedented legislation and policy shifts stemming from the world's ongoing financial crises are impacting the day-to-day work of transactional attorneys and litigators worldwide? Spend the hour with Duke Law Professor Lawrence Baxter and Professor Charles Elson, Chair in Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware's Lerner College of Business & Economics, as they help you grasp those pieces of the new regulatory landscape every law student must possess to maximize his or her effectiveness and gain a competitive advantage on the job. Jointly sponsored by The Federalist Society and the Career & Professional Development Center. Lunch will be served. For more information, contact Alan Dickinson at dickinson@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 21
    Lady Justice: A Perspective from Women on the Bench 5:30 PM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Join WLSA for an interactive evening panel and networking reception with esteemed women judges from North Carolina. The panelists are: Associate Justices Robin Hudson and Barbara Jackson of the NC Supreme Court; Judges Linda McGee and Linda Stephens of the NC Court of Appeals; Judges Pat Devine, Nancy Gordon, and Marcia Morey of the Orange and Durham County District Courts This is an excellent opportunity to gain the judges' insight on a variety of topics, including their preparation for a seat on the bench, expectations for clerkship candidates, and the importance of leadership roles and involvement in the profession. Sponsored by WLSA and the North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys. For more information, please contact Lisa Lee at cel35@duke.edu.

Thursday, March 22, 2012

  • Mar 22
    Course Selection & Targeted Career Planning: Litigation 9:30 AM • Law School 4047

    Join Professor Donald Beskind and Bret Campbell, litigation partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, for a detailed discussion on how to build academic and professional experiences that support a career in litigation. Jointly sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs and the Career & Professional Development Center, this session is part of the Professional Development Curriculum for the Class of 2014. Donuts and coffee will be served. For more information, contact Alan Dickinson at dickinson@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 22
    Perspectives: Talking to Entrepreneurs 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    When talking to a non-lawyer client, the goal is to convey information. That means that you need to switch styles to match how the client processes information and not talk like a law student explaining an answer to a question on Con Law, Civ Pro, or Securities class. Save the citations for later. Come see Kevin Flynn'92 teach you how to interact with entrepreneurs. Burritos will be provided and information on upcoming elections will be announced. For more information, please contact Patrick Park at patrick.park@duke.edu.

    http://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinflynnpatentattorney

  • Mar 22
    Health Law Careers in the Public Sector: A Discussion Panel with Local Attorneys 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    Join the Health Law Society to learn about health and public health law careers in the public sector! Local attorneys working with both non-profits and state government will be joining us to tell us about their career paths and their day-to-day work. Lunch will be provided. Co-sponsored by the Career Center and the Office of Public Interest & Pro Bono. Please contact Colleen at colleen.healy@duke.edu with any questions.
  • Mar 22
    The Supreme Court & Arizona's "Racial Profiling" Law: The Constitutionality of SB 1070 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    The Program in Public Law, Kenan Institute for Ethics, American Constitution Society (Washington, DC), and Duke Law ACLU present an exciting panel discussion on the Supreme Court's recent decision to hear arguments in Arizona v. United States. SB 1070 has been referred to in the media as the "racial profiling" law because it requires law enforcement officers in Arizona to inspect the documents of those suspected of unlawful presence in the state. Noah Pickus, Director of the Kenan Institute for Ethics and nationally renowned scholar in immigration policy, will be moderating a panel discussion on the legal issues in this highly controversial case. Gabriel "Jack" Chin, Professor of Law at UC Davis and an expert on SB 1070, and Lucas Guttentag, Founding Director of the ACLU Immigrants' Rights Project and Professor of Law at Yale Law and Stanford Law, will be joined by Duke Law Professor Ernest Young and Visiting Assistant Professor Margaret Hu. This event will be webcast. For more information, please contact Dana Norvell at norvell@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 22
    Legal Research Refresher: What to Know Before You Go 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Are you ready for real-world legal research? Join the Duke Law research instructors to learn about current awareness and litigation tools that practitioners use, how to navigate local court rules and dockets, and low-cost research database alternatives. Free 1 Gb flash drives to the first 20 students! Co-sponsored by the J. Michael Goodson Law Library and the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, contact Alan Dickinson at dickinson@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 22
    DBA Executive Board Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4046

    This is the weekly meeting of the Duke Bar Association Executive Board. All students and faculty members are welcome to attend. If you have a matter that you would like to have added to the agenda, please email DBA Secretary, Lauren Ross, at lauren.a.ross@duke.edu.
  • Mar 22
    Duke Law Democrats Elections 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    The Duke Law Democrats will hold its annual elections for board positions. Numerous positions are available. All are encouraged to attend or run. Those that wish to run for election but cannot attend the meeting should email a statement of intent to Sam.Wice@duke.edu.
  • Mar 22
    Governing Faculty Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Janse Haywood at Haywood@law.duke.edu.

Friday, March 23, 2012

  • Mar 23
    Admitted Students Open House 8:30 AM • See description

    For a full agenda, click on the title.

    http://www.law.duke.edu/admis/downloads/asw2012agenda.pdf

  • Mar 23
    Duke Law Gear Sale (PILF fundraiser) 8:30 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Stock up on Duke Law gear and support PILF! Duke Law shirts, hoodies, and much more will be for sale. For more information, contact Michelle Huang at michelle.x.huang@duke.edu.
  • Mar 23
    The Art of Litigating High Profile Copyright Cases 3:00 PM • Law School 4047

    Joseph M. Beck, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, will discuss some of his major copyright cases including Estate of Martin Luther King, Jr. v. CBS (confirming copyright in Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech), Authors Guild v. Google (the Google Book Search copyright infringement lawsuit), Authors Guild v. HaithiTrust (the new lawsuit against HathiTrust's nonprofit efforts to digitize orphan books), SunTrust v. Houghton Mifflin (the claim that "The Wind Done Gone" infringed "Gone With the Wind"), and Cabell v. Sony Pictures (the case involving the movie "You Don't Mess with the Zohan"). Mr. Beck will be joined by his associate Alison Roach, who assisted with many of these cases. He has received numerous accolades, and in 2010 was named Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year by Intellectual Property Magazine. For more information, contact Balfour Smith at bsmith@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 23
    Admitted Students Open House 8:00 PM • See description

    For a full agenda, click on the title.

    http://www.law.duke.edu/admis/downloads/asw2012agenda.pdf

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Monday, March 26, 2012

  • Mar 26
    Skills for a Successful Summer at an International Law Firm: A Conversation with Colin West '07, White & Case, LLP 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Please join HLSA and CPDC for a lunchtime conversation with Colin West '07, who currently practices in the Disputes Group at White & Case, LLP. Mr. West will help students navigate the interviewing and networking process, and discuss skills for having a successful summer program or internship experience. Questions are encouraged! For more information, please contact Elizabeth Martinez at eam44@duke.edu.
  • Mar 26
    Interfaces: Refuge, Asylum and HIV/AIDS 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Please join the Refugee Asylum Support Project (RASP), Duke's Global Health Institute, and Dr. John Bartlett, Professor of Medicine and Global Health at Duke Medical School, for a discussion about the relationship between the worldwide HIV/AIDS epidemic and refuge and asylum-seeking in the United States. RASP members will share research on conditions in countries from which our HIV-positive clients have hailed, and Dr. Barlett will speak about the social and medical problems facing HIV/AIDS sufferers in the often resource-limited settings from which they seek refuge. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Erica Kassman at erica.kassman@duke.edu.
  • Mar 26
    DBA Finance Committee Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 3171

    Weekly meeting of the DBA Finance Committee. If your student organization has a funding request, please attend this meeting two weeks before your event. To request funds, please fill out the following form (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEIzMVhaMHpzbmhxUlY...) by 10am on Monday morning. For more information, contact Blair Perkins at blair.perkins@duke.edu.
  • Mar 26
    IP & Cyberlaw Society Executive Board Elections Info Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    The IP & Cyberlaw Society invites all students interested in a position on the executive board to attend this informational meeting. We encourage anyone with an interest in intellectual property and/or cyberlaw to participate in this year's election process. We will discuss the nine positions available, the activities of the board, and the election process. Elections will take place at the end of March. For more information, contact Daniela Juvani at daniela.juvani@duke.edu.
  • Mar 26
    Perspectives From The Bench - Judge Gerald Bard Tjoflat L'57 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Join the Federalist Society as we welcome our namesake and '57 Duke Law graduate Judge Gerald B. Tjoflat from the United states Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. Judge Tjoflat will be speaking about "Federal Courts: Critical Problems Facing a Functioning Judiciary." Judge Tjoflat has been on the Appellate Bench for nearly 37 years and has a lifetime of observations and experience to share. Don't miss this opportunity to spend time with a Federal Appellate Judge! Contact Phil Aubart at pla4@duke.edu for more information.
  • Mar 26
    POSTPONED: "Lessons in Leadership" Program with Former Duke Law Dean Pam Gann L'73, Los Angeles 6:00 PM • See description

    Join author and TV celebrity Ashley Koff '95 as she interviews former Duke Law Dean Pam Gann L'73, president of Claremont McKenna College, and Dr. Andrea Rich, 10-year president and director emerita of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Explore the unique gifts that women bring to leadership, the role of higher education in equipping women to be stronger leaders, and the lessons they've learned the hard way. Location: UCLA De Neve Plaza, 351 Charles E. Young Drive West, Los Angeles. Register at link above. For more information, contact Anna Walker walker@law.duke.edu.

    http://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/DUKE/events/DUKE2356988.html

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

  • Mar 27
    Annual Brainerd Currie Memorial Lecture 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Duke Law School welcomes Heather Gerken as the 2012 Currie Memorial Lecture speaker. Ms. Gerken is the J. Skelly Wright Professor of Law at Yale Law School where she specializes in election law, constitutional law, and civil procedure. Professor Gerken is one of the country's leading experts on voting rights and election law, the role of groups in the democratic process, and the relationship between diversity and democracy. Lunch will be provided. This event will be webcast. For more information, contact Janse Haywood at haywood@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 27
    "The Art of Effective Self-Promotion" Program in Atlanta 6:00 PM • See description

    Executive coach and Duke graduate Debby Stone '84, JD '89 will present a highly interactive session on how to tell your unique story and promote your value in an authentic way to anyone, anytime. Participants will have the opportunity to consider how well and how comfortably they currently promote themselves, interact with fellow alumni, and learn the building blocks for improving and enhancing their self-promotion skills. Presented by the Duke Career Center, the Fuqua School of Business, Duke Law School, and the Duke Alumni Association. To be held at Alston & Bird LLP, 1201 West Peachtree Street, NW, Atlanta, GA. Register at link above. For more information, contact Anna Walker at walker@law.duke.edu.

    http://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/DUKE/events/event_order.cgi?tmpl=events&event=2356764.

  • Mar 27
    "Success Without Stress" Workshop 6:30 PM • Law School Blue Lounge

    The Art of Living Foundation --a volunteer-based, humanitarian and educational non-governmental organization (NGO) invites the Duke Law Community to join the Success Without Stress Workshop, hosted by instructor Ananth Shankar. This is an internationally acclaimed seminar based on innovative breathing techniques that can reduce stress and heighten mental clarity and awareness. The seminar integrates modern methods with ancient wisdom to help individuals lead a more fulfilling and productive life. The techniques and processes introduced during the seminar are easy to learn and practice, improving human performance in the workplace, creating a greater sense of commitment and team unity, improved relationships, and enhancing overall quality of life. Please note this session is open for people with any or no experience of yoga or breathing exercises or meditation. Admission is FREE. Please come on light stomach. For more information, please contact Marina Dandois at marinadandois@gmail.com.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

  • Mar 28
    Class of 2012 Photo 12:00 PM • See description

    Photo of all JD and LLMs of the Class of 2012. Please wear a dark suit for the shoot. Location: Front Lawn. Rain Date: March 29, 2012. For more information, contact the Office of Student Affairs.
  • Mar 28
    The Tribunal: A Discussion with Judge Patrick Robinson of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    The Center for International and Comparative Law and the Kenan Institute for Ethics in association with the Law & History Society, International Law Society, ICCSN, Human Rights Law Society, and BLSA invite all students to join, from The Hague, Judge Patrick Robinson of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (President, 2008-2011). Judge Robinson will discuss the role of the ICTY and international criminal courts in the pursuit of justice and reconciliation. He will also reflect on his extensive career in international law, having chaired the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and served on the Sixth Legal Committee of the UN General Assembly for 26 years. Judge Robinson will welcome and encourage questions from the audience. Lunch will be provided by Twisted Noodles. This event will be webcast. For more information please contact Sean Spence, at sean.spence@duke.edu
  • Mar 28
    The Wall: Can Israel Unilaterally Determine Its Borders and Should It? 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Join the Federalist Society and Professor Michael Krauss from the George Mason University School of Law for a discussion of Israel and its borders. Can Israel unilaterally determine what its borders are legally? Regardless of whether or not it can, should it? What role does the wall play? Cosponsored by the Human Rights Law Society and the Jewish Law Students Association. For more information contact Phil Aubart at pla4@duke.edu.
  • Mar 28
    Well-Being and Fair Distribution: Beyond Cost Benefit Analysis 3:30 PM • Law School 4172

    Matthew Adler, Visiting Professor, Duke Law School, will discuss his new book, Well-Being and Fair Distribution: Beyond Cost Benefit Analysis, which offers a comprehensive, philosophically grounded argument for the use of social welfare functions as a framework for governmental policy analysis -- a framework that is welfarist but not utilitarian, and sensitive to the distribution of human well-being.
  • Mar 28
    Reception with Judge Patrick Robinson of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia 4:00 PM • Law School Third Floor Mezzanine

    This will be an informal reception with Judge Patrick Robinson, visiting Duke University School of Law from the Hague. Please stop by to enjoy refreshments and a chance to speak with Judge Robinson about his career in international law. For more information, please contact Lauren Ross at lauren.a.ross@duke.edu.
  • Mar 28
    Discussion and Reception with Prof. Jim Salzman and Prospective Students, Boston 6:00 PM • See description

    New England-area alumni are invited to a reception with prospective students recently admitted to Duke Law School and Jim Salzman, Samuel Fox Mordecai Professor of Law and Nicholas Institute Professor of Environmental Policy. Professor Salzman will speak about current happenings at Duke and discuss his upcoming book, Thirst: The Histories of Drinking Water. Hosted by Sherin and Lodgen, 101 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110. RSVP by March 25. For more information, contact Anna Walker at walker@law.duke.edu.

    http://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3krAtj2RNDN8iNu

Thursday, March 29, 2012

  • Mar 29
    Health Sector Management (HSM) 2012 Symposia 7:30 AM • Fuqua School of Business Geneen Auditorium

    The Health Sector Management program at the Fuqua School of Business presents: HSM Symposia, "Health Care Reform in the Supreme Court." In a highly unusual action, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments concerning Health Care Reform legislation on three consecutive days: March 26, 27 and 28. Fuqua's HSM program presents a panel of policy analysts, lawyers and industry experts discussing:
    - The arguments and the justices' reactions, how they relate to the future of "reform" and the role of government in the healthcare markets.
    - The likely reactions of various stakeholders to potential outcomes. Panelists: 1. Donald Taylor, MPA, PhD, Associate Professor of Public Policy, Duke University. 2. Barak Richman, JD, PhD, Professor of Law, Duke University. 3. Carly Kelly, JD, Director, Healthcare Reform Practice, Avalere Health. 4. Michael Waitzkin, JD, Senior Scholar, Fuqua School of Business. RSVP Qualtrics Survey: https://dukefuqua.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_cZpsjBcmN9Q8pa4

    http://db.tt/8I1VlDUv

  • Mar 29
    Course Selection & Targeted Career Planning: Government/Public Interest 9:30 AM • Law School 3037

    Join Professor Andrew Foster and Dean Kim Bart for a detailed discussion on how to build academic and professional experiences that support a career in public interest or government. Jointly sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs and the Career & Professional Development Center, this session is part of the Professional Development Curriculum for the Class of 2014. Donuts and coffee will be served. For more information, contact Alan Dickinson at dickinson@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 29
    PBS Thursdays: PILF Bake Sale 10:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Homemade baked goods - cookies, brownies, pies, and possibly more! From 10AM-5PM in the Star Commons Foyer. For more information, contact Christina Mullen at christina.m.mullen@gmail.com.
  • Mar 29
    JLSA General Body and Elections Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    JLSA will have a meeting to discuss upcoming events, including this year's Seder, as well as programming for next year. We will also elect next year's board. For more information, please contact Stuart Schussel at srs25@duke.edu.
  • Mar 29
    DBA Executive Board Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4046

    This is the weekly meeting of the Duke Bar Association Executive Board. All students and faculty members are welcome to attend. If you have a matter that you would like to have added to the agenda, please email DBA Secretary, Lauren Ross, at lauren.a.ross@duke.edu.
  • Mar 29
    China Environmental Policy and Climate Change in the 21st Century 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    The Program in Public Law and the Center for Comparative and International Law present a panel discussion on China environmental policy. Professor Paul Haagen moderates. Berkeley Professor Alex Wang joins Duke Law Professors Donald Clarke, Jonathan Ocko, and Jonathan Wiener for this engaging talk. For more information, please contact Dana Norvell at norvell@law.duke.edu.

    http://www.law.duke.edu/publiclaw/news/story?id=7450&u=17

  • Mar 29
    Piecing the Puzzle Together -- The next steps to Judicial Clerkships 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Don't miss this opportunity to learn from those who know your situation best. Get tips and pointers from 3L Duke Students who will begin clerking in 2012. Find out which methods and strategies worked best for them, and get advice that can help you in obtaining your clerkship position. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, contact Emily Sharples at sharples@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 29
    Impeccable Written Work Product for Professional Success: A Hands-On Workshop with Alumni 4:30 PM • Law School 3000

    All too often, lawyers' persuasiveness and perceived value are compromised by grand vocabularies and engrained assumptions about what constitutes a "sound" end product. Gain a significant advantage in the workplace this summer by learning to translate "legal writing" in to something your supervising attorney can absorb with ease and readily use to solve a specific problem. Through personal advice and guided analysis of two sample documents on the same legal issue - all in small "breakout" groups - alumni volunteers will equip students with key insights, and give attendees their first "review" before professional evaluations begin. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. Registration is required, and space is limited to the first forty (40) students to RSVP. To reserve your place in the workshop, please email Alan Dickinson at Dickinson@law.duke.edu, with your name and "Work Product Workshop" in the subject line.

Friday, March 30, 2012

  • Mar 30
    Second Annual Duke Law Alumni-Student Golf Scramble 7:30 AM • See description

    An exclusive opportunity for alumni and students to hit the links together at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. Alumni rate of $150 includes green fees, cart rental, sponsorship of one student to play, and lunch at the Inn. Student rate is $25. Space is limited. Register by Tuesday, March 20. To register, and for more information, contact Anna Walker at walker@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 30
    How to Register for Fall 2012 Courses Session 9:30 AM • Law School 3041

    Join the Registrar's Office for this hour-long session on how to register for courses for the upcoming Fall 2012 semester. Among other topics, we will discuss enrollment windows and procedures, how to register for non-law classes, how to sign-up for Independent Studies, drop/add deadlines, and enrollment strategies. Please bring your laptop. This session is open to all law students. For more information, please contact LAW-REGISTRAR_OFFICE at registrar_office@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 30
    Contracting about Private Benefits of Control with Professor Alan Schwartz (Yale) 10:40 AM • Law School 3043

    Professor Alan Schwartz of Yale will present his paper "Contracting about Private Benefits of Control" to the Duke University community. For more information, please contact Dawn Cronce at cronce@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 30
    Spring Dedicated to Durham 12:00 PM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Please join students, faculty, and staff for an afternoon of service in the Durham community! Every year, the Duke Law community provides volunteers for awesome organizations like TROSA, Durham Rescue Mission, and the Piedmont Wildlife Center. We look forward to having you volunteer with us this spring! For more information, contact Rebecca Tseng at rebecca.tseng@duke.edu.

    http://www.tinyurl.com/spring2012DTD

  • Mar 30
    2L Lunch with OSA 12:15 PM • Law School 2014

    As your time winds down, OSA wants the chance to sit down and chat about your experience at the Law School. This is another chance for you to leave your mark on Duke Law! Did you enjoy a particular OSA program like LEAD Week or Wellness Wednesdays? Come tell us about it! Did you think that there was something we could have done better? Come tell us about it! Join Deans Sherman and Belk over an informal lunch to talk about your three years at Duke Law and help us understand how OSA can better support Law Students. The Lunch will be held in the Nasher Conference Room 2014. Lunch will be provided and an RSVP is required. To RSVP, please use the link https://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_50vycls0H5HfTbm. For more information, please contact OSA at student_affairs@law.duke.edu.

    http://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_50vycls0H5HfTbm

  • Mar 30
    Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.

Saturday, March 31, 2012

  • Mar 31
    Asylum Law Workshop 9:00 AM • Law School 4047

    Prepare for public interest summer internships and pro bono work at private firms with this crash course in asylum law! Professor Hans Christian Linnartz and local immigration attorneys will lead a fun, informative program including a brief lecture, mock intake interviews, and a mock immigration hearing. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Nina Gupta at nina.gupta@duke.edu.

Monday, April 2, 2012

  • Apr 2
    WLSA Faculty Tea Series Presents: Professor Neil S. Siegel 12:15 PM • Law School 3000

    As part of its Faculty Tea Series, WLSA is honored to host Professor Neil Siegel for lunch. Professor Siegel teaches constitutional law classes and is the co-director of the Program in Public Law at Duke.
    For more information, please contact Kate Dickinson at kjd16@duke.edu.
  • Apr 2
    DBA Finance Committee Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 3171

    Weekly meeting of the DBA Finance Committee. If your student organization has a funding request, please attend this meeting two weeks before your event. To request funds, please fill out the following form (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEIzMVhaMHpzbmhxUlY...) by 10am on Monday morning. For more information, contact Blair Perkins at blair.perkins@duke.edu.
  • Apr 2
    Duke Law ACLU General Meeting and Elections 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Interested in becoming more involved with the Duke Law ACLU? The ACLU is holding its final meeting of the year at which we'll be adopting our official Constitution and electing next year's Board. We will be accepting applications for Vice President, Treasurer, Communications Chair, 2L rep., and 3L rep. If you are interested in one or more of these positions, please submit a statement of interest to dukelaw.aclu@gmail.com by Friday, March 30th at 5:00 p.m. We are also happy to answer any questions about the positions or the ACLU. This event is open to all students, and the ACLU is always accepting new members, so if you have an interest in preserving and expanding civil liberties, please come by and let your voice be heard! For more information, please contact Alley Latham at alley.latham@duke.edu.
  • Apr 2
    Human Rights and Intellectual Property: Lunchtime Seminar 12:15 PM • Law School 4040

    Professor Larry Helfer will be leading a lunchtime seminar and discussion on human rights and intellectual property. Space is limited. Sponsored by the Human Rights Law Society. Please RSVP to emma.htun@duke.edu.
  • Apr 2
    2012 Open Doors Speaker Event, The Trail Less Taken: From Student to Environmental Career 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Michael Hiatt '08 and Marjorie Mulhall '09 share their colorful experiences at Duke, and their even more fascinating experiences in the years since graduation. From the country music scene in Nashville to the Capitol Building in Washington, both speakers used the environmental, public interest, and career services opportunities at Duke to forge unique paths. Burritos will be served. For more information, please contact David Roche at david.roche@duke.edu.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

  • Apr 3
    Coffee with the Orleans Public Defenders' Office 10:00 AM • Law School 2014

    Please join us for an informal talk with Emilia Beskind '08 of the Orleans Public Defenders Office. Coffee and donuts will be provided. Please contact Laura Brockington at brockington@law.duke.edu for more information.
  • Apr 3
    Tricky Dick - Duke Law's Variety Show Ticket Sale 12:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    The third edition of Duke Law School's venerable variety show: TRICKY DICK is here! Once again, Duke Law's very best singers, dancers, and thespians pay tribute to the legacy of our most (in)famous fellow Dukie, the man himself, Richard Milhous Nixon. In this year's show, Dick finds himself pondering his own legacy at Duke, takes a sidekick under his wing, and of course, hilarity ensues. Performances will be held at the Durham Arts Council (120 Morris Street) on Friday, April 6 at 7pm or Saturday, April 7 at 2pm. Tickets are $15 dollars for the Friday performance (which includes an open beer and wine bar beginning at 6pm) and $10 for Saturday's matinée (no bar on Saturday, sorry). Tickets may be purchased in Star Commons at lunchtime beginning on Monday, April 2, through Thursday, April 5 or until they are sold out (which will happen, so hurry!). For more information, please contact Justin Becker or Matthew Rogier at trickydick2012@gmail.com.
  • Apr 3
    Phone Banking For Marriage Equality 12:15 PM • Law School 4044

    Next month, people in North Carolina will begin voting on a constitutional amendment that would permanently ban gay marriage along with civil unions and domestic partnerships, while stripping gay and straight unmarried couples of state recognition, benefits, and protections. Want to do something about it? Come participate in a phone-a-thon to help get out the vote. Bring your cell phone and laptop. No training required. Sponsored by OUTLaw, Duke Together, and Duke Law ACLUHomemade desserts will be provided. For more information, contact Christine Kearsley at christine.kearsley@duke.edu.
  • Apr 3
    Can Louis Vuitton Dance with HiPhone? Rethinking the Idea of Social Justice in Intellectual Property Law - presented by Duke Law SJD candidate Haochen Sun from China 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    Join Duke Law SJD Haochen Sun from China for a talk reconsidering the relationship between social justice and intellectual property through the lens of two conflicting cultural phenomena in China. The first cultural phenomenon, called "shanzhai", legitimizes the production of inexpensive and trendy products like the HiPhone. The second phenomenon is the rise of China as the largest luxury market in the world, unleashing an unprecedented increase in the consumer demand for luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton. The "shanzhai" phenomenon clashes with the IP protection that forms the foundation of the successful luxury market in China. By exploring the conflict between these two cultural phenomena, the talk will argue that intellectual property law should be redesigned to support the redistribution of three kinds of resources: benefits from technological development, cultural power, and sources of innovation. The focus on these three redistributive mandates would function to reorient the recent heated debate on social justice and intellectual property toward an inquiry about the redistribution of resources in intellectual property law. Lunch will be served. For more information, please contact Stefanie Kandzia at stefanie.kandzia@law.duke.edu.
  • Apr 3
    Should the Biggest Banks be Broken up? 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Please join the Business Law Society for a discussion with Professors Baxter and Schwarcz and Tyler Gellasch '03, a current staffer for Senator Carl Levin, on whether the big banks should be broken up in the wake of the financial crisis. Professor Cox will serve as moderator. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Spencer Young at spencerfrancisyoung@gmail.com.
  • Apr 3
    The Grant in Fisher v. Texas: What Does It Portend? 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Professors Neil Siegel, Guy Charles, Trina Jones, and Darrell Miller discuss Fisher v. University of Texas, the affirmative action admissions case in which the U.S. Supreme Court recently granted certiorari. For more information contact, Dana Norvell at norvell@law.duke.edu.

    http://www.law.duke.edu/publiclaw/news/story?id=7486&u=17

  • Apr 3
    A Visit with Judge William H. Pryor of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Judge William H. Pryor, Circuit Judge on the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals will be joining the Federalist Society to discuss The Unbearable Rightness of Marbury v. Madison: Its Real Lessons and Irrepressible Myths. Lunch will be served. Please join us for this special opportunity to hear from a Federal Appellate Judge. For more information please contact Phil Aubart at pla4@duke.edu.
  • Apr 3
    Health Sector Management (HSM) & Health Care Club (HCC) Faculty Speaker Series 4:00 PM • Fuqua School of Business

    Please join the Health Sector Management Program & The Health Care Club at Fuqua for the HSM Speaker Series on Tuesdays starting at 5pm during the month of April (except on April 3rd starts at 4pm). A reception will follow all talks from 6-7pm in Esbenshade. The series will feature a faculty member presenting his/her research in the Sauer classroom. Please RSVP for each individual event below on Fuqua Campus Groups Health Care Club events page: Professor Barak Richman, "The Healthcare Delivery System: Monopolists, Accountants, and
    Innovators." Note: Seminar will begin at 4pm.
    RSVP: https://fuqua.campusgroups.com/Health/rsvp?event_uid=03b7a69a-4699-11e1-...

    http://fuqua.campusgroups.com/Health/rsvp?club=Health&event_uid=03b7a69a-4699-11e1-b474-003048d70a60

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

  • Apr 4
    Tricky Dick - Duke Law's Variety Show Ticket Sale 12:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    The third edition of Duke Law School's venerable variety show: TRICKY DICK is here! Once again, Duke Law's very best singers, dancers, and thespians pay tribute to the legacy of our most (in)famous fellow Dukie, the man himself, Richard Milhous Nixon. In this year's show, Dick finds himself pondering his own legacy at Duke, takes a sidekick under his wing, and of course, hilarity ensues. Performances will be held at the Durham Arts Council (120 Morris Street) on Friday, April 6 at 7pm or Saturday, April 7 at 2pm. Tickets are $15 dollars for the Friday performance (which includes an open beer and wine bar beginning at 6pm) and $10 for Saturday's matinée (no bar on Saturday, sorry). Tickets may be purchased in Star Commons at lunchtime beginning on Monday, April 2, through Thursday, April 5 or until they are sold out (which will happen, so hurry!). For more information, please contact Justin Becker or Matthew Rogier at trickydick2012@gmail.com.
  • Apr 4
    Wellness Wednesday: Safety Tips and Free Electronics Engraving 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Eric Hester, of the Duke Police Department, will talk with students about recognizing the signs of danger. He will give general safety tips as well as share some interesting stories about events on campus. To help Duke University students, staff, and faculty protect their personal property such as laptops, iPhones, and iPads, he will also be offering free engraving services during the lunchtime session. Items are engraved to deter theft and help track owners when stolen items are recovered. Bring your laptops, iPhones, iPads, external hard drives, and other essential devices. The engraving takes only 5 minutes and is free of charge. This talk is a part of the ongoing Wellness Wednesdays series. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact OSA at student_affairs@law.duke.edu
  • Apr 4
    The War on Drugs Today 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Join distinguished Baltimore attorney George Liebmann and concerned faculty, students and staff in a lunch-time session to discuss the end of the War on Drugs. Mr. Liebmann, Executive Director of the Calvert Institute in Baltimore and sometime Fellow at Cambridge University, is widely engaged in working for law reform. Whether you are worried about racial justice and the disproportionate rate of incarceration of minorities, the violence of the drug trade internationally, environmental destruction from unregulated marijuana fields, the lack of opportunity for local entrepreneurship in crime-ridden neighborhoods, the havoc that incarceration wreaks on families, or the troubling authority the DEA has to interfere with doctor-patient relationships, you have a reason to engage with this issue. This event is sponsored by the Health Law Society. For more information contact Lauren Bugg at lauren.bugg@duke.edu or Caryn Devins at caryn.devins@duke.edu.
  • Apr 4
    United States Attorney's Offices: Tips on Internships and Applications 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    An informal discussion with Professors Sam Buell and Lisa Kern Griffin for students with summer internships in U.S. Attorney's Offices and students intending to apply for future Assistant U. S. Attorney positions. Students who have had summer internships in various offices will be on hand to share their experiences, and we will take questions about working in U. S. Attorney's Offices and maximizing the internship opportunity. The event is also intended to address issues about pursuing Assistant U. S. Attorney positions, and 2Ls and 3Ls interested in learning more about the characteristics of successful applicants are welcome. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Gladys Bethea at gladys.bethea@law.duke.edu.
  • Apr 4
    Who Makes Your iPhone? China Migration, Labor, and Human Rights 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Do you ever wonder who builds your iPhone? The New York Times and other news media have focused their attention recently on manufacturing trends in China and the globalization of U.S. companies such as Apple. Recent migration shifts to manufacturing centers in China have helped fuel the profit margins of companies such as Apple through an unprecedented supply of labor. Duke Law's Program in Public Law and Center for International and Comparative Law, along with the Kenan Institute for Ethics and the Triangle China Forum on Urbanization and Migration, host an exciting panel discussion on the complex geopolitical, labor, and human rights issues surrounding China's economic revolution. This event will be webcast. For more information, please contact Dana Norvell at norvell@law.duke.edu.
  • Apr 4
    2L Summer Success Series: Part III Secrets of Your Success: A Hiring Chair's Insights About the Offer Process 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Elizabeth A. Price, Alston & Bird, LLP's Professional Personnel Partner and a renowned expert on the hiring, development, evaluation and training of attorneys at every level, will speak candidly with members of the Class of 2013 concerning those indicators which most often catapult law students to the front of offer line and/or unwittingly sabotage their future success. Opportunities such as this are rare and the lessons to be learned universal, so we hope you'll make plans to attend! Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, contact Emily Sharples at careercenter@law.duke.edu.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

  • Apr 5
    Tricky Dick - Duke Law's Variety Show Ticket Sale 12:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    The third edition of Duke Law School's venerable variety show: TRICKY DICK is here! Once again, Duke Law's very best singers, dancers, and thespians pay tribute to the legacy of our most (in)famous fellow Dukie, the man himself, Richard Milhous Nixon. In this year's show, Dick finds himself pondering his own legacy at Duke, takes a sidekick under his wing, and of course, hilarity ensues. Performances will be held at the Durham Arts Council (120 Morris Street) on Friday, April 6 at 7pm or Saturday, April 7 at 2pm. Tickets are $15 dollars for the Friday performance (which includes an open beer and wine bar beginning at 6pm) and $10 for Saturday's matinée (no bar on Saturday, sorry). Tickets may be purchased in Star Commons at lunchtime beginning on Monday, April 2, through Thursday, April 5 or until they are sold out (which will happen, so hurry!). For more information, please contact Justin Becker or Matthew Rogier at trickydick2012@gmail.com.
  • Apr 5
    Syria and the Responsibility to Protect 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    With the violence in Syria showing no signs of abating, is the international community obliged to act? Professors Christopher Gelpi, Charles Dunlap and Madeline Morris will discuss the legal and political implications of a possible Western intervention in Syria. Sponsored by SOLIMENA. For more information, please contact Daniel Koehler at dwk8@duke.edu.
  • Apr 5
    Dogs and Marijuana - The Deceptively Simple Case of Florida v. Jardines 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Join the Federalist Society, the Duke Journal of Constitutional Law and Public Policy, and former FBI Special Agent Alicia Hilton, and Professor Lisa Griffin for a discussion on the issues raised by the case Florida v. Jardines. The case will be heard by the Supreme Court in the upcoming October term. The main issue is whether a drug dog sniffing at the threshold of one's front door constitutes a Fourth Amendment search: http://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/florida-v-jardines/?wpmp_swit.... Professor Neil Siegel will moderate what promises to be an interesting discussion. Co-sponsored by Program in Public Law. For more information, contact Phil Aubart at pla4@duke.edu.
  • Apr 5
    DBA Executive Board Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4046

    This is the weekly meeting of the Duke Bar Association Executive Board. All students and faculty members are welcome to attend. If you have a matter that you would like to have added to the agenda, please email DBA Secretary, Lauren Ross, at lauren.a.ross@duke.edu.
  • Apr 5
    Consent of the Networked: A Conversation about Internet Freedom with Writer/Activist Rebecca MacKinnon 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Join author/activist Rebecca MacKinnon and Professor James Boyle, for an exciting discussion about the expanding struggle for control over the Internet and the implications for civil liberties, privacy and democracy both in the U.S. and worldwide. MacKinnon is the author of the new book, Consent of the Networked: The World Wide Struggle for Internet Freedom. Previously CNN Bureau Chief in Beijing and Tokyo, she is the co-founder of the citizen media network Global Voices, an expert on Chinese Internet censorship, and presented at TEDGlobal 2011. Sponsored by the Human Rights Law Society, this program is made possible through the financial support of the Open Doors Fund, a gift of the Class 2006. For more information, please contact Lilia Lopez at lilia.lopez@duke.edu.
  • Apr 5
    Trayvon Martin & The Legal Questions Surrounding His Death 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Trayvon Martin, an unarmed 17 year old who wore a hoodie and carried skittles and iced tea, was fatally shot while walking towards his family home in Sanford, Florida. His shooter, George Zimmerman the neighborhood watchman, claimed self-defense and was never arrested. The death of Trayvon Martin has sparked a national debate. Join the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) and Professors Coleman, Hu, Buell and Beale in a panel discussion of the legal questions surrounding his death. Lunch will be provided. co-sponsored by the Program in Public Law. For more information, please contact Linda Atiase at laa22@duke.edu, Ndidi Menkiti at nnm3@duke.edu or Bud Baker at whb6@duke.edu.
  • Apr 5
    2012 Hardt Cup Finals 5:00 PM • Law School 3041

    The Moot Court Board proudly presents the final round of the 2012 Hardt Cup Tournament. All students and faculty are encouraged to watch as this year's finalists, Celia Glass and Nicholas Brod argue before before a panel of distinguished jurists.
    The final-round panel will consist of Judge Steven Colloton of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, Judge Albert Diaz of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and Chief Judge Anthony Scirica of the the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. For more information, contact the Hardt Cup coordinators Christopher Jones at ctj6@duke.edu.

Friday, April 6, 2012

  • Apr 6
    Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.
  • Apr 6
    1L Lunch with OSA 12:15 PM • Law School 2014

    As your time winds down, OSA wants the chance to sit down and chat about your experience at the Law School. This is another chance for you to leave your mark on Duke Law! Did you enjoy a particular OSA program like LEAD Week or Wellness Wednesdays? Come tell us about it! Did you think that there was something we could have done better? Come tell us about it! Join Deans Sherman and Belk over an informal lunch to talk about your three years at Duke Law and help us understand how OSA can better support Law Students. The Lunch will be held in the Nasher Conference Room 2014. Lunch will be provided and an RSVP is required. To RSVP, please use the link https://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_50vycls0H5HfTbm. For more information, please contact OSA at student_affairs@law.duke.edu.

    http://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_50vycls0H5HfTbm

  • Apr 6
    1L Journal Information Panel 1:30 PM • Law School 3041

    The editors-in-chief of the nine law journals will provide a general overview about their journals, including how you can compete for membership. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Ebosetale Okojie at e.eokojie@gmail.com.
  • Apr 6
    Duke Law Passover Seder 6:30 PM • See description

    Join faculty, staff and students at the annual Duke Law Passover Seder. This event is made possible, in part, through the generosity of Michael L. Tanchum '72 and Letty M. Tanchum '73, who in 1999 established an endowment in honor of the late Professor Mel Shimm and his wife, Dr. Cynia Shimm, in gratitude for their many years of hosting Duke Law students at their family seder. Dr. Shimm will be joining us for this year's Seder, so please help us continue a wonderful tradition at at the Beth El Synagogue at 1004 Watts Street, Durham, N.C. RSVP by March 27, 2012.

    http://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3Db6aFtAnvBPBAg

Monday, April 9, 2012

  • Apr 9
    1L Casenote Training Session 9:30 AM • Law School 3043

    All 1Ls planning to participate in the Casenote Competition for journal membership are required to attend one of the mandatory training sessions for the Law School's electronic submission system. These short training sessions will instruct 1Ls on how to operate the Casenote's online application. Please bring your laptop. For more information, please contact Matt McGuire at matt.mcguire@duke.edu.
  • Apr 9
    Bake Sale for the Innocence Project Reintegration Team 10:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Come enjoy some tasty treats for a good cause! The Duke Innocence Project's Reintegration Team will be selling homemade baked goods to raise funds for our ongoing efforts to help wrongfully convicted individuals readjust to life outside prison. For more information, please contact Ndidi Menkiti at nnm3@duke.edu.
  • Apr 9
    DBA Finance Committee Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 3171

    Weekly meeting of the DBA Finance Committee. If your student organization has a funding request, please attend this meeting two weeks before your event. To request funds, please fill out the following form (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEIzMVhaMHpzbmhxUlY...) by 10am on Monday morning. For more information, contact Blair Perkins at blair.perkins@duke.edu.
  • Apr 9
    Ducktown Smoke: The Fight over One of the South's Greatest Environmental Disasters 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Co-sponsored by the Goodson Law Library and the Duke Environmental Law Society. "It is hard to make a desert in a region that receives almost sixty inches of rain each year, but that is exactly what happened in the Ducktown Basin." Join Duncan Maysilles '79 as he discusses his recent book, Ducktown Smoke, a story of environmental devastation from sulfur dioxide pollution in Southern Appalachia, and a 1907 decision that reframed nuisance law and was the first case of cross-border air pollution to reach the Supreme Court. http://www.law.duke.edu/news/story?id=6853&u=3 For more information, please contact Marguerite Most at most@law.duke.edu.

    http://www.law.duke.edu/news/story?id=6853&u=3

  • Apr 9
    The Argument Continues - A Healthcare Debate Sponsored by: Federalist Society 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Fresh from oral argument (http://www.whatthefolly.com/2012/03/27/transcript-scotus-affordable-care...) in front of the Supreme Court, Hon. Gregory Katsas comes to Duke Law to continue the healthcare debate with Professor Barak Richman. Join us as these two square off and debate not only the law, but also the policy implications of the Supreme Court's historic hearing on the Affordable Care Act. Between 2001 and 2009, Mr. Katsas served in many senior positions in the U.S. Department of Justice, including Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division and Acting Associate Attorney General. Professor Richman needs no introduction and researches healthcare policy. Questions will be taken, but must be submitted in advance. This event will be webcast. Please email questions for the debaters to HealthCareDebate@Fed-Soc.org For more information please contact Phil Aubart at pla4@duke.edu.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

  • Apr 10
    Integrating Legal Frameworks: Customary Law, Statutory Law and Spousal Property Rights in Ghana 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Join Professor Kathy Bradley and her seminar students for a conversation about their recent spring break trip to Ghana. Learn about the interrelationship between Ghana's customary, constitutional, and statutory laws relating to marriage and spousal property, and hear what students are doing to help the pending Property Rights of Spouses Bill become law. Lunch will be served.For information, please contact Ali Prince at ali.prince@law.duke.edu.
  • Apr 10
    Off the Record Spring Semester Final Concert 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Off the Record, your FAVORITE a cappella group at Duke Law, is having a final concert of this semester! Come enjoy tasty tunes to go along with your delicious pizza (Pizza will be served.) For more information, contact Sonny Ha at sonny.ha@duke.edu
  • Apr 10
    1Ls - Strategies for a Successful Job Search in Summer 2012: The Law Firm Search 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    A successful 2L search has many facets, and requires a professional plan. This session will address: the economy's expected impact on the 2012 recruiting season; the elements of a strategic 2L search; the choices you'll need to make; the actions you'll want to take; key dates; and the host of resources available to help you excel. For more information, contact Alan Dickinson at dickinson@law.duke.edu.

    Please note: This session is being offered twice (at 12:15 PM and 4:00 PM) to accommodate all students in the Class of 2014 focused on careers in the private sector. First-year students need only attend one the two sessions offered, and may pick the time that best fits their schedule. In lieu of attending The Complete 2L Job Search, students focused primarily on careers in the public interest or government may attend 2L Career Strategies for Public Service Positions, being held on Thursday, April 12.
  • Apr 10
    1Ls - Strategies for a Successful Job Search in Summer 2012: The Law Firm Search 4:00 PM • Law School 4049

    A successful 2L search has many facets, and requires a professional plan. This session will address: the economy's expected impact on the 2012 recruiting season; the elements of a strategic 2L search; the choices you'll need to make; the actions you'll want to take; key dates; and the host of resources available to help you excel. For more information, contact Alan Dickinson at dickinson@law.duke.edu.

    Please note: This session is being offered twice (at 12:15 PM and 4:00 PM) to accommodate all students in the Class of 2014 focused on careers in the private sector. First-year students need only attend one the two sessions offered, and may pick the time that best fits their schedule. In lieu of attending The Complete 2L Job Search, students focused primarily on careers in the public interest or government may attend 2L Career Strategies for Public Service Positions, being held on Thursday, April 12.
  • Apr 10
    Health Sector Management (HSM) & Health Care Club (HCC) Faculty Speaker Series 5:00 PM • Fuqua School of Business

    Please join the Health Sector Management Program & The Health Care Club at Fuqua for the HSM Speaker Series on Tuesdays starting at 5pm during the month of April (except on April 3rd starts at 4pm). A reception will follow all talks from 6-7pm in Esbenshade. The series will feature a faculty member presenting his/her research in the Sauer classroom. Please RSVP for each individual event below on Fuqua Campus Groups Health Care Club events page: Professor Preyas Desai,

    "Impact of Social Proof on Medical Testing." Note: Seminar will begin at 5pm
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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

  • Apr 11
    Just-In-Time Career Fair 10:00 AM • Bryan Center

    The Duke Career Center, in collaboration with Fuqua's Master of Management Studies program, Duke Law School, Duke's Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke's Sanford School of Public Policy and the Pratt School of Engineering, encourages you to attend our annual "Just-in-Time" Career Fair. This Fair is a great opportunity for graduating seniors and graduate students to connect with employers who have immediate openings for internships and full-time employees. We will provide more information about the employers attending closer to the event date.

    http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/justintime/index.html

  • Apr 11
    Red Cross Blood Drive 11:00 AM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Save a life between classes by donating blood! Sign up for a time slot at www.duke.givesblood.org or stop by the Blue Lounge the day of the drive between 11am - 3:30pm. For more information, contact Rebecca Tseng at rebecca.tseng@duke.edu.
  • Apr 11
    Governing Faculty Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Janse Haywood at Haywood@law.duke.edu.
  • Apr 11
    Student Course Selection Advice Panel 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Advice from upper level students and the Office of Student Affairs about how to choose courses. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Dean Anne Sherman at sherman@law.duke.edu.
  • Apr 11
    Practicing Human Rights Law in Africa and the Middle East 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    A panel of Duke LLMs and graduate students will discuss their experiences practicing human rights law in Africa and the Middle East and their perspectives on how the field is developing. Raphael Obonyo (MPP), Ryham Ragab, Abraham Losinyen (MPP) and Wael Qut (LLM) will be presenting with Solomon Njeru (LLM) moderating. Sponsored by the Human Rights Law Society. A light lunch will be served. Please contact Emma Htun at emma.htun@duke.edu with any questions.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

  • Apr 12
    Public Interest and Pro Bono Open House 9:00 AM • See description

    Please stop by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono (Room 4050) to enjoy refreshments and beverages, and swap stories with your public interest classmates! This open house is for all students who completed pro bono placements or demonstrated leadership in public interest activities during the 2011-2012 academic year. Sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono. For more information, contact Laura Brockington at brockington@law.duke.edu.
  • Apr 12
    Journal Fair 12:00 PM • See description

    Please stop by the journal hallway on the first floor of the law school from 12:00-3:00PM for the chance to meet and mingle with with various members of Duke's nine law journals. Staff members will be on hand to answer questions and help you make decisions about the application process. Food will be provided! Sponsored by Goodwin Procter LLP.
  • Apr 12
    Focus Group 1st year JD/LLMs 12:00 PM • Law School 3000

    Focus Group of 1st year JD/LLM students with the Dean to review JD/LLM program. For more information, please contact Stefanie Kandzia at stefanie.kandzia@law.duke.edu.
  • Apr 12
    1Ls - Strategies for a Successful Job Search in Summer 2012: Pursuing Positions in Government & Public Interest 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    The 2L job search is different and varied if you are pursuing public interest or government positions. Attend this presentation to learn more about: how to plan accordingly during your 1L summer; how OCI fits in; and what to expect during your 2L year. For more information, contact the Career Center at careercenter@law.duke.edu.
  • Apr 12
    CANCELED: Lie to Me with Paul Ekman 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Paul Ekman, upon whose work the television series "LIE TO ME" is based, will discuss micro expressions and how the detection of clues embedded in the human face, body and voice can be used to expose the truth and aid criminal investigations. For more information, please contact Sue Hinson at susan.hinson@law.duke.edu.
  • Apr 12
    Talk with Entertainment Lawyer Uwonda Carter 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Join Uwonda Carter, a private practice entertainment and business attorney based in Atlanta, GA, for a discussion about her career path and about advice entering entertainment law. Ms. Carter has represented producers and songwriters behind some of today's most popular songs, including Rihanna's "Only Girl in the World." Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Sports and Entertainment Law Society and WLSA. For more information, please contact Merlyne Jean-Louis at merlyne.jean-louis@duke.edu..
  • Apr 12
    The Auto Bailout and the Rule of Law 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Join the Federalist Society and Professor Todd Zywicki form George Mason Law for a discussion of the Auto Bailouts and bankruptcies of Chrysler and General Motors. Professor Steven Schwarcz will provide commentary on Professor Zywicki's presentation. Professor Zywicki will discuss how the "success story" of the bailouts as told to us by Washington are not really successes and how bankruptcy law may have been bent or broken in the process. He also argues that a dangerous precedent has been set making it much more difficult to reverse the trends of executive overreach and excessive government entanglement with private business. A lengthy National Affairs article details his thoughts and may be found by clicking on the link above. For more information please contact Phil Aubart at pla4@duke.edu.

    http://www.nationalaffairs.com/publications/detail/the-auto-bailout-and-the-rule-of-law

  • Apr 12
    DBA Executive Board Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4046

    This is the weekly meeting of the Duke Bar Association Executive Board. All students and faculty members are welcome to attend. If you have a matter that you would like to have added to the agenda, please email DBA Secretary, Lauren Ross, at lauren.a.ross@duke.edu.
  • Apr 12
    Criminal Justice Policy Symposium: Screening 6:00 PM • Law School 3041

    The first Criminal Justice Policy Symposium, sponsored by the Duke Center for Criminal Justice and Professional Responsibility and the Duke Law Innocence Project, will be an exciting two-day event designed to raise awareness about current problems and propose solutions for the future. Thursday night will be highlighted by the premiere of a documentary about wrongful convictions, followed by a panel discussion with exonerees. On Friday, Reverend William Barber will deliver the event's keynote address and lunch will be provided. Students may participate in a Leadership Conference during the morning, practitioners are invited to a CLE on preparing an MAR, and everyone will come together for panel discussions on relevant policy topics in the afternoon. Contact Information: Christian Kucab, crk20@duke.edu or Bill Rose at wrt4@duke.edu.

    http://sites.duke.edu/criminaljusticesymposium/

Friday, April 13, 2012

  • Apr 13
    LENS Conference: After Afghanistan: Where to from Here All Day • Law School 3041

    Examining the state - and future - of national security law in an era with fewer active battlefields, yet one with persisting threats of technology-empowered and homegrown terrorists, concerns about balancing security and privacy, and rising peer-competitors. Sponsored by the Center on Law, Ethics and National Security with support from the Program in Public Law. For more information, contact Kathy Julian at julian@law.duke.edu.
  • Apr 13
    1L Casenote Training Session 9:30 AM • Law School 3043

    All 1Ls planning to participate in the Casenote Competition for journal membership are required to attend one of the mandatory training sessions for the Law School's electronic submission system. These short training sessions will instruct 1Ls on how to operate the Casenote's online application. Please bring your laptop. For more information, please contact Matt McGuire at matt.mcguire@duke.edu.
  • Apr 13
    Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.
  • Apr 13
    Class Gift Campaign Tabling 12:15 PM • Law School Star Commons

    For more information, contact Phil Alito at psalito@gmail.com.
  • Apr 13
    Finals Friday Study Break 4:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Join DBA for a nice study break! There will be food and drinks for the Duke law community. This is a first Friday event but we skipping the first Friday of the month due to the religious holidays. For more information, please contact Brian Flanagan at brianef52@gmail.com.
  • Apr 13
    VITA Wrap up meeting and recognition event 4:30 PM • Law School Beber Sculpture Garden

    Current VITA volunteers, IRS Spec agents, and representatives of our host agencies are invited to an end of tax year wrap-up meeting and recognition celebration. Please rsvp to burrucker@law.duke.edu.

Saturday, April 14, 2012

  • Apr 14
    LENS Conference: After Afghanistan: Where to from Here All Day • Law School 3041

    Examining the state - and future - of national security law in an era with fewer active battlefields, yet one with persisting threats of technology-empowered and homegrown terrorists, concerns about balancing security and privacy, and rising peer-competitors. Sponsored by the Center on Law, Ethics and National Security with support from the Program in Public Law. For more information, contact Kathy Julian at julian@law.duke.edu.

Monday, April 16, 2012

  • Apr 16
    OUTLaw Elections & Lavender Law info session 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Join OUTLaw for elections of President, VP, Treasurer, Communications Chair, Events Chair, 2L rep and 3L rep. We will also be talking about the Lavender Law Career Fair and Conference, a great opportunity to meet LGBT-friendly firms & organizations while learning from judges & experts in legal issues ranging from anti-gay bullying to corporate & IP law. Contact Haley Warden for info, haley.warden@duke.edu.
  • Apr 16
    DONE Awards 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    End of year awards for students, organizations, and faculty. Sponsored by DBA.
  • Apr 16
    Inside the Professor's Studio: Charlie Dunlap 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Please join us for this semester's "Inside the Professor's Studio." 3L Ashley Watkins will interview our own Charles Dunlap. Sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono, "Inside the Professor's Studio" is designed to give students fresh insight into the lives that our professors have led. The series allows our terrific faculty members to tell us a more detailed story of their professional lives than might come out through classroom snippets. Also, it's funny. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Christine Paquin at christine.paquin@duke.edu.
  • Apr 16
    CANCELED: The Amendment in Historical & Legal Context 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    How does NC's proposed "defense of marriage" amendment fit into the larger picture? This is not the first time the North Carolina has attempted to codify a constitutional amendment to resist social change. Segregation and the ban on interracial marriage were adopted into the state constitution under very similar circumstances, using very similar language. Come join Professor James Coleman, Professor Katharine Bartlett, and Supreme Court veteran Professor Walter Dellinger to discuss "Amendment One" and its relationship to the broader picture of civil rights. For more information, please contact Christine Kearsley at christine.kearsley@duke.edu.
  • Apr 16
    Last Day of Class Ice Cream Break 2:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Students, Faculty and Staff are invited to Star Commons to celebrate the last day of classes by enjoying some Ben and Jerry's Ice cream. Ice cream will be served from 2-4 in Star Commons. This event is sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs and the Dean's Office.
  • Apr 16
    Discussion and Reception in NYC with Duke Author Kevin Maillard '94 - Loving v. Virginia in a Post-Racial World: Rethinking Race, Sex, and Marriage 6:30 PM • See description

    Duke lawyers and Law alumni are invited to a special discussion and reception with Duke alum Kevin Maillard '94, Associate Professor of Law at Syracuse University, and co-author of Loving v. Virginia in a Post-Racial World: Rethinking Race, Sex, and Marriage. The book takes a look at modern families 45-years after the Supreme Court declared anti miscegenation laws unconstitutional in Loving v. Virginia. This case is often discussed in tandem with same sex marriage. Kevin will be joined by co-author Rose Cuison Villazor from Hofstra University. At Union Square West at 16th Street, NYC. Refreshments will be served. The cost to attend this event is $15 per person, and all proceeds will go to LovingDay.org, a nonprofit that "fight[s] racial prejudice through education and to build multicultural community." Learn more and register at the link above. For more information, contact Erica Gavin T'96 at erica.berg@alumni.duke.edu.

    http://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/DUKE/events/event_order.cgi?tmpl=events&event=2356896

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Thursday, April 19, 2012

  • Apr 19
    Reading and Exam Period for Spring Term Classes All Day • See description

    Reading and Exam Period for Spring Term Classes: Tuesday, April 17th through Friday, May 4th.
  • Apr 19
    Voting Study Break 12:30 PM • Law School Third Floor Mezzanine

    Want to vote on the gay marriage amendment and take a break from finals? Have some snacks and walk over to one-stop voting near the Bryan Center. Same day registration is available. For more information contact Sam Wice at Sam.Wice@duke.edu.

Friday, April 20, 2012

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Monday, April 23, 2012

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Thursday, April 26, 2012

  • Apr 26
    Reading and Exam Period for Spring Term Classes All Day • See description

    Reading and Exam Period for Spring Term Classes: Tuesday, April 17th through Friday, May 4th.
  • Apr 26
    Governing Faculty Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Janse Haywood at Haywood@law.duke.edu.
  • Apr 26
    Health Sector Management Symposia - Shortages of Prescription Drugs 7:00 PM • Fuqua School of Business Geneen Auditorium

    Shortages of prescription drugs have increased five-fold since 2004. Virtually all hospitals report shortages and at least 15 deaths have been attributed to the lack of available drugs. Fuqua's HSM program presents a panel of industry experts, hospital administrators and Fuqua faculty discussing: With established markets and supply chains in place, why are there shortages? an unintended consequence of generic substitution? a result of ex-US outsourcing?
    increasing scrutiny of manufacturing standards? What is the impact on patient care? How can the problem be fixed? What are the business opportunities? Panelists:
    1) Lynn Eschenbacher, Pharma D, MBA, Assistant Director, Clinical Services, WakeMed Health & Hospitals; 2) Havi Glaser, JD, VP for Policy & Strategic Alliances for the Generic Pharmaceutical Association; 3) David Ridley, PhD, Assistant Professor, Fuqua School of Business; 4) Michael Waitzkin, JD, Senior Scholar, Fuqua School of Business. RSVP at: https://dukefuqua.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_cUuPvhYT7sQQn52 or email hsm@fuqua.duke.edu

Friday, April 27, 2012

  • Apr 27
    Reading and Exam Period for Spring Term Classes All Day • See description

    Reading and Exam Period for Spring Term Classes: Tuesday, April 17th through Friday, May 4th.
  • Apr 27
    Judicial Studies Conference "Presidential and Judicial Oversight of Administrative Agencies" 8:30 AM • Law School 4047

    This conference, organized by Professors John de Figueiredo and Arti Rai, is designed to explore advances in the academic literature at the intersection of social science, law, and doctrine that can meaningfully be applied to executive and judicial decision-making. The conference brings together the country's leading academic minds, influential federal judges, and respected policy-makers to engage in a discussion of topics that are of mutual interest to both the theory and practice of law. By integrating the three perspectives, the goal is to have practice better inform theory and theory better inform practice.
    By invitation only.

    http://www.law.duke.edu/judicialstudies/conferences/index

  • Apr 27
    Beijing Alumni Networking Mixer 6:00 PM • See description

    Join us for the "2012 All Universities Alumni Networking Mixer" at Loong Bar, JW Marriott Beijing, China Central Place (at DaWang Lu in CBD). A meet-and-greet opportunity for all foreign university students, alumni, and friends. More than 20 American universities will be represented. Admission is 100 RMB. Questions? Contact Anna Walker at walker@law.duke.edu.

Monday, April 30, 2012

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

  • May 2
    Reading and Exam Period for Spring Term Classes All Day • See description

    Reading and Exam Period for Spring Term Classes: Tuesday, April 17th through Friday, May 4th.
  • May 2
    Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.
  • May 2
    Kay lecture at Sanford School of Public Policy 2:00 PM • See description

    Aaron Kay, Associate Professor of Management and Associate Professor Psychology & Neuroscience at Duke University, will give a lecture, "The Psychological Power of the Status Quo: On the Malleability of Justice Beliefs and Attitudes Towards Social Inequality" at the Sanford School of Public Policy. Dr. Kay's research focuses on the relation between motivation, implicit social cognition, and social issues including criminal justice. He has a particular interest in how basic motivations and needs manifest as specific social and societal beliefs. These include: justice systems, the causes and consequences of stereotyping and system justification, religious belief, political ideology, and the attitudes people hold towards their organizations and institutions. Sponsored by Duke Law and The Duke Center for Interdisciplinary Decision Sciences.

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Friday, May 4, 2012

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Friday, May 11, 2012

  • May 11
    Family Barbecue 5:00 PM • Sarah P. Duke Gardens

    Bring your family and indulge in pulled pork, barbecued chicken, coleslaw, and banana pudding (vegetarian option also provided). Tickets are $15; free for children under the age of 5.
  • May 11
    Candlelight Dinner (International students and guests) 7:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    This event proves to be one of the most special of the year, as international students' and LLM students' families and friends travel from around the world to share in graduation. Sponsored by the Office of International Studies. Attendance is free. Business casual to semi-formal attire is recommended.

Saturday, May 12, 2012

  • May 12
    Lives in the Law: Justice John Paul Stevens 2:00 PM • Law School 3041

    Dean David F. Levi interviews Associate Justice John Paul Stevens as a part of Commencement 2012 activities. Justice Stevens served on the U.S.
    Supreme Court for 35 years before he retired in 2010. President Ford once noted that Justice Stevens served "his nation well, with dignity, intellect and without
    partisan political concerns." Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear him speak about his experiences on the court and his observations on a
    distinguished life in the law. For graduating law students and faculty who RSVP'ed to this event.
  • May 12
    Law School Hooding Ceremony 5:15 PM • Cameron Indoor Stadium

    4:30 PM: student line-up; 5:15 PM- 7:30 PM: Graduation ceremony solely for the Law School. Graduating students will have their names individually read and be presented with their law hoods on stage. DVDs of the ceremony as well as individual student pictures will be available for purchase.
  • May 12
    Champagne Farewell 7:30 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Immediately following the Hooding Ceremony, Law School, Star Commons - Share a glass with friends, family, and fellow graduating students. All are welcome. There is no program.

Sunday, May 13, 2012

  • May 13
    Student Line-up 8:45 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Students will line up to proceed to Wallace Wade Stadium for the University Graduation Exercises.
  • May 13
    University Commencement Ceremony 10:00 AM • Wallace Wade Stadium

    Student line-up leaves the Law School Star Commons at 8:45 AM to walk to Wallace Wade Stadium. Commencement ceremony begins at 10 AM.
  • May 13
    Diploma Pick-up 11:30 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Stop by the Law School after the Graduation Exercises diploma pick-up and JD regalia return.

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Thursday, May 31, 2012

  • May 31
    Federal Bar-Judicial Studies Reception and Dinner in Durham 6:00 PM • See description

    A Reception and dinner with members of the Federal Bar Association and faculty and judges participating in the Judicial Studies LLM Program. Reception begins at 6:00, followed by dinner at 7:00. At the Durham Hilton, 3800 Hillsborough Road, Durham, NC. Space is limited. For registration information and other details, please contact Anna Walker at walker@law.duke.edu.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

  • Jun 6
    Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.
  • Jun 6
    Duke Law Portland Happy Hour 5:00 PM • See description

    Portland alumni and friends are invited to mingle at this special happy hour including guests from Duke Law, Katharine B. Buchanan T '92, Assistant Dean for Alumni & Development, and Sandra L. Good L '01, Regional Director. At Nel Centro (adjacent to Modera Hotel), 1408 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, OR. RSVP by June 5th. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Sally Christodoulou at 919-613-8504 or Christodoulou@law.duke.edu.

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Monday, June 11, 2012

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Monday, June 18, 2012

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

  • Jun 19
    Summer Starters Speaker Series: Paul Haagen 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    JD-LLM Program presents the Summer Starters Speaker Series with Paul Haagen. For more information, please contact Sharon Sebolt at sharon.sebolt@law.duke.edu.
  • Jun 19
    Reception and Conversation with Professor Steven Schwarcz in Paris 6:00 PM • See description

    Duke alumni in Paris are invited to a reception and conversation with Steven L. Schwarcz, the Stanley A. Star Professor of Law & Business at Duke Law. Professor Schwarcz will discuss recent happenings at Duke as well as his current study of sovereign debt restructuring options. At Weil & Associés, 26 Avenue de la Grande Armée, F-75017 Paris. Special thanks to hosts, Eric Weil L'02, Mathilde Houet-Weil L'02, and Pierre Tartinville L'04. For registration information and other details, please contact Anna Walker at walker@law.duke.edu.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Friday, June 22, 2012

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Friday, June 29, 2012

  • Jun 29
    Duke Send-Off Party and Museum Tour in Dusseldorf, Germany 6:00 PM • See description

    Law alums are invited to attend a Duke send-off party on June 29 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Orrick-Haus, Heinrich-Heine-Allee 12, 40213 Düsseldorf, followed by a guided tour of the "El Greco and Modernism" exhibition on June 30 at 3:30 p.m. at Museum Kunstpalast, Ehrenhof 4-5, 40479 Düsseldorf. To RSVP and obtain more information, please contact Heike Poschmann at heike.poschmann@orrick.com.

Monday, July 2, 2012

Friday, July 6, 2012

  • Jul 6
    Outlining Session for Summer Starters 12:00 PM • Law School 4042

    Professor Doriane Coleman will teach summer starters about law school outlines - their role in preparing you for exams and what students should include in outlines. Lunch will be served. For more information, contact Anne Sherman at sherman@law.duke.edu.

Monday, July 9, 2012

  • Jul 9
    Acing Networking Opportunities with Market and Practice Area Knowledge 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Meet Gail Cutter, the Director of Employer Relations and Student Recruiting, to learn about expectations that global law firms have for 1L students, both in terms of networking and "commercial intelligence"-- an understanding of the business of law firms, the needs of corporate clients and different practice areas. During this informal workshop, Ms. Cutter will share her experience from 20+ years on the law firm, legal recruiting and law school sides. How can you introduce yourself effectively? What research is recommended for networking events and informational interviews? How can you use your research to engage in productive conversations? What should you say if you are unsure of your interests and plans? These, and many more, questions will be answered in the course of this informal workshop. For more information, contact Oleg Kobelev at kobelev@law.duke.edu.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

  • Jul 10
    Summer Starters Speaker Series: International Practice--What it Means to Work at an International Law Firm 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Shearman & Sterling Partner Bob Treuhold, who has practiced in the firm's New York, Paris, London and Abu Dhabi offices, will discuss international careers in the law firm setting. As the former worldwide Managing Partner of Shearman & Sterling and a current leading international Capital Markets and M&A Partner, Bob will discuss his career trajectory as well as the increasingly global nature of the legal profession. For more information, contact Oleg Kobelev at kobelev@law.duke.edu.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Monday, July 16, 2012

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Friday, July 20, 2012

  • Jul 20
    Exam Prep Session for Summer Starters 12:00 PM • Law School 4042

    As a follow-up to the session on outlining, Professor Doriane Coleman will teach summer starters about preparing for and taking law school exams. Lunch will be served. For more information, contact Anne Sherman at sherman@law.duke.edu.

Monday, July 23, 2012

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Monday, August 13, 2012

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Thursday, August 16, 2012

  • Aug 16
    OCI: Segment I All Day • Off-campus

    Interviews to take place at the Hilton Hotel-Durham. For more information, contact the Career Center at careercenter@law.duke.edu.
  • Aug 16
    LEAD Week All Day • See description

    For more information, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at student_affairs@law.duke.edu.

    http://law.duke.edu/students/orientation

  • Aug 16
    Coffee with Kristina Johnson '08 from UNHCR 11:00 AM • Law School 2014

    Please join us for an information discussion with Kristina Johnson '08, to learn more about her career in international human rights law practice. Ms. Johnson is a Legal Protection Officer for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Sudan. For the past year she has been posted in Darfur, providing legal protection and humanitarian assistance to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and refugees, along with providing legal training to government and NGO partners in Sudan. Prior to this, she worked in the Sudan Office at the US State Department. Directly after graduating from Duke Law in 2008, she worked on then Senator Barack Obama's presidential campaign, and subsequently worked for President Obama in the White House for the first year of his administration. Coffee and donuts will be served.
  • Aug 16
    Turning 2L Callbacks Into Offers: 20 Tips For Success 12:30 PM • Off-campus

    Brought to you for your convenience at the Durham Hilton, all students in the midst of interview season are invited to join the Career Center team for this important program. We'll answer the most frequently asked questions about callbacks - from strategy to logistics - and remove the mystery to enhance your preparedness and maximize your success. This session will cover the same material as our later callback program on August 22, and interested students need only attend once. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, please contact Alan Dickinson at dickinson@law.duke.edu.
  • Aug 16
    New Student Welcome Reception 5:30 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Meet and mingle with your classmates, Law School faculty and administrators over beverages and hors d' oeuvres. Business casual attire is recommended.

Friday, August 17, 2012

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Sunday, August 19, 2012

  • Aug 19
    Duke Law Journal Orientation 8:00 AM • Law School 3037

    Duke Law Journal new staff editor orientation will be held on August 18th and 19th. For more information, please contact Melissa Boudreau at dukelj.me@gmail.com.
  • Aug 19
    Staff Editor Training for Duke Environmental Law and Policy Forum 8:00 AM • Law School 4047

    2L members of DELPF will join us to learn about the journal's planned events for the coming year. They will also learn about findings sources and Bluebook editing some types of sources they are more likely to encounter on our journals. They will also meet the 3L journal members they will be working with over the next year. Breakfast and lunch will be served. For more information, please contact Megan Treseder at megan.treseder@duke.edu.
  • Aug 19
    DJGLP Staff Editor Orientation 2:00 PM • Law School 3171

    DJGLP would like to welcome the 2012-2013 staff editors at a training and orientation session hosted by the 2012-2013 Executive Board. For more information, please contact Serena Rwejuna at serena.rwejuna@duke.edu.
  • Aug 19
    Duke Law & Technology Review Orientation 3:30 PM • Law School 4045

    DLTR will host an orientation session for new Staff Editors. We will cover our editing process, the note requirement, and other important policies. For more information, contact Courtney Jamison at courtney.jamison@duke.edu.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

  • Aug 21
    Street Law Teen Court Information Sessions 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Student leaders will discuss various options for sharing the law with the youth of Durham. Presentations will address involvement in Street Law through a middle school mock trial and by working with residents of a juvenile detention facility. You will also hear of opportunities to work with judges and middle school students on actual juvenile cases being heard in the Durham Teen Court and Restitution Project. Lunch will be served. For more information, contact Kim Burrucker at burrucker@law.duke.edu.
  • Aug 21
    CANCELED: Governing Faculty Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Frances Conrad at Conrad@law.duke.edu.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

  • Aug 22
    Turning 2L Callbacks Into Offers: 20 Tips For Success 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    All students in the midst of interview season are invited to join the Career Center team: http://law.duke.edu/career/staff for this important program. We'll answer the most frequently asked questions about callbacks - from strategy to logistics - and remove the mystery to enhance your preparedness and maximize your success. This session will cover the same material as our earlier callback program on August 16, and interested students need only attend once. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, please contact Alan Dickinson at dickinson@law.duke.edu.

Thursday, August 23, 2012

  • Aug 23
    Clerkship Stuffing Sessions All Day • Law School Blue Lounge

    This is a mandatory session for clerkship applicants. Applicants will be required to attend and put together all of their paper applications. All letters of recommendation will be released. To sign up or for more information, contact Rob Barton at clerkshipmanager@law.duke.edu.
  • Aug 23
    The Program in Public Law presents a Supreme Court Review (Civil) 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    The Program in Public Law presents its annual Supreme Court Review (Civil). Duke Law professors Neil Siegel, Kate Bartlett, Joseph Blocher, Maggie Lemos, and Ernie Young discuss the most significant decisions of the past term of the U.S. Supreme Court, focusing on civil cases. For more information, contact Dana Norvell at norvell@law.duke.edu.
  • Aug 23
    3Ls: Interested in business? Consider management consulting. 12:15 PM • Law School 3171

    BCG, one of the world's leading consulting firms, is hiring third year law students to join the firm as a management consultant following graduation. The deadline to apply is September 7, 2012. On Thursday, August 23, BCG will host an information session (with lunch!) that you should attend if interested or to learn more. In addition to a general business interest, BCG is looking for intellectual curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to make valuable contributions to client projects from day one. For more information, contact the Career Center at careercenter@law.duke.edu.

    BCG also invites you to meet more BCGers, on Monday, August 20, from 4-6PM. Consultants from a number of professional backgrounds will participate in a program and meet students from many of Duke's graduate and professional schools. This meeting is on West Campus in Schiciano Auditorium in the Fitzpatrick Building (five minutes from the Law School down Science Drive).

Friday, August 24, 2012

  • Aug 24
    Clerkship Stuffing Sessions All Day • Law School Blue Lounge

    This is a mandatory session for clerkship applicants. Applicants will be required to attend and put together all of their paper applications. All letters of recommendation will be released. To sign up or for more information, contact Rob Barton at clerkshipmanager@law.duke.edu.
  • Aug 24
    Clerkship Wrap-Up: Preparing for Interviews 3:00 PM • Law School 4047

    Join us for a quick recap of the clerkship application season, and learn what to expect once your applications have been sent out. Topics covered will include setting up interviews, interview prep, and interview follow-up. All rising 3Ls applying for clerkships are strongly urged to attend. For more information, please contact Rob Barton at clerkshipmanager@law.duke.edu.

Monday, August 27, 2012

  • Aug 27
    No Upper Level Classes All Day • See description

    2L and 3L students will be attending call back interviews. First-year classes remain in session.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

  • Aug 28
    No Upper Level Classes All Day • See description

    2L and 3L students will be attending call back interviews. First-year classes remain in session.
  • Aug 28
    Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.
  • Aug 28
    Class of 2015: Foundations of Professional Development, Required Program with the Career Center 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Your career as a lawyer is underway. Just as success in Contracts requires your mastery of a distinct body of knowledge and set of professional skills, so it is with your career. This initial course in the Professional Development Curriculum will cover goals to set, concrete steps to take now, and proven keys to professional success.

    Please note: Attendance is required for all members of the Class of 2015 and lunch will be served. For additional information, contact Alan Dickinson at dickinson@law.duke.edu.
  • Aug 28
    App Chat: iPad Loaner Program 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    This month's App Chat will cover the Law School's new iPad Loaner Program. Learn how to check out an iPad, what apps are available on the device, and what accessories are available as well. Questions and discussion are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. The App Chat is a monthly gathering of mobile device users (and future users) to share and discuss productive ways of using mobile applications. Any Duke Law Community member (faculty, staff, or student) is encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Hollie White at hollie.white@law.duke.edu.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

  • Aug 29
    Asian Law Student Association Kick-Off Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4049

    The Asian Law Student Association invites students to attend its kick-off meeting. Come meet the executive board, learn about the organization, and hear about the upcoming events for the year. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Angela Ryu at angela.ryu@duke.edu.
  • Aug 29
    Intramural Captains Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Quick orientation for all captains of softball and bowling teams. Attendance is mandatory for all 1L softball captains. Email the Athletic Chair at nsa12@duke.edu with any questions.
  • Aug 29
    Guardian ad Litem Information Session 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Current Duke Law Guardian ad Litems and Shirley Harley-Smith, Guardian ad Litem District Administrator will share with you information on how you can help better the lives of abused, neglected or dependent children. Please be prepared to complete an application and possibly schedule an interview. For more information, please contact Kim Burrucker at burrucker@law.duke.edu.

Thursday, August 30, 2012

  • Aug 30
    Public Interest and Pro Bono Ice Cream Social 8:45 AM • See description

    Stop by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono to enjoy treats and ice cream. While there, please take the pro bono pledge and sign-up for the Public Interest listserv.
  • Aug 30
    Professional Portrait Photo Session for Students 10:00 AM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Get a professional portrait taken for your Student Directory profile. Duke Photography will hold a photo session in the Blue Lounge on Thursday, Aug. 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For this special session only, Duke Law will pay for the sitting fees and you will be able to purchase the photo of your choice (either a digital file and/or order prints). The cost of a digital download is $25, which is the discounted Duke Law Student price. All incoming students are strongly encouraged to submit a professional portrait to the Duke Law Student Directory (www.law.duke.edu/studir), which is used by employers and faculty (as well as your classmates) to identify students. You may sign up for the photo session by visiting http://bit.ly/y51tAr. You will be able to review and purchase your photos from the session on Duke Photography's web site. Don't forget to wear business attire! For more information please contact Elizabeth Green at elizabeth.green@law.duke.edu.
  • Aug 30
    Federalist Society Kickoff Party 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Come join the Federalist Society's Board and other members to learn about the Federalist Society, our mission, and our plans for the year. Of course, we'll also have some sort of sweet treat to share and facilitate the learning. I'm sure I read somewhere that ice cream improves memory. For more information please contact Phil Aubart at pla4@duke.edu.
  • Aug 30
    Community Round Table 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    The first Community Round Table of the year, for Duke Law's Student Organizations. Presidents and Treasurers of student organizations will receive information on funding, event planning, and more. For more information, please contact Sarah Battersby at sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu.
  • Aug 30
    Duke Law Innocence Project Initial Interest Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Come learn about the work of the Innocence Project! Volunteers can participate in active investigations of clients' cases, research and policy work surrounding wrongful convictions, reintegration of exonerees, and outreach to the local community. Applications will be distributed during the meeting and lunch will be served. For more information, contact Ellie Marranzini at elmarranzini@gmail.com.
  • Aug 30
    DBA Thursday 4:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    The Duke Bar Association is hosting its first "DBA Thursday." These events will replace "First Fridays" and are meant to increase interaction, communication, and camaraderie between and amongst the students, the faculty, and the staff. This Thursday's event will be an opportunity to meet the representatives of the DBA. For more information, please contact Brian Flanagan at brian.flanagan@duke.edu.

Friday, August 31, 2012

  • Aug 31
    Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.
  • Aug 31
    Student Activities Fair 4:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Interested in joining a student group? Come to the Student Activities Fair to learn more from the many Duke Law student organizations! For more information, please contact the Office of Student Affairs.
  • Aug 31
    Off the Record A Cappella Auditions 6:00 PM • Law School 4045

    Off the Record, Duke Law¿s co-ed a cappella group, is looking for new members for the 2012-13 school year. Auditions will be held on Friday, August 31st from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, September 2nd from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. No prior singing experience is necessary. To sign up for a spot or get more information, please email dukeofftherecord@gmail.com.

Saturday, September 1, 2012

  • Sep 1
    Guantanamo Clinic Standdown 8:30 AM • Law School 4172

    Required training session for all students enrolled in the Guantanamo Defense Clinic. Meals will be provided. For more information, please contact Gabriela McQuade at McQuade@law.duke.edu.

Sunday, September 2, 2012

  • Sep 2
    Guantanamo Clinic Standdown 8:30 AM • Law School 4172

    Required training session for all students enrolled in the Guantanamo Defense Clinic. Meals will be provided. For more information, please contact Gabriela McQuade at McQuade@law.duke.edu.
  • Sep 2
    Off the Record A Cappella Auditions 7:00 PM • Law School 4045

    Off the Record, Duke Law¿s co-ed a cappella group, is looking for new members for the 2012-13 school year. Auditions will be held on Friday, August 31st from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, September 2nd from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. No prior singing experience is necessary. To sign up for a spot or get more information, please email dukeofftherecord@gmail.com.

Monday, September 3, 2012

  • Sep 3
    Duke Law Democrats Kick-Off 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Come join the Duke Law Democrats kick-off. Help support President Obama and Democrats this election season.

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

  • Sep 4
    2Ls: Conducting a Public Interest or Government Job Search 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Please join us for a program highlighting the many opportunities for SUMMER employment with government and public interest employers. We will discuss sources for finding jobs and application tips. The program is designed for 2Ls and will include time for Q&A. Sponsored by the Career and Professional Development Center and the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono. For more information, contact the Career Center at careercenter@law.duke.edu.
  • Sep 4
    Women Law Students Association Initial Interest Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Come learn about the Women Law Students Association! Applications for 1L reps will be distributed during the meeting and lunch will be served. For more information email us at wlsa.duke@gmail.com.
  • Sep 4
    It's Constitutional, What Now? 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    The Supreme Court's health care ruling was an extremely important, and perhaps surprising, decision. Come discuss it with Professor Neil Siegel (whose writings may have influenced part of the opinion), Professor Steven Sachs (author on health reform and former clerk to Chief Justice Roberts), and Asheesh Agarwal of Ogletree Deakins (an authority on the possible impacts of the decision). Professor Ernie Young will moderate. Watch live on ustream. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the American Constitution Society, the Federalist Society, and the Health Law Society. For more information, contact Christina Mullen at christina.m.mullen@gmail.com.

    http://www.ustream.tv/dukelaw.

  • Sep 4
    Duke Law Democrats - Phone Banking for Obama 4:00 PM • Law School 4040

    Join us to make calls for the Obama for America campaign. Full training will be provided. Come for the whole time, or just part of it! For more information, please contact Devon Damiano at devon.damiano@duke.edu.
  • Sep 4
    Kickoff for the National Security Law Society 4:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Come grab some free food and join Duke Law's National Security Law Society (NSLS) as we start the academic year with a kickoff event focused on 1Ls: Interested 2Ls and 3Ls are also welcome to attend. At this kickoff, we hope to introduce the National Security Law Society, provide a brief overview of related internship and career opportunities, and advertise our upcoming events and leadership opportunties. For more information, please contact Christopher Pilch at christopher.pilch@duke.edu.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

  • Sep 5
    BLSA General Body Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    All students are invited to attend the first General Body Meeting for the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) for the 2012-13 year. Please come and hear about upcoming events and opportunities sponsored by BLSA. Students will also be introduced to the BLSA executive board and meet various faculty members and professors. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Linda Atiase at linda.atiase@duke.edu.
  • Sep 5
    The Program in Public Law presents a Supreme Court Review (Criminal) 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    The Program in Public Law presents its annual Supreme Court Review (Criminal). Duke Law professors Neil Siegel, Sam Buell, Jim Coleman, Nita Farahany, and Lisa Griffin review the most significant decisions of the past term of the U.S. Supreme Court, focusing on criminal cases. Watch live on ustream at: http://www.ustream.tv/dukelaw. For more information, please contact Dana Norvell at norvell@law.duke.edu.

    http://www.ustream.tv/dukelaw

  • Sep 5
    1Ls: Planning for a Public Interest or Government Career 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Think you might want a career in government, a nonprofit, or with some other public interest employer? Learn about the steps you can take during law school to position yourself for the public interest career of your choice. Hear about events like the Equal Justice Works Career Fair, Duke Law Weekend in DC, the Public Interest Retreat and more. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center and the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono. For more information, please contact Emily Sharples at careercenter@law.duke.edu.
  • Sep 5
    Wellness Wednesday: Intro to Student Health 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Do you know who you can see on campus when you're feeling sick? Do you know what your student health insurance covers? Jean Hanson, the associate director for clinical services at Student Health, will provide an overview of Student Health services and answer your questions about resources. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs.
  • Sep 5
    Veterans Disability Assistance Project Information Session 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Join the Veterans Disability Assistance Project and help American veterans receive the disability benefits they deserve through service to our nation. This interest meeting will provide information about how students can team up with attorneys to research, file, and appeal disability claims on behalf of American veterans before the Veterans Administration. Lunch will be served. For more information please contact Burrucker@law.duke.edu.
  • Sep 5
    Hispanic Law Students Association (HLSA) Kickoff Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4049

    Join us for the first meeting of the year! We will be discussing upcoming events for the fall semester, including visits from law firms and mixers with affiinity groups from other graduate programs. Come enjoy delicious tacos and quesadillas from the best place in town. Anyone interested in Latin America is welcome!
  • Sep 5
    Christian Legal Society presents Justice Matters, a Durham-based non-profit 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    The Executive Director of Justice Matters will speak about her organization, which provides legal services to low-income residents of Durham and the surrounding area. She will also share about how law students can get involved in free legal clinics and other community-based resources for the underprivileged. For more information, please contact Chris Thompson at crt6@duke.edu.
  • Sep 5
    HUD Information Session on the 2013-2014 Legal Honors Program 3:00 PM • Law School 4049

    Join members of the Department of Housing & Urban Development staff as they share information concerning the 2013-2014 Legal Honors Program with the HUD Office of General Counsel. For more information, please contact the Career Center at careercenter@law.duke.edu.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

  • Sep 6
    CANCELLED - Coffee with Army JAG 9:30 AM • Law School 4172

    Join the Army JAG for an informal question and answer session about their application process and other aspects of their practice. If you intend to apply to Army JAG, it is highly recommended you attend this session. Coffee will be served. For more information, contact the Career Center at careercenter@law.duke.edu.
  • Sep 6
    VDAP -- SF180 training 12:15 PM • Law School 4046

    Retired NC Veterans Service Officer, Lou Washington will provide training to VDAP members on completion of the SF-180. The SF-180 is a critical application that allows veterans to obtain their discharge papers, DD-214, apply for discharge upgrades and a host of other benefits. Training is open to VDAP members only. RSVP is required. Lunch will be served. For more information, please contact Kim Burrucker at burrucker@law.duke.edu.
  • Sep 6
    Career Kickoff and Pass the Bar for LLMs 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Join the Career Center and International Studies Office for an overview of US bar exams and job hunting in the United States and abroad. For more information, please contact Oleg Kobelev at kobelev@law.duke.edu.
  • Sep 6
    3Ls: Conducting a Public Interest or Government Job Search 12:15 PM • Law School 4044

    Please join us for a program highlighting the many opportunities for post-graduate employment with government and public interest employers. We will discuss sources for finding jobs and application tips. The program is designed for 3Ls and will include time for Q&A. Sponsored by the Career and Professional Development Center and the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono. For more information, contact the Career Center at careercenter@law.duke.edu.
  • Sep 6
    Coalition Against Gendered Violence Information Session 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    This is the interest meeting for the Coalition Against Gendered Violence. At the meeting we will discuss 1L representative selection, ideas for the year's events, and more. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Julienne DeWalt at julienne.dewalt@duke.edu.
  • Sep 6
    PILF Volunteer Orientation 5:00 PM • Law School 3041

    You must join PILF Wed. Sept 5th during lunch OR Thur. Sept 6 at 5pm and sign a Volunteer Code of Conduct in order to be able to volunteer for PILF this year. Your 20 hours of volunteer help will aid us in achieving our fundraising goals which means we will have money to distribute at the end of the year for your unpaid internships!
  • Sep 6
    Duke Law School Bench-Bar Reception 6:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    By invitation only.

Friday, September 7, 2012

  • Sep 7
    Coffee with Navy JAG 9:30 AM • Law School 4040

    Join the Navy JAG for an informational session, complete with coffee and snack. It is highly recommended you attend this session if you intend to apply to the Navy JAG. For more information, contact the Career Center at careercenter@law.duke.edu
  • Sep 7
    Public Interest Lunchtime Speaker Series I - Government Attorneys 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Interested in pursuing a career as a government prosecutor? Please join us, as a panel of district attorneys, U.S. Attorneys, and attorneys from the NC Department of Justice talk and answer questions about their career paths. Lunch will be provided. Co-sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono, the Government and Public Service Society, and the Career and Professional Development Center. Contact Laura Brockington at brockington@law.duke.edu for more information.
  • Sep 7
    Speaker Series I Question & Answer Session - Government Attorneys 1:30 PM • Law School 3000

    Please join us for an informal question and answer session with district attorneys, U.S. Attorneys, and attorneys from the NC Department of Justice. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Co-sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono, the Government and Public Service Society, and the Career and Professional Development Center. Contact Laura Brockington at brockington@law.duke.edu for more information.

Monday, September 10, 2012

  • Sep 10
    Human Rights Law Society Kick-off Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Join the Human Rights Law Society for an introduction to the group and information session upcoming events for the year. We will also talk about opportunities to get involved with the board! Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Lilia Lopez at lilia.lopez@duke.edu
  • Sep 10
    Environmental Law Society Kick-off Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Join us for lunch to learn about the Environmental Law Society and get involved in our many upcoming projects. For further information, please contact Devon Damiano at devon.damiano@duke.edu.
  • Sep 10
    Duke Law ACLU Kick-Off 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Like liberty? If so, come to the Duke Law ACLU Kick-Off for a brief introduction to the group and an overview of our goals for the semester. Board positions are available! If you are interested in one, make sure to come. Lunch will be served. For more information, please contact Steve Wagner at sdw27@duke.edu.
  • Sep 10
    Influential Works Series 3:30 PM • Law School 4042

    Discussion by participants of previously published influential work by one of the Duke Law faculty members in order to become better acquainted with some of the most significant scholarship that has been generated over the years by Duke faculty. For more information, please contact Katy Musolino at musolino@law.duke.edu.
  • Sep 10
    Business Law Society Kick-Off BBQ - Off Campus 6:30 PM • See description

    Come join Business Law Society's Executive Board for a BBQ mixer! You will have the opportunity to mingle with Board members and learn more about BLS and how to get involved this year. Food and drinks will be served. The event starts at 6:30 at 2811 Fairlawn Road, Durham, NC 27705. Please RSVP, by clicking on the title of the event, to ensure we have enough food. If you have any questions, contact the Executive Board at dukelawbls@gmail.com

    http://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEl6bjVvaDh3NDhncXJMS0RNcDViSFE6MQ#gid=0

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

  • Sep 11
    1L/2L Mock Trial Interest Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Interested in joining the Mock Trial Board? Want to learn more about Mock Trial? Want to learn the difference between Mock Trial and Moot Court? Come to this info session. For more information, please contact Ali at alison.schultz@duke.edu. Food will be provided.
  • Sep 11
    International Law Society Kick - off Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Come learn about the International Law Society. Find out about our events and panels, join our language tables for casual conversation in a variety of languages, learn about International Week (including a cultural extravaganza), and get involved! And enjoy international cuisine. For more information, please contact Erica Kassman at erica.kassman@duke.edu
  • Sep 11
    Intellectual Property and Cyberlaw Society Kick-off 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Come learn about the Intellectual Property and Cyberlaw Society's exciting plans for the coming year (hint: they involve exciting subjects like technology, internet regulation, and art)! Learn how to get involved! Eat lunch! For more information contact Seth Ascher at seth.ascher@duke.edu.
  • Sep 11
    National Security Law Society's Mixer for Students Interested in Government or Military Service 5:00 PM • See description

    Walk over to the Armadillo Grill, grab some food or drink, and meet members of the National Security Law Society and other 2Ls and 3Ls who have worked for the Federal Government, the U.S. Military, or national security focused law firms. This should be a great opportunity for 1Ls to learn about careers in federal or state government, the military, or law firms that practice national security law. For more information, please contact Chris Pilch at christopher.pilch@duke.edu.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

  • Sep 12
    JD/LLM Lives in International Law: Alumni Panel on Practicing International Corporate Law 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    The JD-LLM Speaker Series "Lives in International Law" will host David Shuford, JD/LLM 2002, and Mark Bolin, JD/LLM 2011 for a panel discussion on practicing corporate and transactional law across-borders. Lunch will be served. To help us order food, please RSVP if planning to attend. For more information, contact Oleg Kobelev at kobelev@law.duke.edu.

    http://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_77KknjvaOybX1Nb

  • Sep 12
    Sports & Entertainment Law Society Kick-Off Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    The Sports & Entertainment Law Society invites students to attend its kick-off meeting. Come meet the executive board, learn about the organization, and hear about the upcoming events for the year. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Shelby Highstein at shelby.highstein@duke.edu.
  • Sep 12
    OutLaw Kick-off Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Come meet OutLaw members and learn more about our activities on campus. We are the LGBT Affinity group at the law school. There are 1L board positions available, so if you are interested, come to the meeting to learn more about the opportunity to serve on the OutLaw Executive Board. Lunch will be served. (Allies welcomed!) If you have questions, contact OutLaw President, Brandon Edmond at brandon.edmond@duke.edu.
  • Sep 12
    Health Law Society Kick-off Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Interested in health law? Curious what it is? Come hear what the Health Law Society is planning for the year, including pro bono projects, lunch panels, career advice sessions, and social events. You can also learn how to get involved (such as leadership positions) and meet others interested in the field. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Christina Mullen at christina.m.mullen@gmail.com.

Thursday, September 13, 2012

  • Sep 13
    International Criminal Court Student Network Kick-Off Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Interested in criminal law or international law? Why not combine the two? Join the International Criminal Court Student Network (ICCSN) for our first general meeting. Learn about the possibility of taking a trip to the Hague over Spring Break and what's going on in the International Criminal Court today. We will also have information about upcoming events and how to become an ICCSN board member. Lunch will be served. For more information, contact Julie Coleman at julie.coleman@duke.edu.
  • Sep 13
    Southern Justice Spring Break Trip Information Session 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Student leaders will provide information on the various opportunities available for the annual spring break legal service trips. We are currently offering locations in Appalachia Kentucky, Atlanta, GA, Miami, FL, New Orleans, LA, Jackson, MS and a Wills Drafting project in rural North Carolina. A pizza lunch will be provided. Please bring your own beverage. For more information please contact Kim Burrucker at burrucker@law.duke.edu.
  • Sep 13
    "Becoming a Law Professor: Panel on Teaching at Law Schools" 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    Professors Kate Bartlett, Nita Farahany, and Margaret Hu will give advice on starting a career in legal academia. Topics will include publishing, fellowships, and the teaching market. All students considering careers in teaching at law schools are strongly encouraged to attend. Please look at the resources at http://www.law.duke.edu/teaching/teachingmarket before the panel, as the discussion will build on those materials. The first link on that page, http://ww3.lawschool.cornell.edu/faculty-pages/wendel/teaching.htm, is written by Duke Law graduate Brad Wendel, now a professor at Cornell Law School. It may be a bit too daunting (it makes teaching jobs seem impossible to obtain), but it accurately reflects the kinds of things that faculties look for, and the centrality of scholarship. For more information, please contact Barak Richman at richman@law.duke.edu.
  • Sep 13
    Rethinking Reporter's Privilege: Anonymous Speech & Journalists' Sources 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    The Program in Public Law presents Professor RonNell Andersen Jones (J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University). Forty years ago, in Branzburg v. Hayes, the Supreme Court made its first and only inquiry into the constitutional protection of the relationship between a reporter and a confidential source, resulting in a reporter-focused "privilege" now widely regarded to be doctrinally questionable and deeply inconsistent in application. Jones argues that the Court should abandon its reporter-based approach to confidential-source cases and suggests that analyzing these cases based on the anonymous speech rights of sources rather than on the information-flow or news gathering rights of the reporters will more fully acknowledge the scope of First Amendment interests at stake and eliminate the need to define who is a "reporter" for purposes of the privilege--a task that has become increasingly complicated as technological changes alter the primary mechanisms for gathering and disseminating news. Watch live on ustream at: http://www.ustream.tv/dukelaw

    http://www.ustream.tv/dukelaw

  • Sep 13
    Duke Charlotte/Duke Law Club Present "March Madness and Big-Time College Sports: What Is the Way Forward for Players, Schools and Society?" 6:30 PM • See description

    Don't miss this opportunity to see old and meet new Duke friends as well as hear our panelists Jay Bilas, Janet Hill, and Paul Haagen. They will discuss the sustainability of the amateurism model used by the NCAA for generations, whether college athletes should be paid a stipend or permitted to earn money, and the regulation and realities of playing college sports at the highest level, among other topics.

    http://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/DUKE/events/DUKE2358985.html

Friday, September 14, 2012

  • Sep 14
    Public Interest Lunchtime Speaker Series II - Education Law 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Interested in pursuing a career in public service? Join us for the second event in the series, a panel of attorneys who practice education law: Dannelle Walker, Tennessee Board of State Education; Professor Jane Wettach, Duke Law Children's Law Clinic; and Kate Hendricks, Deputy General Counsel, Duke University Counsel's Office. Lunch will be provided. Co-sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono, the Education Law Society, and the Career and Professional Development Center. Contact Laura Brockington at brockington@law.duke.edu for more information.
  • Sep 14
    Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.
  • Sep 14
    POSTPONED: Duke Law Wellness: Tour of Duke Gardens 12:30 PM • See description

    Take time to relax with Duke Law! Join Professor Tom Metzloff in a tour of Duke Gardens. Meet in the 3rd Floor Loggia at 12:30pm to travel to Duke Gardens. Please sign up in OSA if you are interested in attending. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs.
  • Sep 14
    Speaker Series II Question & Answer Session - Education Law Attorneys 1:30 PM • Law School 3000

    Please join us for an informal question and answer session with a panel of attorneys who practice education law. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Co-sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono, the Education Law Society, and the Career and Professional Development Center. Contact Laura Brockington at brockington@law.duke.edu for more information.
  • Sep 14
    Duke Law Innocence Project New Member Training 2:00 PM • Law School 4047

    New members will join us for an annual mandatory training weekend. For more information, please contact Ellie Marranzini at elmarranzini@gmail.com.

Monday, September 17, 2012

  • Sep 17
    The "Caveman Blogger" and Government Regulation of Internet Speech 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Join the Federalist Society, Mr. Steve Cooksey and Mr. Jeff Rowes of the Institute for Justice for discussion of government regulation of internet speech. Can the Government ban your paleo-health advice blog? Do you need a certification to offer health advice online? Mr. Cooksey adopted the "Paleo" lifestyle and transformed his life. Mr. Rowes is defending that lifestyle and the ability to spread the word about it. For more information please contact Phil Aubart at pla4@duke.edu.
  • Sep 17
    Jessup Cup Interest Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Join the Moot Court Board to learn about this year's intramural Jessup Cup competition. The problem will involve questions of international law and use of force. Jessup Cup is a great opportunity to practice oral advocacy and learn about current issues in international law. A number of participants who perform well in the competition will receive invitations to join the Moot Court Board. Contact Ed Bersuder at etb4@duke.edu for more information.
  • Sep 17
    IAC Group of Lawyers from Ukraine 2:00 PM • Law School 4040

    As part of the International Affairs Council's "Open World Program" six lawyers from the Ukraine will visit the law school on Monday, September 17, 2012. For more information, please contact Stefanie Kandzia at stefanie.kandzia@law.duke.edu.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

  • Sep 18
    Dean's 1L Lecture Series 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Professor Guy Charles will deliver the fourth (and final) Dean's lecture of the fall semester with a talk focused on the upcoming election. All 1Ls and LEAD Fellows should plan to attend. For more information please contact Anne Sherman at sherman@law.duke.edu.
  • Sep 18
    JD/MBA Society Kickoff Meeting! 7:00 PM • Law School 4044

    Come meet other members of the JD/MBA Society at our kickoff meeting/social! We will also discuss the club's plans for the year and opportunities to get involved as well. Food will be served. For more information, please contact Jayesh Needham at jmn23@duke.edu.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

  • Sep 19
    Government and Public Service Society Introductory Meet and Greet 12:15 PM • Law School 4049

    The Government and Public Service Society would like to meet students, new and old, interested in opportunities and careers in public interest and government. Want to be a district attorney, work on Capitol Hill, or lead a non-profit? Want to participate in conferences, social events, and volunteer opportunities at Duke? Then please attend and learn more about GPS and our plans for the 2012-13 school year! For more information, please contact Daniel Prichard at prichard.daniel@gmail.com.
  • Sep 19
    Governing Faculty Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Frances Conrad at Conrad@law.duke.edu.
  • Sep 19
    Refugee Asylum Support Project Information Session 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Come learn about what it means to be a part of the Refugee Asylum Support Project and find out how to get involved. We will talk about the kinds of research we do, our country condition reports and memos we write in order to help secure asylum for individuals seeking refuge in the US. 1Ls, 2Ls, and 3Ls looking to get involved are welcome. For more information, please contact Erica Kassman at Erica.Kassman@duke.edu.
  • Sep 19
    JD/MBA Information Panel 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Interested in the 4 year JD/MBA dual degree program? Find out more about the application process, class credits, and potential careers at this panel event. Speakers include Fuqua Admissions, Duke Law Academic Advising, and current JD/MBA students. Food will be provided. For more information, please contact the Business Law Society at dukelawbls@gmail.com.
  • Sep 19
    SJD Association Kick-off Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Interested in learning more about Duke Law's (mysterious) SJD candidates and the SJD program? Come meet the SJDs and learn more about the SJD Association, its activties, and what it can do for you. We welcome everyone from the law school community, especially Visiting Scholars and students interested in careers in academia. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the DBA. For more information, please contact Xiao Recio-Blanco at xr5@duke.edu.
  • Sep 19
    Passing the Bar for 3Ls 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    It is already time to plan for the Bar Exam. Learn about the nuts & bolts of bar exams, and more from experienced professionals. More information forthcoming; contact the Career Center at careercenter@law.duke.edu with any questions.
  • Sep 19
    CLS: Gospel of Mark Bible Study 12:15 PM • Law School 3171

    Come join the Christian Legal Society in a weekly Bible study of the Gospel of Mark! All are welcome! For more information, contact David Unwin at david.unwin@duke.edu.
  • Sep 19
    DBA Finance Committee Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4044

    The DBA Finance Committee meets to approve funding requests from DBA sponsored organizations. If you would like to request funding, please fill out the form below and send a representative to the meeting at least two weeks prior to your event. Please contact Blair Perkins at Blair.Perkins@duke.edu with questions.

    http://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEIzMVhaMHpzbmhxUlYtOGdWOHhQaXc6MQ#gid=0

Thursday, September 20, 2012

  • Sep 20
    Coffee with Army JAG 9:30 AM • Law School 4040

    Join the Army JAG for an informal question and answer session about their application process and other aspects of their practice. If you intend to apply to Army JAG, it is highly recommended you attend this session. Coffee will be served. For more information, contact the Career Center at careercenter@law.duke.edu.
  • Sep 20
    "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," One Year Later 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    In December of 2010, Congress passed the repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, which prevented gay and lesbian people from openly serving in the military. Congressional repeal of DADT then became effective in September 2011. Join WLSA, OutLaw, and ACS as we reflect on the repeal of DADT with a panel of lawyers that helped achieve this victory for equality in the military. Our panelists will discuss their work on the issue, including lobbying Congress and arguing before the Ninth Circuit in Log Cabin Republicans v. United States. Food will be provided. For more information, contact Shauna Woods at sew38@duke.edu.
  • Sep 20
    Language Tables Kickoff 12:15 PM • Law School Blue Lounge

    The International Law Society will be kicking off its year of Language Tables Lunches. The Language Tables are a way for students to have lunch while conversing in another language. This year, anticipated Language Tables will be Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, and Russian, with others to be added based on interest. Lunch will be provided. Please contact James Waters at james.waters@duke.edu for more information.
  • Sep 20
    Immigration Education Project Kick-off 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    Come learn about the Immigration Education Project's plans for the upcoming year! We have some ideas for expanding our community outreach program and would welcome your contribution. We would love to see our 2Ls and 3Ls back again, and welcome our new 1Ls. Please RSVP to Kim Burrucker at burrucker@law.duke.edu no later than 24 hours in advance for lunch. For more information, please contact Sonya Shao at sonya.shao@duke.edu or Kristi Lundstrom at kristi.lundstrom@duke.edu.
  • Sep 20
    DBA Presents: Meet the Visiting Faculty 4:30 PM • Law School Star Commons

    The DBA will have pizza and refreshments for the students and faculty to encourage interaction between the two groups. This Thursday's event will be geared particularly towards the visiting faculty members. Students of these faculty members should encourage them to attend. For more information contact Brian Flanagan at bef11@duke.edu.
  • Sep 20
    Who Owns the Past? A Cross-Cultural Roundtable 5:00 PM • Nasher Museum of Art

    Who Owns the Past? is a meeting of local leaders in the field of cultural property issues. Join Professor Deborah DeMott, David F. Cavers Professor of Law, with Professors Carla Antonaccio and Vincas Steponaitis and Nasher Director, Kimerly Rorschach to discuss the very real problems of repatriation, looting, displaying and acquiring antiquities, and ideas for advancing legal and practical solutions to these problems. A complimentary reception will follow. This event is presented in concert with the exhibition Eat, Pray, Weave: Ancient Peruvian Art from the Nasher Collection.

Friday, September 21, 2012

  • Sep 21
    Public Interest Lunchtime Speaker Series III - Health Care Law 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Interested in exploring careers in health law and public interest? Come meet Adam Searing, Director of the Health Access Coalition for the North Carolina Justice Center, who was recently named a "Champion of Change" by the White House, Bethany Burgon, Assistant Attorney General at the North Carolina Department of Justice's Human Services/Medical Facilities Division, and Gene Matthews, chief legal advisor to the CDC in Atlanta from 1979 to 2004, who is now Director of the Network for Public Health Law - Southeastern Region. Lunch will be provided. Co-sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono, the Health Law Society, and the Career and Professional Development Center. Contact Laura Brockington at brockington@law.duke.edu for more information.
  • Sep 21
    Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.
  • Sep 21
    Duke Law Wellness: Yoga Class 1:00 PM • See description

    Take time out of your busy week and relax with Duke Law! Join your fellow law students in a private yoga class, located in room 110A in Wilson Rec Center. Please bring your Duke ID. Meet in the 3rd Floor Loggia at 1pm to walk over to Wilson Rec Center together. Please sign up in OSA if you are interested in attending. Contact Sarah Battersby at sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu with questions.
  • Sep 21
    Speaker Series III Question and Answer Session - Health Care Law 1:30 PM • Law School 3000

    Please join us for an informal question and answer session with a panel of attorneys who practice health care law. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Co-sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono, the Health Law Society, and the Career and Professional Development Center. Contact Laura Brockington at brockington@law.duke.edu for more information.
  • Sep 21
    San Diego Alumni Gathering with Prof. Sara Sun Beale 5:30 PM • See description

    Alumni are invited to gather with special Duke Law guest Sara Sun Beale, Charles L. B. Lowndes Professor of Law, and alumni visiting for the Federal Bar Association Annual Meeting and Convention. At the Top of the Hyatt Bar, Manchester Grand Hyatt, One Market Place, San Diego, CA 92101. RSVP at link by September 14. For more information, contact Carol Lilley at carol.lilley@law.duke.edu. (Note: This location is subject to change, depending on the number of RSVPs received. Duke Law will email all attendees before the gathering to confirm the location.)

    http://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1Y0TAttSj5TiKq1

Saturday, September 22, 2012

  • Sep 22
    J. Reuben Clark Law Society Kick-off 4:00 PM • See description

    Come join the J. Reuben Clark Law Society for our kick-off event! We will be enjoying nature and getting to know each other at Eno River State Park. Families welcome. For more information, please contact Megan Treseder at megan.treseder@duke.edu.

Monday, September 24, 2012

  • Sep 24
    Duke Environmental Law Conference - "Conservative Visions of Our Environment" 10:00 AM • See description

    at Reynolds Auditorium -
    Conservative politicians, academics and professionals will gather to articulate their vision for a conservative approach to environmental issues. Please join us for the 2012 Duke Environmental Law conference, co-sponsored by the Federalist Society.
    Click on the event title for more information and to register. Watch live on ustream at:
    http://www.ustream.tv/ucae.

    http://www.planetreg.com/e8318418197415

  • Sep 24
    CPDC Student Advisory Board Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    This is one of four regularly scheduled meetings of the 2012-13 Student Advisory Board. The Board consists of students from all years and provides advice and feedback to the Career Center and Faculty Committee on Career & Professional Development and is involved in important decisions impacting career planning and related topics of importance to the law school community. For more information, contact Emily Sharples at careercenter@law.duke.edu.
  • Sep 24
    South Asian Law Students Association Kick-Off Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    Come meet members of the South Asian Law Student Association (SALSA) at our kickoff meeting/social! We will also discuss the club's plans for the year and what you may be interested in doing with the club. Food will be served. For more information, please contact Sudeep Paul at sudeep.paul@duke.edu.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

  • Sep 25
    Mock Trial Skills Session: Opening and Closing Arguments 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Professor Reeves will present on opening and closing arguments. This skills session is designed to teach students the basics of trial advocacy necessary to compete in the Twiggs-Beskind Cup and try out for the Mock Trial Board. Lunch will be provided at this event. We strongly encourage anyone interested in participating in the Twiggs-Beskind cup to attend. For more information please contact Caroline Coates at caroline.coates@duke.edu.
  • Sep 25
    The Next Round of Challenges to the ACA 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Just when you thought the debate over the legality of the ACA was over, problems with the actual statutory language may derail the bill yet. Join the Federalist Society and Professor Jonathan Adler from Case Western University to learn about this new challenge to the ACA. Professor Adler is the co-author of a white paper on the issue which looks at the permissibility of subsidizing Federally run insurance exchanges under the statutory language. http://www.cato.org/publications/commentary/obamacare-survives-legal-bat... On May 18 the IRS finalized a rule making credits available through federal exchanges, contrary to the express language of the ACA. Is this a serious challenge? What should you know? Join us, lunch will be served! For more information please contact Phil Aubart at pla4@duke.edu.
  • Sep 25
    LLM Resume and Cover Letter Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Career counselors to give an interactive presentation on crafting American-style resumes and cover letters. Bring a copy of your draft American-style resume to the workshop for review. Workshop is mandatory for LLM students who plan to participate in the annual LLM Job Fair in January 2013. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, please contact Oleg Kobelev at kobelev@law.duke.edu.
  • Sep 25
    Governing Faculty Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    For more information, please contact Frances Conrad at Conrad@law.duke.edu.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

  • Sep 26
    Gospel of Mark Bible Study 12:15 PM • Law School 4046

    Come join the Gospel of Mark Bible Study! It is very informal, and all are welcome. For more information, contact David Unwin at david.unwin@duke.edu.
  • Sep 26
    Law and Entrepreneurship Society Kick-Off 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    Come learn about the Law and Entrepreneurship Society's plans for the upcoming year and about ways to get involved in LES and the broader Durham community! All are welcome to come to this event. We would love to see our 2Ls and 3Ls back again, and welcome our new 1Ls. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Piper Miles-Coccaro at pam23@duke.edu.
  • Sep 26
    DBA Finance Committee Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4044

    The DBA Finance Committee meets to approve funding requests from DBA sponsored organizations. If you would like to request funding, please fill out the form below and send a representative to the meeting at least two weeks prior to your event. Please contact Blair Perkins at Blair.Perkins@duke.edu with questions.

    http://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEIzMVhaMHpzbmhxUlYtOGdWOHhQaXc6MQ#gid=0

  • Sep 26
    Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Project Information Session 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Current members of Duke Law VITA will provide information on the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance project. Pizza lunch will be served. For more information please contact Kim Burrucker at burrucker@law.duke.edu. Sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono and The Duke Bar Association.
  • Sep 26
    App Chat: Free Security Engraving 2:00 PM • See description

    Come to the Digital Initiatives Lab (Law Library Rm 3211) from 2pm to 3pm to have your mobile device engraved. Items will be engraved with the owner's driver's license or Duke ID number to deter theft and help track owners when stolen items are recovered. A Duke University Police Department member will be in attendance to answer questions. Engraving is free and should take 5 minutes. App Chat is a monthly gathering of mobile device users (and future users) to share and discuss productive ways of using mobile applications. Any Duke Law Community member (faculty, staff, or student) is encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Hollie White at hollie.white@law.duke.edu.
  • Sep 26
    Patent Law Information Session 5:00 PM • R. David Thomas Center Glaxo Classroom

    Bentley Olive, attorney and founder of Olive Law Group (http://www.olivelawgroup.com/about2.html), will be at the R. David Thomas Center (adjacent to the Fuqua School of Business) to discuss basics about intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyright, and trade secret law. He will also discuss how to identify where these areas of law can be applied, and how they can be used to add value to businesses. The presentation will also include a discussion of the recent America Invents Act (AIA). There will also be plenty of time for Q&A.
  • Sep 26
    Yom Kippur Break the Fast 6:00 PM • See description

    The Jewish Law Students Association will be hosting a break the fast dinner at Dean Elvin's house (3022 Annandale Road) at 6:00 p.m. on September 26. Please RSVP before Friday, September 21 by filling out this form: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGt6TDRmVnpUYWNUX0l.... Family who are not law students are warmly invited, too. For more information, contact Sam.Wice@duke.edu.

    http://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGt6TDRmVnpUYWNUX0luNHE1RXdWTVE6MQ.

  • Sep 26
    Veterans Disability Claims Training 6:00 PM • Law School 4045

    Mandatory training for all interested in working with licensed attorneys on veterans disability and pension claims. All 1L's interested in participating in the Veterans Disability Project (VDAP) are required to attend. The training should take less than 2 hours. For more information, please contact vetservices@law.duke.edu. Food will be provided.

Thursday, September 27, 2012

  • Sep 27
    Coffee with Air Force JAG 9:30 AM • Law School 4040

    Join the Air Force JAG for an informal question and answer session about their application process and other aspects of their practice. If you intend to apply to Air Force JAG, it is highly recommended you attend this session. Coffee will be served. For more information, contact the Career Center at careercenter@law.duke.edu.
  • Sep 27
    PBS Thursdays: PILF Bake Sale 10:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    The Public Interest Law Foundation (PILF) is hosting its monthly PBS Thursdays bake sale to raise money to support students seeking summer public interest positions. There will be brownies, cookies and pies! From 10AM-5PM in the Star Commons Foyer. Cash only. For more information, please contact Valerie Rymar at valeriya.rymar@duke.edu.
  • Sep 27
    DOJ Honor Information Session 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Join us for an information session about the US Department of Justice Honors program and summer internships. All class years are invited to the session with Duke Law Alumnus Sonja Ralston '09 who is an attorney with the Criminal Division, Appeals Section. The information will be valuable whether you are: a 3L that has already applied for a post-graduate Honors Program position; a 3L that may apply during a clerkship year; or a 1L or 2L considering either a summer internship or post-graduate Honors position in a few years. Come prepared to hear what it is like to work at DOJ and ask questions about the process. Sponsored by the Career and Professional Development Center and the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono. For more information, please contact the Career Center at careercenter@law.duke.edu.
  • Sep 27
    Practicing Private International Law 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Interested in various legal careers involving international issues? Please join our 3 panelists over lunch to learn about the international aspects of their diverse careers. Lin Chua, LLM '00, is currently the Managing Director at GE Capital and has lead a global team on a number of deals. Christian Broadbent, LLM '99, worked as an associate at two large firms before joining the SEC where he has held a number of positions and is currently Senior Counsel to Commissioner Elisse B. Walter, and focuses on regulatory reform, investment management, ethics, and enforcement issues. Jessica Rivera, JD '09, is an associate at Haynes and Boone in Houston and works in the Tax practice area. She also focuses on the oil and resources industry and her does Foreign Corrupt Practices Act work. Please RSVP to link above. For more information, please contact Erica Kassman at Erica.Kassman@duke.edu.

    http://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1OeQ5GRZ0m

  • Sep 27
    Christian Legal Society Kickoff 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    This is the CLS Kickoff meeting. We'll meet with the students involved with CLS this year, and will also welcome a Duke Law alum who will speak about his experiences being a Christian lawyer, given from his perspective as a partner at a firm. For more information, please contact Chris Thompson at crt6@duke.edu
  • Sep 27
    Supreme Court Moot: Lozman v. City of Riviera Beach, FL 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Jeffrey Fisher, Counsel of Record for the Petitioner, moots this upcoming case, which is scheduled to be argued before the U.S. Supreme Court on October 1, 2012. At issue is whether a floating structure that is indefinitely moored, receives power and other utilities from shore, and is not intended to be used in maritime transportation or commerce constitutes a "vessel" under 1 U.S.C. § 3, thus triggering federal maritime jurisdiction. Professor Fisher codirects Stanford Law School's Supreme Court Litigation Clinic. Dean David F. Levi leads the panel of judges, which includes Duke Law Professors Donald Ayer, Margaret Lemos, Stephen Sachs, and Ernest Young. Sponsored by the Program in Public Law. For more information, contact Dana Norvell, norvell@law.duke.edu.
  • Sep 27
    CANCELED: Wellness at Duke Law Program - Basketball with Professor Richman 2:30 PM • Law School 3rd Floor Loggia

    As part of our Wellness at Duke Law program, Professor Barak Richman will be joining students in an informal basketball game at Card Gym. Please meet in the 3rd floor Loggia at 2:30pm to walk over to Card Gym together. For more information about this and other Wellness at Duke Law programs. Please sign up in OSA if you are interested in attending. For more information contact Sarah Battersby at sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu
  • Sep 27
    Vis Team -- Organizational Meeting Regarding Team Selection 5:15 PM • Law School 4044

    Each year, Duke Law sends a team to Vienna, Austria for one week to compete in the Willem Vis International Arbitration Moot competition. The competition involves writing two team briefs, due in December and January, followed by oral arguments in Vienna in late March. An organizational meeting will be held on Sept. 27, at 5:15 p.m. for any students who may be interested in participating on the Duke team.. We will discuss the competition and the team selection process. For more information on the Vis competition see http://www.cisg.law.pace.edu/vis.html. If you cannot attend the meeting but are interested in the competition, email Professor Charles Holton at Holton@law.duke.edu.
  • Sep 27
    Deferred Action Clinic Training Sponsored by: Duke Law Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono 6:30 PM • Law School 3041

    Duke Law Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono has partnered with attorneys at Justice Matters to provide free Deferred Action Legal Clinics. President Obama recently issued an executive order that will allow undocumented youth to work legally in the country and defer their removal for at least two years. The application is complicated and expensive and beneficiaries need our legal help. Food will be provided. Spanish-speaking students are especially encouraged to join. For more information, contact Sneha Shah at sneha.m.shah@duke.edu.

Friday, September 28, 2012

  • Sep 28
    Fall 2012 Leadership Weekend All Day • See description

    For more information, please contact Anna Walker at walker@law.duke.edu.
  • Sep 28
    Public Interest Lunchtime Speaker Series IV - Human Rights Law 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Interested in pursuing a career in public interest? Please join us to hear from a panel of attorneys working in the area of human rights. Panelists will describe their career paths, and offer advice and recommendations for students who want to develop a career in human rights law practice. Lunch will be served. Immediately after the lunchtime panel, the attorneys will participate in an informal Question and Answer session from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Room 3000, coffee and desserts will be provided. Co-sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono, the International Human Rights Law Society, and the Career and Professional Development Center. Contact Laura Brockington at brockington@law.duke.edu for more information.
  • Sep 28
    Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.

Saturday, September 29, 2012

  • Sep 29
    Fall 2012 Leadership Weekend All Day • See description

    For more information, please contact Anna Walker at walker@law.duke.edu.
  • Sep 29
    Race Judicata 5K Run/Walk 11:00 AM • See description

    PILF is holding its fifth annual Race Judicata 5K run/walk on the Al Buehler Trail! This event raises funding to support PILF's mission and enables Duke Law students to work in unpaid public interest positions by providing summer grants. Join us for food, fun, and prizes! Register online at active.com (search Duke Law Race Judicata), at one of our tabling sessions, or the day of the race. Registration is $20 before September 29, $25 the day of the race. Registration begins at 9:30 am on September 29.

Monday, October 1, 2012

  • Oct 1
    Forum on Civil Legal Aid to Feature Judges, Military Veterans and Experts 9:00 AM • Fuqua School of Business

    HCA Auditorium at Fuqua - Chairman John Levi, President Jim Sandman, and the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation invite you to join them for two panels highlighting the importance of civil legal aid to the orderly functioning of our civil justice system: 9:00-10:30am: A panel of Distinguished Judges and Justices; and 10:45am -12:00pm: A panel on the Legal Aid Needs of Military Veterans. For more information, please contact Becky Fertig at fertigr@lsc.gov.
  • Oct 1
    CANCELED: Supreme Court Preview 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    The Program in Public Law presents its annual Supreme Court Preview. Duke Law professors discuss some of the most important Supreme Court cases of the upcoming term. For more information, please contact Dana Norvell at norvell@law.duke.edu. Watch live on ustream at: http://www.ustream.tv/dukelaw.

    http://www.ustream.tv/dukelaw

  • Oct 1
    Government and Public Service Ice Cream Social 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Come eat ice cream and meet other students who want to work for the government or in public service! For more information contact Daniel Prichard at prichard.daniel@gmail.com.
  • Oct 1
    Tricky Dick IV Writers Interest Meeting 4:00 PM • Law School 4040

    Interested in writing sketches for the annual variety show "Tricky Dick?" Join the head writer and directors of Tricky Dick 4 Monday, October 1st at 4pm to get more information about participating. Writing is a minimal commitment and tons of fun!! For more information, contact Emily Munson at esmunson13@gmail.com.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

  • Oct 2
    BLSA General Body Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    All students are invited to attend the General Body Meeting for the Black Law Students Association (BLSA). Please come and hear about upcoming events and opportunities sponsored by BLSA! 1L rep elections will also take place. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Linda Atiase at linda.atiase@duke.edu.
  • Oct 2
    SOLIMENA Kick-Off Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 3171

    Everybody interested in the Middle East and North Africa is highly encouraged to attend this kick-off meeting and meet like minded fellow students. We will discuss board positions for this year and potential event ideas. A Middle Eastern lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Diana Schawlowski at diana.schawlowski@duke.edu.
  • Oct 2
    Nuclear Power After Fukushima: The German Phaseout 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    R. Andreas Kraemer, Director of the Ecologic Institute in Berlin, will discuss Germany's decision to phase out nuclear power by 2022, amidst complex tradeoffs and differing policies in other countries. For more information, contact Sharon Sebolt at sharon.sebolt@law.duke.edu.
  • Oct 2
    Pizza with the North Carolina Bar Assocation 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Please join us for a brief discussion with the leadership of the North Carolina Bar Association on the state of the profession, current trends, and ways you can be involved that will advance your career. All law students are welcome to attend, especially 1Ls. Enjoy free pizza and hear from leaders in the field! For more information, please contact the Career Center at careercenter@law.duke.edu.
  • Oct 2
    Duke Law Democrats Phone Bank 5:00 PM • Law School 4045

    Join the Duke Law Democrats to make persuasion calls to undecided voters on behalf of Organizing for America. We will provide training there and all are welcome! Please contact Devon Damiano at devon.damiano@duke.edu to RSVP or ask for more information.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

  • Oct 3
    DBA Finance Committee Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4044

    The DBA Finance Committee meets to approve funding requests from DBA sponsored organizations. If you would like to request funding, please fill out the form below and send a representative to the meeting at least two weeks prior to your event. Please contact Blair Perkins at Blair.Perkins@duke.edu with questions.

    http://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEIzMVhaMHpzbmhxUlYtOGdWOHhQaXc6MQ#gid=0

  • Oct 3
    Outsourcing the Constitution: Use of Foreign and International Law in Constitutional Interpretation 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Join the Federalist Society, BYU Law Professor David Moore, and Duke Law's own Professors Young and Michaels for a discussion of the use of foreign and international law in Constitutional interpretation. Should it matter what France does when we're considering the constitutionality of an issue here? Should be adopting foreign laws to describe how we view our own Constitution? Does international law matter for our law? Plenty more questions can (and should!) be asked by attendees! Lunch provided. Co-sponsored by the International Law Society. For more information please contact Phil Aubart at pla4@duke.edu.
  • Oct 3
    Tax Issues in Representing Entertainers and Athletes 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Please join the Sports and Entertainment Law Society as we welcome Bob Jason, the Managing Director at Nigro Karlin Segal & Feldstein LLP. This event will feature a talk and question and answer session on the tax issues involved with representing entertainers and athletes. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Shelby Highstein at shelby.highstein@duke.edu.
  • Oct 3
    LLM Bar Exam 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    LLM BAR EXAM is the first and only review course, designed exclusively for international LL.M. students, to prepare for the New York Bar Examination. The topic to be discussed is "Substance and Strategy on the New York Bar Examination." Luncheon details are as follows: Date: TBA Time: TBA Location: Room TBA Subject: "Substance and Strategy on the New York Bar Examination" Details: Food and drinks will be provided; gifts for all attendees; one FREE enrollment with LLM BAR EXAM will be raffled.. Please RSVP to Sue Silverman at ssilverman@llmbarexam.com to attend this event.
  • Oct 3
    Public Interest Table Talk 5:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Want to find out about the jobs your fellow public interest students secured this past summer? Join us for Table Talk and learn about summer job experiences in the federal and state government, environmental organizations, legal aid, civil rights, and other organizations. Sponored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono. Food and beverages provided. For more information, contact Laura Brockington at brockington@law.duke.edu.

Thursday, October 4, 2012

  • Oct 4
    Accent Reduction/Advanced ESL Workshop for LLM Students 12:05 PM • Law School 4045

    This Accent Reduction Workshop for LLM students will focus on further polishing pronunciation in English. It will include a refresher on some advanced grammar rules as well as some in-class ESL exercises. For more information, please contact Rima Idzelis at idzelis@law.duke.edu.
  • Oct 4
    Finding and Applying for International Summer Jobs 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    This program will provide an overview of CPDC resources for finding international opportunities overseas. The topics discussed will include the array of international options available, including law firms, international organizations, and NGOs and how to find and apply for them. For more information, please contact Oleg Kobelev at Kobelev@law.duke.edu.
  • Oct 4
    The ACA Decision: Did SCOTUS get it right? 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    As Professor Sachs said in the September 4 panel on the ACA, "It's Constitutional, Now what?," "Just because the Supreme Court held that the ACA was constitutional doesn't mean it is constitutional." Join the Federalist Society as Professor Neil Siegel and Mr. Ilya Shapiro square off in a head to head debate on the Supreme Court's ACA Decision. Is it Constitutional? Was it great? Terrible? So-so? Listen to the man widely credited with developing the tax argument Chief Justice Roberts adopted in his controlling opinion debate Ilya Shapiro, Constitutional Fellow in Constitutional Studies at the influential Cato Institute. Plus he's been on the Colbert Report. Funding generously provided by the John Templeton Foundation. There will be food. A ridiculous quantity and quality of food. For more info contact Phil at pla4@duke.edu.
  • Oct 4
    Children For Sale: Trafficking in the United States 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    An estimated 100,000-300,000 American children are victims of human trafficking every year. Find out what's being done to combat this growing epidemic and how you can get involved. Ian Kitterman, director of policy and programs at the Renewal Forum, and former IJM fellow, will discuss current issues in the fight against human trafficking in the United States. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Joel Kurtz at djk24@duke.edu.

Friday, October 5, 2012

  • Oct 5
    Public Interest Lunchtime Speaker Series V - Environmental Law 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Interested in pursuing a career in public interest? Join us for a panel of attorneys who practice environmental law. Lunch will be provided. Stay tuned for more information. Co-sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono, the Environmental Law Society, and the Career and Professional Development Center. Contact Laura Brockington at brockington@law.duke.edu for more information.
  • Oct 5
    Iraqi Refugee Assistance Project Callout Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4044

    If you are interested in refugee rights and doing substantive legal work, then please join us for lunch. We will introduce you to what we do and how to do it. For more information, please contact Brandon Figg at brandon.figg@duke.edu.
  • Oct 5
    Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.
  • Oct 5
    Speaker Series V Question and Answer Session - Environmental Law 1:30 PM • Law School 3000

    Please join us for an informal question and answer session with a panel of attorneys who practice environmental law. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Co-sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono, the Environmental Law Society, and the Career and Professional Development Center. Contact Laura Brockington at brockington@law.duke.edu for more information.
  • Oct 5
    Duke Law Wellness: Basketball Hall of Fame tour 2:00 PM • Law School 3rd Floor Loggia

    Love Duke Basketball? Come relax with Duke Law with a tour of the Cameron Indoor Stadium Hall of Fame, led by Jean Brooks, Director of Annual Giving and Duke alum! Meet in the 3rd floor loggia at 2pm. Please RSVP by clicking on the link or e-mailing Sarah Battersby at sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu.

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  • Oct 5
    Cancer Pro Bono Legal Project Training Session 4:30 PM • Law School 3037

    The Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono, the Duke Law Health Law Society, The Duke Cancer Institute, UNC Law Health Law Society and the UNC Cancer Center are collaborating on a project to provide legal assistance to low-income cancer patients. Initially the project will provide "Know Your Rights" education and completion of POA's and Advanced Directives. As the project builds, we plan to explore other areas of legal assistance. Participants will receive an overview of the project, training on needs directly related to the specifics of working with cancer patients, and training by Prof. Allison Rice on the NC General Statutes and the process for completing Power of Attorneys and Advanced Directives. For more information or to RSVP, contact Hilary Campbell, HLS Community Outreach Coordinator, at hilary.campbell@lawnet.duke.edu.

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Monday, October 8, 2012

  • Oct 8
    DJCIL - All Member Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    All member meeting. For more information, please contact Michael Wolfe @ michael.wolfe@duke.edu.
  • Oct 8
    Simpson Thacher Academic Series Part 1: Outlining & Finals 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Join Duke Law Alums Linton Mann '07 and Johnson (Jay) Atkinson '11 and Simpson Thacher as they provide advice and answer questions about academic success in law school. The talk will focus on outlining, study habits, and other suggestions from successful attorneys. 1L's are encouraged to attend. Bring your questions and concerns about finals. This event is part one of a three part series. For more information, contact Kenton Atta-Krah at kenton.atta-krah@duke.edu.
  • Oct 8
    3Ls: Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) Information Session 12:15 PM • Law School 4044

    Informational program for 3L students on the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) program, an elite federal government fellowship program for newly-graduated professionals in law, public policy, and public administration. PMF recipients may apply with various federal government agencies through a preferred hiring system. Application window for PMF will be announced soon; there is a multi-step application process, which will be presented and discussed at this program. For more information, please contact the Career Center at careercenter@law.duke.edu.
  • Oct 8
    BARBRI Bar Talk 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    BARBRI's Staff Attorney will be present to address all of your questions. Hear How BARBRI Will Help You Pass the Bar the First Time! Learn about BARBRI's new application, BARBRI AMP, and find out how it will help you retain information longer and learn faster with 50% less study time. Get answers to any questions you have about BARBRI course offerings (e.g., when does it start, when does my tuition need to be paid, what should I do the week before BARBRI starts, how does the online access work). Learn about 1L and 2L Study Aids! Lunch will be served and we'll have exciting Giveaways! If you have any questions about this event, please email Serena Rwejuna (serena.rwejuna@duke.edu).
  • Oct 8
    Influential Works Series 3:30 PM • Law School 3000

    Discussion by participants of previously published influential work by one of the Duke Law faculty members in order to become better acquainted with some of the most significant scholarship that has been generated over the years by Duke faculty. For more information, please contact Katy Musolino at musolino@law.duke.edu.
  • Oct 8
    Jessup Cup Finals 6:00 PM • Law School 4049

    Please join the Moot Court Board for the final round of Duke's intramural Jessup Cup. Finalists Michelle Huang and Rupert Pedler will argue the legality of armed intervention by a regional organization into a domestic dispute without the approval of the UN Security Council. The round will be judged by Professors Charles Dunlap and Charles Holton, and S.J.D. candidate Nir Shnaiderman. The event is open to the public and presents an interesting question in international law. For more information, contact Edward Bersuder at edward.bersuder@duke.edu.
  • Oct 8
    "Hot Coffee" Viewing 7:00 PM • Law School 3041

    One of the most famous cases in US history is that of Stella Liebeck suing McDonald's for injuries she sustained when she spilled a cup of coffee purchased from a drive-through window at a McDonald¿s in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The jury's award of $2.7 million in punitive damages created a public outcry that helped support major tort reform efforts throughout the country. But was this award really so outrageous? The documentary Hot Coffee focuses on this case and other examples where tort reform has impacted the American litigation process. Duke Law is pleased to have Executive Producer Susan Saladoff present to take questions after the showing of the documentary. For more information, contact Jean Jentilet at jean.jentilet@law.duke.edu.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

  • Oct 9
    RESCHEDULED: BARBRI LLM Academic Success Talk 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Learn about BARBRI's new LLM Academic Success Program that will help you excel NOW in your classes and this summer as you prepare for the BAR. Staff Attorney will be present to address all of your questions. Hear How BARBRI Will Help You Pass the Bar the First Time! Get answers to any questions you have about BARBRI course offerings (e.g., when does it start, when does my tuition need to be paid, what should I do the week before BARBRI starts, how does the online access work). Lunch will be served and we'll have exciting Giveaways! If you have any questions about this event, please email Serena Rwejuna (serena.rwejuna@duke.edu).
  • Oct 9
    CICL/LENS lecture: John Witt 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Professor John Fabian Witt, of Yale Law, will present a lunchtime lecture on his newly published book, "Lincoln's Code: The Laws of War in American History," cosponsored by CICL and LENS. Book sales and a signing will follow. For more information, contact Ali Prince at ali.prince@law.duke.edu.

    http://web.law.duke.edu/cicl/news/story?id=8019&u=26

  • Oct 9
    The TSA, Body Scanners, and your privacy 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Join the Federalist Society Duke Law ACLU, Mr. Stewart Verdery, and Ms. Sarah Preston for a discussion on your privacy in the post 9-11 world of airports before you head home for Fall Break! Mr. Verdery was the Assistant Secretary for Border and Transportation Security Policy and Planning at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from 2003-2005. Ms. Preston is the Policy Director of the ACLU of North Carolina. We'll have Cookout! For more information please contact Phil Aubart at pla4@duke.edu.
  • Oct 9
    Dean's Cup Informational Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4049

    Upper-level students interested in competing in this year's Dean's Cup Moot Tournament should attend one of two information sessions being held Tuesday, October 9 and Wednesday, October 10. Tournament chairs Haley Warden, Neil Wali and Emily Spiegel will discuss the tournament format, how students can qualify for Moot Court Board, and the nature of this year's problem. Lunch will be served. For more information, please contact Emily Spiegel at ejs31@duke.edu.
  • Oct 9
    Careers in Politics: A Conversation with Karen Popp 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    The Duke Law Democrats present the next lecture in an ongoing Careers in Politics series. Karen Popp, former legal counsel to the president and current partner at Sidley Austin, will be joining us to talk about charting a high level career path in public service, the election generally, and helping to run this year's nominating convention. Ms. Popp is a former federal prosecutor in New York and lawyer in the Office of Legal Counsel at the U.S. Department of Justice and Associate White House Counsel to President Clinton. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Kristie Beaudoin at kristine.beaudoin@duke.edu.
  • Oct 9
    Duke Law Wellness: Alcohol Awareness Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    Thomas Szigethy, Director of the Duke Wellness Center, will talk with students about recognizing the signs and symptoms of alcohol abuse, understanding tolerance and blood alcohol level, risk factors, and how students can take steps to get help and what resources are available. For more information, please contact Sarah Battersby at sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu.
  • Oct 9
    International Food Security and U.S. Policy: conversation with Jack Bobo, Senior Legal Adviser at the U.S. State Department 5:00 PM • Law School 4047

    Please join Jack Bobo, a Senior Advisor at the State Department's Bureau of Economic, Energy and Business Affairs (EEB) where he is responsible for developing and implementing U.S. trade policy related to new agricultural technologies with a focus on Asia and Europe. Mr. Bobo will discuss his work at the State Department, the career path that led him there, and share career tips for students with interest in international trade and development. Jeff Ward, supervising attorney in Duke Law School's Community Enterprise Clinic, will moderate the discussion. Dinner will be served. For more information, please contact Oleg Kobelev at kobelev@law.duke.edu.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Thursday, October 11, 2012

  • Oct 11
    Breakfast with the Dean 9:00 AM • Law School 2014

    The Office of Student Affairs is pleased to announce a wonderful opportunity to have breakfast with the Dean. This is an excellent opportunity to have some one-on-one time with the Dean to talk about your Law School experience. The breakfast will be held on Thursday, October 11 at 9 a.m. Unfortunately, seating is limited. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Sarah Battersby at sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu no later than Tuesday, October 9, at 5 p.m. The first 14 students to RSVP will be confirmed. If you are unable to attend the breakfast, there will be other opportunities to have breakfast with the Dean this semester.
  • Oct 11
    Lunch Discussion with Joseph Blocher, Associate Professor of Law, Duke Law School 12:00 PM • See description

    Duke Law alumni in Houston are warmly invited to join us for a lunch discussion of current Issues before the U.S. Supreme Court with Joseph Blocher, Associate Professor of Law, Duke Law School at Rusty Hardin & Associates, LLP, 5 Houston Center,1401 McKinney, Suite 2250, Houston. RSVP by clicking on the link by October 9. Questions? Contact Jenny Brevorka L'09 at brevorka@gmail.com.

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  • Oct 11
    Duke Law Dems Voter-Protection Training 12:15 PM • Law School 4049

    Want to make sure everbody's voice is heard on election day? Come learn how you can be an election monitor. For more information, please contact Sam Wice at Sam.Wice@duke.edu.
  • Oct 11
    Haiti Legal Advocacy Project Kick-Off Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    We are an advocacy and interest group that focuses on legal, relief, and development issues in Haiti. This past spring we traveled to Port au Prince to film a short advocacy piece for the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti on the forced evictions of internally displaced persons from camps. Our long term goal is to partner with public interest and pro bono lawyers in Haiti and abroad to to apply our legal skills to ongoing legal efforts in Haiti, and work to improve Haitians' access to their rights and legal system. Come join us for lunch and learn more about HLAP and how to apply for a board position! For more information please contact Rachael Smithson at rachel.smithson@duke.edu.
  • Oct 11
    National Security Leaks - Why they matter 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Duke Law Alum and George Mason University Professor Nathan Sales L'00 joins the Federalist society to discuss the recent National Security Leaks. Why do they matter? Who is behind them? Are they politically driven? Watch live on ustream at: http://www.ustream.tv/dukelaw. For more information please contact Phil Aubart at pla4@duke.edu.

    http://www.ustream.tv/dukelaw

  • Oct 11
    LLM Alumni Panel on Career Opportunities in the US 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Panelists will discuss opportunities and challenges for foreign LLMs in the U.S. legal market. They will also share their job search experience. For more information, please contact Oleg Kobelev at kobelev@law.duke.edu.
  • Oct 11
    DBA Thursday 5:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    The DBA will be hosting pizza and refreshments for the students and the faculty for its Thursday event. This Thursday the DBA especially encourages the clinic faculty to attend. For more information, please contact Brian Flanagan at brianef52@gmail.com.
  • Oct 11
    Forever Duke Welcome Party-New England 6:30 PM • See description

    Come meet new local Duke alumni and reconnect with old classmates/friends! Complimentary light appetizers will be provided. We will have our own private room at Globe Bar, 565 Boylston St, Boston, MA. RSVP by clicking on the link. Interested in volunteering or have questions? Please contact Alaina Pleatman '10 at alaina.pleatman@gmail.com.
  • Oct 11
    Atlanta Forever Duke Welcome party 7:00 PM • See description

    Duke Law Alumni, young and old, are welcome to come celebrate and build some new relationships at Twist. Special guest will be Blair Holliday T'15. Learn more and RSVP by clicking on the link. Questions? Contact Carol Lilley at carol.lilley@law.duke.edu.

    http://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/DUKE/events/DUKE2359363.html

Saturday, October 13, 2012

  • Oct 13
    Back to the Blog Conference 9:00 AM • Law School 3037

    Please plan to join us at the School of Law. We'll explore the latest trends in blog writing, design, networking and more. ($10 gets you lunch). For more information, please contact Anton Zuiker at anton.zuiker@duke.edu
  • Oct 13
    Parents Attending Law School (PALS) Play Date 10:00 AM • Off-campus

    Law school students with children and their families are invited to a casual play date at Rockwood Park in Durham. The park is located at 2310 Whitley Drive, Durham, NC 27705. Expecting parents are also invited. Please contact Patrick Yoest at patrick.yoest@duke.edu with any questions.

Monday, October 15, 2012

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

  • Oct 16
    Fall Break All Day • See description

    Fall Break: Monday, October 15th through Friday, October 19th. Classes are not in session during this time.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

  • Oct 17
    Fall Break All Day • See description

    Fall Break: Monday, October 15th through Friday, October 19th. Classes are not in session during this time.

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Friday, October 19, 2012

Monday, October 22, 2012

  • Oct 22
    Academic Success Program: An Introduction to Outlining 9:30 AM • Law School 3043

    First-year students in Professors Andrussier, Mullem, Ragazzo and Rich's LARW sections should attend this introduction to outlining session led by Professor Doriane Coleman. This is the first program in a three-part series. For more information, contact Doriane Coleman at dlc@law.duke.edu.
  • Oct 22
    1Ls: Writing Successfully - Resume & Cover Letters 9:30 AM • See description

    Cover letters and resumes are your initial personal marketing tools in the job search, and well-crafted documents are essential in these competitive times. During this required session, counselors will meet with LARW sections to review the expected style and substance of legal resumes and cover letters, and share several ways students can make the most of both documents by highlighting their unique attributes and accomplishments. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. Concurrent sessions will take place in rooms 4042, 4047, 4049 and 4055. For more information, contact Alan Dickinson at dickinson@law.duke.edu.
  • Oct 22
    Navigating the Legal Landscape: Perspectives from a Clean-Tech Entrepreneur 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Please join the Association for Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation ("ASEI") as we welcome Daniel Kolomeets-Darovsky, a graduate of the Nicholas School of the Environment and co-founder of CleanHatch, a clean-tech startup based in Durham, NC. This event will feature a talk and question and answer session on the legal issues involved with establishing a business, particularly for young entrepreneurs starting out with limited funding. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Julian Veshi at julian.veshi@duke.edu
  • Oct 22
    Law & Economics Society Kickoff Event 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Join the Law & Economics Society for its 2012/2013 Kickoff Event. For more information, please contact Edward Tang at edward.tang@duke.edu or Henry Phillips at henry.phillips@duke.edu.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

  • Oct 23
    ABA National Pro Bono Week Open House All Day • See description

    In recognition of the ABA National Pro Bono Week celebration, the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono invites you to a Pro Bono Open House. Stop by room 4050B for coffee and other beverages, donuts, cookies and other sweet treats. While there share your pro bono stories and sign or update your pro bono pledge. For more information, contact Kim Burrucker at burrucker@law.duke.edu.
  • Oct 23
    Duke Law School American Red Cross Blood Drive 9:00 AM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Red Cross Blood Drive: Come donate blood. The Blood Drive will take place in the Blue Lounge from 9am until 4pm. Sign up in advance online to reserve an appointment. For more information, contact Hyatt Howardat hyatt.howard@duke.edu with any questions.
  • Oct 23
    Academic Success Program, An Introduction to Outlining 9:30 AM • Law School 3043

    First-year students in Professors Baker, Dimond, Mock and Reeves' LARW sections should attend this introduction to outlining session led by Professor Doriane Coleman. This is the first program in a three-part series For more information, contact Doriane Coleman at dlc@law.duke.edu.
  • Oct 23
    1Ls: Writing Successfully - Resume & Cover Letters 9:30 AM • See description

    Cover letters and resumes are your initial personal marketing tools in the job search, and well-crafted documents are essential in these competitive times. During this required session, counselors will meet with LARW sections to review the expected style and substance of legal resumes and cover letters, and share several ways students can make the most of both documents by highlighting their unique attributes and accomplishments. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. Concurrent sessions will take place in rooms 4042, 4047, 4049 and 4055. For more information, contact Alan Dickinson at dickinson@law.duke.edu.
  • Oct 23
    Sources of Wrongful Convictions: Forensics and the SBI Scandal in North Carolina 12:10 PM • Law School 4047

    A great event for those who are interested in wrongful convictions, criminal defense or prosecution, the death penalty, or criminal investigations: Sarah Rackley, Forensic Resource Counsel at North Carolina Indigent Defense Services, and Elizabeth Koch, Staff Attorney at the Center for Death Penalty Litigation, will present on the SBI forensics scandal in North Carolina and its effects on the criminal justice system in North Carolina. The presenters will discuss the practices and events that led to the scandal, and they will discuss how the improper conduct still affects criminal cases today. For students and attorneys who are currently conducting investigations, Ms. Rackley will present on ways to identify potential SBI misconduct through transcripts and other case documents. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Rachelle Ramirez at rr82@duke.edu.
  • Oct 23
    Scales of Justice: Is the Law Impacting Your Waistline? 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    DFLSC and the Health Law Society have teamed up to discuss the legal and social implications of obesity. Join us for lunch as a panel of experts addresses the medical and social costs of obesity and the legal responses to the epidemic. Food will be provided. For more information, please contact Casteel Scherger at casteel.scherger@duke.edu.
  • Oct 23
    Stop & Frisk in NYC: Unconstitutional? 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Professor Eli Silverman, Chris Brooks from the ACLU of NC and Professor Ron Wright from Wake Forest Law join the Federalist Society, the Duke Law ACLU, BLSA and HLSA to discuss New York City's stop and frisk policy and whether or not their way of implementing it is constitutional. More than 80 percent of those stopped in New York are black or Latino, an obviously disproportionate figure. Cookout and Cupcakes will be served. For more information please contact Phil Aubart at pla4@duke.edu.
  • Oct 23
    BARBRI LLM Academic Success Talk 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Bring your lunch and learn about BARBRI's new LLM Academic Success Program that will help you excel NOW in your classes and this summer as you prepare for the BAR. Staff Attorney will be present to address all of your questions. Hear How BARBRI Will Help You Pass the Bar the First Time! Get answers to any questions you have about BARBRI course offerings (e.g., when does it start, when does my tuition need to be paid, what should I do the week before BARBRI starts, how does the online access work). Refreshments will be served and we'll have exciting Giveaways! If you have any questions about this event, please email Serena Rwejuna (serena.rwejuna@duke.edu).
  • Oct 23
    Governing Faculty Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Frances Conrad at Conrad@law.duke.edu.
  • Oct 23
    BARBRI Free MPRE Review Course for the November MPRE 5:00 PM • Law School 3043

    Lecture starts promptly at 5:00pm. Pre-registration highly recommended. Visit www.barbri.com or the BARBRI Table for more information and registration.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Thursday, October 25, 2012

  • Oct 25
    PBS Thursdays: PILF Bake Sale 10:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    The Public Interest Law Foundation (PILF) is hosting its monthly PBS Thursdays bake sale to raise money to support students seeking summer public interest positions. There will be brownies, cookies and pies! From 10AM-5PM in the Star Commons Foyer. Cash only. For more information, please contact Valerie Rymar at valeriya.rymar@duke.edu.
  • Oct 25
    Get Out the Vote 10:00 AM • Law School Third Floor Mezzanine

    Early vote on campus by stopping by our table above Star Commons on 10/25-10/26 and 10/30-11/1 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.and walking over to the Bryan Center with other law students. For more information, please contact Eric Hunt at eric.hunt@duke.edu
  • Oct 25
    Departmental Security Health Checks 12:00 PM • Law School 3000

    Duke IT Security Office will be performing Departmental Security Health Checks that will take place in October as part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month. security@duke.edu Phillip Batton phillip.batton@duke.edu.
  • Oct 25
    Duke Law Innocence Project Brown Bag Lunch Technology Training 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    The Innocence Project is hosting a brown bag lunch and technology training geared toward students working on active investigations. Students will illustrate how to use Adobe, Excel, and other programs to optimize the utility and organization of case files. For more information, please contact Ellie Marranzini at elmarranzini@gmail.com.
  • Oct 25
    CANCELED: BARBRI 1L/2L Academic Success Talk 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    BARBRI's Staff Attorney will be present to address all of your questions about our NEW BARBRI AMP Academic Success Program! Learn about BARBRI's new, exclusive application, BARBRI AMP, and find out how it will help you retain information longer and learn faster with fifty percent less study time. Bring your lunch and learn, refreshments will be served and we'll have giveaways! If you have any questions about this event, please email Serena Rwejuna (serena.rwejuna@duke.edu).
  • Oct 25
    Perspectives on Practicing Law in Asia 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    Interested in learning more about a legal career in Asia? Student panelists with experience working in Asia will offer their insights into legal trends, hiring, and life at international and foreign firms. Lunch will be provided by the Asian Law Students Association (ALSA). For more information, please contact Zi-Xiang Shen at zs28@duke.edu.
  • Oct 25
    Defending the Reviled: The ACLU, Guantanamo and the John Adams Project 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    The Guantanamo Defense Clinic and the National Security Law Society are co-sponsoring this lunchtime event, featuring Denny LeBoeuf of the ACLU. Ms. LeBoeuf is the Director of both the ACLU Capital Punishment Project and the ACLU John Adams Project, which assists in the defense of capitally charged Guantanamo detainees. For more information, please contact Gabriela McQuade at McQuade@law.duke.edu.
  • Oct 25
    Oktoberfest Celebration 6:00 PM • See description

    Local alumni are invited to visit with students, graduates, faculty, and friends of Duke Law's LLM in Law and Entrepreneurship program at Bavarian Brathaus, 4010 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard, Durham. Light appetizers will be served and a cash bar will be available. RSVP by October 19th by clicking on the link. Questions? Contact Carol Lilley at carol.lilley@law.duke.edu.

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Friday, October 26, 2012

  • Oct 26
    Equal Justice Works Career Fair & Conference All Day • Off-campus

    The Equal Justice Works annual Conference and Career Fair is the largest public interest career fair in the country. The Conference and Career Fair provides access to job opportunities for law students; connects employers with talented attorneys and law students; and offers a multitude of skill-building and career advising sessions with experts from around the country. Interested students should register ASAP; if you have any questions, contact Stella Boswell at boswell@law.duke.edu.
  • Oct 26
    Duke Law Wellness: Lemur Center Tour 12:00 PM • Law School Third Floor Mezzanine

    Take a break and relax with Duke! Take a tour of the Duke Lemur Center, the largest sanctuary for prosimian primates in the world. We will meet in the 3rd floor loggia at 12pm to travel to the Lemur Center together. Space is limited, please RSVP to Sarah Battersby at sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu.
  • Oct 26
    Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.
  • Oct 26
    Equal Justice Works Reception - Washington, D.C 5:30 PM • See description

    Please join us for a reception recognizing D.C. area Duke Law School alumni practicing in government and public interest law. Come and share information and advice about your work with current Duke Law students who will be in D.C. for the Equal Justice Works Conference and Career Fair. RSVP by clicking on the link. Questions? Contact Laura Brockington at brockington@law.duke.edu.

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Saturday, October 27, 2012

  • Oct 27
    Equal Justice Works Career Fair & Conference All Day • Off-campus

    The Equal Justice Works annual Conference and Career Fair is the largest public interest career fair in the country. The Conference and Career Fair provides access to job opportunities for law students; connects employers with talented attorneys and law students; and offers a multitude of skill-building and career advising sessions with experts from around the country. Interested students should register ASAP; if you have any questions, contact Stella Boswell at boswell@law.duke.edu.

Monday, October 29, 2012

  • Oct 29
    International Week Celebration: Croissants et Café 9:30 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Enjoy Croissants in honor of International Week from 9:30-11:00 am. Sponsored by the International Studies Office.
  • Oct 29
    40 Years of Title IX: Myth vs. Reality 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Please join the Sports and Entertainment Law Society, the Women Law Students Association, and the American Constitution Society as we welcome UNC Law School Professor Barbara Osborne. This event will feature a talk about the forty year history of Title IX and its recent developments. Professor Osborne will also try to debunk many of the myths of Title IX and clarify the way that Title IX works. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Shelby Highstein at shelby.highstein@duke.edu.
  • Oct 29
    Entry-Level Appointments Job Talk 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Dawn Cronce at cronce@law.duke.edu.
  • Oct 29
    Faculty Workshop - POSTPONED 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    The Center for International and Comparative Law and the Center for Judicial Studies are co-sponsoring Pierre-Hughes Verdier of Virginia Law, who will give a lunchtime workshop on a paper titled "How Does Customary International Law Change? The Case of State Immunity." If you would like to attend, or for more information, please contact Ali Prince at ali.prince@law.duke.edu.
  • Oct 29
    Barry Bonds and Abandoned Property: Who Owns the Home Run Ball? 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Professor Paul Finkelman, John Hope Franklin Visiting Professor of Legal History, joins the Law & History Society in a discussion of the legal issues surrounding baseball, specifically the ownership of home run balls. Professor Finkelman served as a key witness in Popov v. Hayashi, the suit over who owned Barry Bonds' 73rd home run ball, and is currently the ninth most cited legal historian. Lunch will be served. For more information, please contact Patrick Jamieson at patrick.jamieson@duke.edu.
  • Oct 29
    Annual Meeting of the JD-LLM Program in International and Comparative Law 4:00 PM • Law School 4047

    Students in the JD/LLM in International and Comparative Law program should plan to attend this annual meeting with Jonathan Wiener, the faculty director of the program, Jennifer Maher, dean for international studies, and others. The meeting will focus on programmatic plans for the year, international work experiences and degree requirements. For more information, please contact Sarah Battersby at sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu
  • Oct 29
    Reception and Discussion with Professor Metzloff in Charleston 6:00 PM • See description

    Duke Law Alumni in Charleston are welcome to attend a reception and discussion featuring Professor Metzloff's brief documentary on the Equal Protection Clause and how the Virginia Military Institute's all-male policy was challenged. RSVP by clicking on the link. Questions? Contact Carol Lilley at carol.lilley@law.duke.edu.

    http://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_cT3BjAGpw06k3Mp

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

  • Oct 30
    1Ls: Building Relationships & Effective Networking Techniques 9:30 AM • Law School 3043

    No matter your desired career path, the ability to build and maintain professional relationships of substance is at the core of professional success. During this required session, Career Center counselors will teach students how to create concise yet captivating stories of personal value, and equip attendees with techniques to successfully engage market leaders throughout their careers. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, contact Alan Dickinson at dickinson@law.duke.edu.
  • Oct 30
    Mock Trial Skills Session: Direct and Cross Examinations 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Professor Griffin will present on conducting direct and cross examinations. This skills session is designed to teach students the basics of trial advocacy necessary to compete in the Twiggs-Beskind Cup and try out for the Mock Trial Board. Lunch will be provided at this event. We strongly encourage anyone interested in participating in the Twiggs Beskind cup to attend. For more information, please contact Caroline Coats at caroline.coates@duke.edu.
  • Oct 30
    HHS and the Contraception Mandate 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Greg Baylor L'90, from the Alliance Defending Freedom joins the Federalist Society and WLSA for a discussion of Health and Human Services recent decisions that will require the provision of contraception at no cost to the insured. Many religious organizations have filed lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of this mandate. Father James F. Garneau V.F. from the Diocese of Raleigh will join to explain the Catholic Church's position on the issue. Watch live on ustream at: http://www.ustream.tv/dukelaw. For more information please contact Phil Aubart at pla4@duke.edu.

    http://www.ustream.tv/dukelaw

  • Oct 30
    Entry-Level Appointments Job Talk 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Dawn Cronce at cronce@law.duke.edu.
  • Oct 30
    International Week Celebration: Cultural Extravaganza and Fashion Show 5:00 PM • Law School 3041

    The International Law Society welcomes you to Duke Law's Cultural Extravaganza 2012, a celebration of Duke Law's multi-talented and multicultural student body. The show features both JD and LLM students, in groups or in solo, performing their "talents." Acts in the past have included dancing, singing, fashion show, martial arts, speed eating, stand-up comedy, and much more. Please come support your friends or simply enjoy the show. The pre-show reception will be at 5:00 on the Third Floor Mezzanine, the program will start at 6:00pm. In years past, the room was filled quickly with students, faculty, and family members. Please come early!

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

  • Oct 31
    CANCELED: "Technology-Assisted" Review: A Critical Analysis Conference 8:30 AM • Off-campus

    Location: Washington, D.C. This one day conference critically examines the usefulness and effectiveness of "technology-assisted" review as a tool whose proponents assert will substantially reduce ediscovery costs. It will bring together 60 senior-level practitioners sophisticated in ediscovery, industry experts, scholars, and federal judges in a collaborative environment aimed at informing and developing consensus positions that can guide policy-makers and decision-makers, including the Advisory Committee on Civil Rules. More information can be found by clicking on the link or contact Ann Yandian at ann.yandian@law.duke.edu. (This event is full.)

    http://law.duke.edu/judicialstudies/conferences/october2012

  • Oct 31
    Finding Your 1L Summer Job: A 2L/3L Student Panel 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    An informational panel of current 2L and 3L students will share their personal insights on how best to pursue and secure rewarding opportunities as a first-year candidate. All first-years are encouraged to join the discussion and benefit from the varied perspectives of their peers. For more information, please contact Alan Dickinson at Dickinson@law.duke.edu.
  • Oct 31
    DBA Finance Committee Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4044

    The DBA Finance Committee meets to approve funding requests from DBA sponsored organizations. If you would like to request funding, please fill out the form at the link and send a representative to the meeting at least two weeks prior to your event. Please contact Blair Perkins at Blair.Perkins@duke.edu with questions.

    http://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEIzMVhaMHpzbmhxUlYtOGdWOHhQaXc6MQ#gid=0

  • Oct 31
    International Week Panel: Comparative Prosecutorial Practice 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Three experienced prosecutors in the LLM program will discuss the role of prosecutors in their countries. Additional details to follow. For more information, contact Oleg Kobelev at kobelev@law.duke.edu.
  • Oct 31
    October App Chat: Going Mobile in the Classroom 2:00 PM • See description

    October's App Chat theme will be "Using Mobile Devices in the Classroom". The session will be from 2-3pm in the Digital Initiatives Law (Law Library Rm 3211). To guide our discussion, please read Post 1205 from Rick Reis's Tomorrow's Professor Newsletter on "Going Social With Mobil (sic) Learning." Topics for discussion will be: - What are appropriate ways to use mobile devices in the classroom?- What types of things should an instructor consider when trying to use apps for teaching?- What are students expecting from instructors in terms of mobile device usage for learning?App Chat is a monthly gathering of Duke Law mobile device users. Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend.

    http://sites.duke.edu/lawappchat/files/2012/10/Memo-Style.pdf

Thursday, November 1, 2012

  • Nov 1
    1Ls: Building Relationships & Effective Networking Techniques 9:30 AM • Law School 3043

    No matter your desired career path, the ability to build and maintain professional relationships of substance is at the core of professional success. During this required session, Career Center counselors will teach students how to create concise yet captivating stories of personal value, and equip attendees with techniques to successfully engage market leaders throughout their careers. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, contact Alan Dickinson at dickinson@law.duke.edu.
  • Nov 1
    Duke Forum for Law and Social Change Bluebooking Extravaganza 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Staff editors for the Duke Forum for Law and Social Change will enjoy a presentation on the most important aspects of below the line editing. For more information, please contact Michael Benson at Michael.C.Benson@law.duke.edu
  • Nov 1
    Bar Information Session 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Learn about the bar exam for states like New York and North Carolina and how to study. Get information regarding the most exam-like MBE prep available, unlimited essay grading and Kaplan Bar Review's full, simulated exam. For more information, please contact Graham Cronogue at grahamcronogue@gmail.com.
  • Nov 1
    CANCELED: The Voting Dead - Voting Rights and Voter Fraud 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Mr. Michael Carvin of Jones Day joins the Federalist Society for a pre-election discussion of voter rights and fraud. Mr. Carvin was a lead attorney arguing for President Bush in Bush v. Gore. Watch live on ustream at: http://www.ustream.tv/dukelaw. For more information please contact Phil Aubart at pla4@duke.edu.

    http://www.ustream.tv/dukelaw

  • Nov 1
    Capital Defense and the Racial Justice Act 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    Please join Duke Law Innocence Project as we welcome Gretchen Engel, Director of the Post-Conviction Litigation Unit at the Center for Death Penalty Litigation. Ms. Engel will be speaking about the impact of the Racial Justice Act, which was passed in 2009 to address cases where race played a significant factor in the imposition of the death penalty, as well as the practice of capital defense work in general. Lunch will be served! For more information, please contact Danli Song at dlsong87@gmail.com.
  • Nov 1
    International Week: 2L/3L Panel Discussion on International Summer Work 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    A panel of 2Ls and 3Ls will discuss their summer work experiences in international public interest placements and international private law firms. Lunch will be provided. Co-sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono and the Career Center. For more information, contact Kim Bart at bart@law.duke.edu
  • Nov 1
    International Week Celebration: International Food Fiesta & Wine/Beer Tasting 5:30 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Show off your cooking skills at the annual International Week Food Fiesta! This year's categories will include: best dessert, best spicy dish, best tapa, most kid-friendly dish, best vegetarian dish, most colorful dish, best comfort food, best dish on a public interest salary, most romantic dish, and most representative of your home country. Visit http://law.duke.edu/students/intweek/dishes to read the guidelines and sign up. Contact Sarah Battersby at sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu with any questions.

    http://law.duke.edu/students/intweek/dishes

  • Nov 1
    Book Discussion with Author Kerry Reichs, MPP/JD '00 6:00 PM • See description

    Duke alumni and friends are invited to join author Kerry Reichs, MPP/JD '00, for a discussion of her new novel, What You Wish For, which explores the contemporary legal issues surrounding fertility treatments, IVF, and embryo personhood. At Respite Café, 115 N. Duke Street, Durham. Special thanks to café owner Courtney Brown, MA/JD'07, for opening her doors to us! Learn more and RSVP here: https://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_0umofujUVGDRoMZ.

    http://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_0umofujUVGDRoMZ

  • Nov 1
    "Escape Fire" Movie Screening in Chapel Hill 7:00 PM • Off-campus

    The screening of "Escape Fire," will take place at the Chelsea Theater, 1129 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill in conjunction with the UNC Health Law Society. "Escape Fire" is a documentary of the US healthcare system. The film specifically addresses a variety of critical issues, including integrative practices. "Escape Fire" was recently at SunDance Film Festival and has won numerous awards. For more information, contact Stevie Pearl at stephanie.pearl@duke.edu.

Friday, November 2, 2012

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Monday, November 5, 2012

  • Nov 5
    1Ls: Introduction to Practice - A Day in the Life of a Litigator 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    1Ls: Wondering what it means to practice "litigation"? Do you want to be in court frequently? Or might you prefer legal research and writing? What else does "litigation" include? Attorneys with large firm, commercial and white collar litigation experience, as well as with public defense and prosecution experience at the county and Federal levels, talk about the daily work and life in different practice settings. The most successful and fulfilled professionals purposely build their careers upon personal interests, strengths and passions, and the career options within litigation are vast. Today is the day to learn more. Hosted by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, contact Alan Dickinson at dickinson@law.duke.edu.
  • Nov 5
    Video Editing Basics: Intro to Final Cut Pro and iMovie 3:00 PM • See description

    This one hour session will go over the basics of using Final Cut Pro and iMovie. Sessions are held on Monday, Nov. 5 from 3pm to 4pm; Wednesday, Nov. 7th from 3pm to 4pm; and Friday, Nov 9th from 10am to 11am in Law Library Rm 3211. Participants will learn how to import video into the software; edit a short video, add title credits, and export the video. The session will also compare and contrast when to use each program. Please direct any questions to Hollie White at hollie.white@law.duke.edu To register, enter your NetID, and choose an available session at the http://law.duke.edu/law.duke.edu/lib/dil/signup/

    http://law.duke.edu/law.duke.edu/lib/dil/signup/

  • Nov 5
    Influential Works Series 3:30 PM • Law School 3000

    Discussion by participants of previously published influential work by one of the Duke Law faculty members in order to become better acquainted with some of the most significant scholarship that has been generated over the years by Duke faculty. For more information, please contact Katy Musolino at musolino@law.duke.edu.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

  • Nov 6
    1Ls: Introduction to Practice - A Day in the Life of a Corporate Lawyer 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    The most successful and fulfilled professionals purposely build their careers upon personal interests, strengths and passions, and the career options within corporate law are vast. As you continue to think about your own professional goals, we invite you to learn more about transactional law from a practitioner's perspective. We will answer your questions, and share helpful resources for additional study. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, contact Alan Dickinson at dickinson@law.duke.edu.
  • Nov 6
    WLSA Presents Coffee & Conversation with Professor Griffin 5:00 PM • Law School 3000

    Please join us for coffee & conversation with Professor Lisa Griffin. Professor Griffin teaches evidence and criminal procedure classes at Duke. She will speak about her past experiences in the law and how they have been affected by gender issues. Funded by DBA. Snacks will be provided and space is limited. Please RSVP to Katelyn Saner at kes54@duke.edu

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

  • Nov 7
    1Ls: Preparing for Clerkships/Internships 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Thinking about interning with a judge next summer? If so, now is the time to begin preparing. Find out what you should be doing now to position yourself for a summer internship or post-graduate clerkship. This session will cover methods and strategies that work best for clerkship & internship applicants. All students are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Robert Barton at barton@law.duke.edu.
  • Nov 7
    The Collateral Consequences of Drug Convictions: Why the War on Drugs Ostracizes for Life 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Please join attorney Daryl Atkinson, staff attorney for the Southern Coalition for Social Justice, as he discusses the alarming conviction rate for drug offenses in North Carolina and how the collateral consequences of these convictions can last a lifetime. While many are aware of the troubling racial disparity in drug convictions, the often extreme consequences of these convictions - including automatic exclusion from many professions, loss of voting rights, and denial of federal student loan funding, as a few examples - are often overlooked. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by PILF, BLSA, HLSA and the undergraduates in Students for Sensible Drug Policy. Funded by the DBA. For more information, contact Caryn Devins at caryn.devins@duke.edu.
  • Nov 7
    DBA Finance Committee Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4044

    The DBA Finance Committee meets to approve funding requests from DBA sponsored organizations. If you would like to request funding, please fill out the form at the link and send a representative to the meeting at least two weeks prior to your event. Please contact Blair Perkins at Blair.Perkins@duke.edu with questions.

    http://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEIzMVhaMHpzbmhxUlYtOGdWOHhQaXc6MQ#gid=0

  • Nov 7
    Student Scholarship Workshop - Informational Session 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    Please join us for a short information session about the new Duke Law Student Scholarship Workshop! The workshop is a forum for all JD, LLM, and SJD students to present written works to each other, with the goals of developing arguments for a research paper, improving writing skills, and participating in intellectually stimulating discussions!
  • Nov 7
    Video Editing Basics: Intro to Final Cut Pro and iMovie 3:00 PM • See description

    This one hour session will go over the basics of using Final Cut Pro and iMovie. Sessions are held on Monday, Nov. 5 from 3pm to 4pm; Wednesday, Nov. 7th from 3pm to 4pm; and Friday, Nov 9th from 10am to 11am in Law Library Rm 3211. Participants will learn how to import video into the software; edit a short video, add title credits, and export the video. The session will also compare and contrast when to use each program. Please direct any questions to Hollie White at hollie.white@law.duke.edu To register, enter your NetID, and choose an available session at the http://law.duke.edu/law.duke.edu/lib/dil/signup/

    http://law.duke.edu/law.duke.edu/lib/dil/signup/

  • Nov 7
    Duke Law Charlotte Career Event: "The Art of Self-Promotion" 6:00 PM • Off-campus

    Please join us for a program for Duke Alumni on "The Art of Effective Self-Promotion." Executive Coach and Duke Graduate, Debby Stone '84, JD'89, will present a highly interactive session on how to tell your unique story and promote your value in an authentic way to anyone, anytime. At K&L Gates, Hearst Tower, 47th Floor, 214 North Tryon, Charlotte, NC. RSVP at the link. Questions? Contact Carol Lilley at carol.lilley@law.duke.edu.

    http://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/DUKE/events/event_order.cgi?tmpl=events&event=2359535

  • Nov 7
    Duke's Global Health Collaboration for Care 6:30 PM • Trent 40

    "Duke's Global Health Collaboration for Care" mixer hosted by Global Health Interest Group (at Duke Med), Duke Global Health Institute, and Health Law Society (at Duke Law) What: Speed Friending event to promote dialogue and collaborative efforts amongst Duke graduate students interested in global health *Food and refreshments (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be provided. Where: Trent Hall, Room 040, 310 Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27710 For more information, please contact: Ajay Gopalakrishna at ag290@duke.edu. Please RSVP at: http://tinyurl.com/cwbjb5b.

    http://tinyurl.com/cwbjb5b

  • Nov 7
    Duke Forward: Partnering for the Future - NYC - With Dean Levi 6:30 PM • Off-campus

    Dean David F. Levi and the Duke Law School Campaign Committee will join together at a special reception commemorating the launch of Duke Forward: Partnering for the Future - the new campaign for Duke Law School. Invitation only. For more information, contact Carol Lilley at carol.lilley@law.duke.edu.

Thursday, November 8, 2012

  • Nov 8
    Lawyers without Law Schools 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Professor John McGinnis from Northwestern Law School joins the Federalist Society, Professor Paul Carrington (Former Dean of Duke Law), and Irish LLM student Conal Honan to discuss the possible reform of legal education. In numerous countries (Ireland for example) one can become a lawyer by studying law during undergrad and sitting for a bar exam. Should the United States adopt a similar structure for legal education? Is there any real benefit to three whole years of law school? Come find out! Free lunch! Cosponsored by the Education Law Society. For more information please contact Phil at pla4@duke.edu.
  • Nov 8
    1Ls: Finding and Funding Summer PI Jobs 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    This program will provide an overview of the many resources for finding summer public interest jobs and how to fund those that are unpaid. Co-sponsored by the CPDC and the Office of Pro Bono and Public Interest. For more information, please contact the Career Center at careercenter@law.duke.edu.
  • Nov 8
    Fisher and the Future of Affirmative Action 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Oral arguments are in the books and the Supreme Court's decision in Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin is only months away. How will the court decide? Will it be a narrow ruling? What could this mean for the future of race-conscious admissions policies? The American Constitution Society and Duke Law ACLU invite you to join Professor Neil Siegel and Professor Guy Charles, founding director of the Duke Law Center on Law, Race, and Politics, for a discussion of these questions and the Court's affirmative action doctrine generally. Lunch will be provided. Watch live on ustream at: http://www.ustream.tv/dukelaw. For more information, please contact David Maxwell at david.maxwell@duke.edu.

    http://www.ustream.tv/dukelaw

  • Nov 8
    Flu Shot Clinic 12:30 PM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Get ready for the flu season with a free flu shot! Open to all students, faculty, and staff. Please bring your Duke ID. Sponsored by Duke Law Wellness, an initiative of the Office of Student Affairs. Contact Sarah Battersby with any questions at sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu.
  • Nov 8
    DBA Thursday with the LEAD Fellows 5:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    This DBA Thursday will highlight the LEAD Fellows. 1Ls are encouraged to attend and speak with their LEAD Fellows as they start thinking about their first finals at Duke Law. As always, faculty are invited to interact with the student body in a more relaxed atmosphere. Finally, this is a great opportunity for any members of the student body to speak with their DBA Executive Board members to ask any questions and make any suggestions that they may have about the DBA or the Duke Law experience generally. For more information, please contact Brian Flanagan at brian.flanagan@duke.edu.
  • Nov 8
    Duke Law Hawaii Happy Hour 6:00 PM • Off-campus

    Duke Law Alumni in Hawaii are invited to attend a happy hour with special guest from Duke Law, Trina Jones, Professor of Law. At Murphy's Bar and Grill, 2 Merchant St, Honolulu. Cash bar. RSVP by clicking on the link by November 7. Questions? Contact Zach McNish L'06 at zachary.mcnish@gmail.com.

    http://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_efawFeUFSacMLu5

  • Nov 8
    Duke Forward: Partnering for the Future- DC - With Dean Levi 6:30 PM • Off-campus

    Dean David F. Levi and the Duke Law School Campaign Committee will join together at a special reception commemorating the launch of Duke Forward: Partnering for the Future - the new campaign for Duke Law School. Invitation only. For more information please contact Carol Lilley at carol.lilley@law.duke.edu.
  • Nov 8
    NY Nationals Practice Moot 7:00 PM • Law School 3041

    Law students and faculty are invited to watch our two teams as they conduct a practice moot for the upcoming New York City Bar Association National Moot Court tournament in front of a panel of alumni judges. For more information, contact Stephanie Richards at stephanie.richards@duke.edu.

Friday, November 9, 2012

Saturday, November 10, 2012

  • Nov 10
    PILF Trivia Night 6:30 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Join PILF for a night of legal(ish) trivia! Compete for great prizes while enjoying complimentary beer (courtesy of Harris Inc) and dinner in Star Commons. The fundraiser will host teams of 5-8 people will answer 6 rounds of trivia ($10 per person). Doors will open at 6:30pm and trivia starts at 7pm. Students, Faculty, and Staff are invited and spots are limited so sign-up now: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZYMTDBM Please email Chris Girouard if you have any questions at chris.girouard@duke.edu.

    http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZYMTDBM

Monday, November 12, 2012

  • Nov 12
    Thanksgiving Food Drive 9:00 AM • Law School Blue Lounge

    The Law School will take part in a university-wide Thanksgiving food drive from November 12th to November 16th. We encourage all students, faculty, and staff to participate by bringing food, baby products, and hygiene items to the collection area in the blue lounge (For a list of what items to donate go to http://law.duke.edu/sites/default/files/admissions/financial/Food%20Driv...). Please email Brian Flanagan (brian.flanagan@duke.edu), Hyatt Howard (hyatt.howard@duke.edu), or Sarah Battersby (sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu) if you have any questions.

    http://law.duke.edu/sites/default/files/admissions/financial/Food%20Drive%20dos%20%26%20don%27ts%20pdf.pdf

  • Nov 12
    Summer Institutes Meeting 12:05 PM • Law School 4047

    Take advanced, small enrollment courses before interviewing season, enhance your comparative and international law knowledge, live with faculty and students from around the world. How? Attend a Duke Law summer institute in Hong Kong or Geneva. To learn more about the summer institutes, please come to this meeting.
  • Nov 12
    Same Sex Marriage on Military Installations 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    With the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell, where does that leave same-sex marriage on military installations? Gays in the military still face many challenges especially in regards to equal access federal benefits and military-specific benefits for legally married same-sex couples. General (ret.) Hugh Overholt, former Judge Advocate General of the U.S. Army (top Army Lawyer) joins the Federalist Society to discuss this intriguing issue and highlight what would need to change for all married individuals in the military to receive the same benefits. For more information please contact Phil Aubart at pla4@duke.edu.
  • Nov 12
    Information Session on The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Want to know more about management consulting and opportuntiites within the MC field? Susan Hazard will be on hand to answer your questions and shed light on the innerworkings of BCG. For more information, contact the Career Center at careercenter@law.duke.edu.
  • Nov 12
    "Drinking Water" with Professor Salzman 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    The Environmental Law Society presents a lunch talk with Professor James Salzman about his new book "Drinking Water: A History." Professor Salzman analyzes the human relationship with drinking water and how it has evolved throughout history from ancient to modern societies. His book examines the question of whether we view water as a basic human right or a marketable commodity. For more information on the book see: http://law.duke.edu/news/new-book-salzman-examines-our-relationship-drin.... Lunch will be provided. Watch live on ustream at: http://www.ustream.tv/dukelaw. Please contact Devon Damiano at devon.damiano@duke.edu for more information.

    http://www.ustream.tv/dukelaw

  • Nov 12
    ACS Brown Bag Lunch with Professor Powell 12:15 PM • Law School 4040

    ACS will be hosting a "brown bag" lunch with Professor Jeff Powell to discuss the executive branch as a constitutional actor. For more information, please contact Chris Girouard at chris.girouard@duke.edu.
  • Nov 12
    BLSA General Body Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    Duke BLSA invites you to join us for our final general body meeting of the semester. The meeting will feature a "What to Wear/What Not to Wear" professional attire workshop, as well as a career panel discussing previous 1L summer jobs held by 2L and 3L members. All are welcome! Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Linda Atiase at linda.atiase@duke.edu.
  • Nov 12
    A Practical View of Modern Patent Law and Careers in IP 5:00 PM • Law School 3041

    Mike Messinger, from Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox L.L.P. in Washington, DC, will speak on new patent strategies in the wake of the landmark America Invents Act (AIA). He will speak about the new rapid patent portfolio creation options and the new patent challenge options now available at the USPTO as an alternative to district court litigation. He will also answer any questions students may have on a career in Intellectual Property, prosecution and litigation. Also, provided is an article that Mike wrote for a wind power industry magazine on the surprising impact of the AIA on return-on-investment (ROI) for patent expenditures. http://www.skgf.com/media.php?NewsID=948
  • Nov 12
    NY Nationals Practice Moot 7:00 PM • Law School 3041

    Law students and faculty are invited to watch our two teams as they conduct a practice moot for the upcoming New York City Bar Association National Moot Court tournament in front of a panel of alumni judges. For more information, contact Stephanie Richards at stephanie.richards@duke.edu.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

  • Nov 13
    Thanksgiving Food Drive 9:00 AM • Law School Blue Lounge

    The Law School will take part in a university-wide Thanksgiving food drive from November 12th to November 16th. We encourage all students, faculty, and staff to participate by bringing food, baby products, and hygiene items to the collection area in the blue lounge (For a list of what items to donate go to http://law.duke.edu/sites/default/files/admissions/financial/Food%20Driv...). Please email Brian Flanagan (brian.flanagan@duke.edu), Hyatt Howard (hyatt.howard@duke.edu), or Sarah Battersby (sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu) if you have any questions.

    http://law.duke.edu/sites/default/files/admissions/financial/Food%20Drive%20dos%20%26%20don%27ts%20pdf.pdf

  • Nov 13
    Hands Off My Uterus: The Attack On Women's Reproductive Rights 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    How will the vendetta against Planned Parenthood and other sexual and reproductive health care providers affect women's rights in the years to come? Why are states passing laws restricting abortion in record numbers? And how far exactly do these laws go? Join Duke Law ACLU for a discussion with Planned Parenthood's Melissa Reed and ACLU- North Carolina Policy Director Sarah Preston on women's reproductive rights and how we can protect them. Lunch will be served. Funded by DBA. For more information, please contact Steve Wagner at stevedwagner@gmail.com.
  • Nov 13
    CANCELED: Mock Trial Skills Session: Evidence and Objections 12:15 PM • See description

    Professor Beskind will present on the rules of evidence and making objections. This skills session is designed to teach students the basics of trial advocacy necessary to compete in the Twiggs-Beskind Cup and try out for the Mock Trial Board. Lunch will be provided at this event. We strongly encourage anyone interested in participating in the Twiggs-Beskind cup to attend. For more information, contact Caroline Coates at caroline.coates@duke.edu.
  • Nov 13
    Judicial Clerkship Kickoff Event 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    The Career & Professional Development Center is happy to announce the 2013 Judicial Clerkship Kickoff Event. Join a selection of Duke Faculty panelists as they discuss the benefits and advantages of judicial clerkships. Students interested in applying for judicial clerkships should attend and sign up for the 2013 Clerkship Listserv. All students are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Robert Barton at robert.barton@law.duke.edu. Lunch provided.
  • Nov 13
    Obesity and the Law: DFLSC Townhall 2 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    A panel discussion focusing on how the law interacts with America's obesity epidemic and how the law can best manage it. Panelists: Drs. Alice Ammerman (a Professor of Nutrition at UNC and the Director of the Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention), Court Tisdale (a PhD in clinical psychology with a specialty in eating disorders), and Ronald Sha (of the Duke Community and Family Medicine/ Diet and Fitness Center). For more information, please contact Chelsea Gaw at chelsea.gaw@duke.edu. Cosponsored by the Duke Forum for Law and Social Change and the Health Law Society. Funded by DBA. Lunch will be provided.
  • Nov 13
    Faculty Teaching with Technology Workshop: Getting the most of out of Panopto 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    Panopto is the recording system available in our primary classrooms. You know that you can have your class sessions recorded, but did you know that you can set up Panopto on a laptop or your desktop, and record a lecture or module in advance of class time? That you can set up class sessions so that they can be viewed live? That you or students can make your own annotations of the recording, both live and after the fact? Come learn more when Academic Technologies presents tricks to getting the most out of Panopto.
  • Nov 13
    The State of Healthcare: Implications Post-Election 5:00 PM • See description

    Duke Medicine will host "The State of Healthcare: Implications Post-Election," a panel discussion on Tues., Nov. 13 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Washington Duke Inn. Professor Barak Richman will be among the panelists. Mac McCorkle, JD '84, associate professor of the practice of public policy and director of graduate studies, Master of Public Policy Program, will moderate. The event is sponsored by the Office of Graduate Medical Education, the Women's Health & Advocacy Initiative, and the Duke Cancer Institute.

    http://tinyurl.com/962vkgy

  • Nov 13
    Duke Law Southern California Welcome Party - Los Angeles 5:30 PM • Off-campus

    Alumni in Southern California are encouraged to attend a welcome party at Nic & Stef's, 330 S. Hope Street, Los Angeles. From 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. come and network with new and old alumni! RSVP by clicking on the link by November 7. Questions? Contact Tiaunia Bedell L'07 at tiaunia.bedell@gmail.com.

    http://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8Cj1BtPiueOZ3Bb

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

  • Nov 14
    Health Care Club Conference - The Fuqua School of Business 8:00 AM • Fuqua - McClendon Classroom

    Our largest club event is our annual Duke MBA Health Care Conference, which brings students, business leaders, scientists, clinicians, academics, and policymakers together to discuss business and policy issues in the health sector. In addition, there will be a pre-conference event for sponsors on Tuesday, November 13th at The Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club.The theme of this year's conference is Global Health in Emerging Markets. Speakers and panelists will focus on global health care trends, specifically how these trends will affect the business landscape in various emerging markets. These trends include increasing access to care, improving quality and innovation, and reducing cost of care. Speakers and panelists will also address the impact of national government policies, as well as advocacy and awareness initiatives, on the health care industry. Sectors include providers, payers, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and non-profit organizations.

    http://fuqua.campusgroups.com/healthconf/web_page?url_name=home&club_url2=healthconf

  • Nov 14
    Thanksgiving Food Drive 9:00 AM • Law School Blue Lounge

    The Law School will take part in a university-wide Thanksgiving food drive from November 12th to November 16th. We encourage all students, faculty, and staff to participate by bringing food, baby products, and hygiene items to the collection area in the blue lounge (For a list of what items to donate go to http://law.duke.edu/sites/default/files/admissions/financial/Food%20Driv...). Please email Brian Flanagan (brian.flanagan@duke.edu), Hyatt Howard (hyatt.howard@duke.edu), or Sarah Battersby (sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu) if you have any questions.

    http://law.duke.edu/sites/default/files/admissions/financial/Food%20Drive%20dos%20%26%20don%27ts%20pdf.pdf

  • Nov 14
    Fall Exam Software Installation Session for 1Ls and LLM-LE students 9:30 AM • Law School 3037

    During this session, we will walk 1L and LLM-LE students through the exam software installation process, help with problems, and answer any questions about functionality of the software. Student swill have the opportunity to fill out and submit practice exams. (Summer starter students can choose not to attend, but be aware that you MUST install this new version of EBB for fall's exams.) There will be some breakfast snacks to help you get started. Bring your own morning beverage. Overflow room is 4047.
  • Nov 14
    DBA Finance Committee Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4044

    The DBA Finance Committee meets to approve funding requests from DBA sponsored organizations. If you would like to request funding, please fill out the form at the link and send a representative to the meeting at least two weeks prior to your event. Please contact Blair Perkins at Blair.Perkins@duke.edu with questions.

    http://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEIzMVhaMHpzbmhxUlYtOGdWOHhQaXc6MQ#gid=0

  • Nov 14
    Robert R. Wilson Lecture 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Did Lincoln deserve his reputation as the Great Emancipator? Did he free the slaves? Why did he wait so long? What were the consequences of the Emancipation Proclamation? These and other questions will be explored by Paul Finkelman, John Hope Franklin Visiting Professor of Legal History, during the Robert R. Wilson Lecture entitled "How a Railroad Lawyer Became the Great Emancipator: Abraham Lincoln, and the Problem of Ending Slavery." Watch live on ustream at: http://www.ustream.tv/dukelaw.

    http://www.ustream.tv/dukelaw

  • Nov 14
    Social Event Between local Duke Law Alumni and students interested in Environmental Law 6:30 PM • Law School 3000

    The objectives of the reception are to introduce students to the Bar and its benefits, and to attorneys that practice environmental, energy and natural-resources law. We will use this opportunity to talk to students about the benefits of joining the Bar and what life is like as an attorney that specializes in environmental, energy and natural-resources law. The atmosphere of the reception will be informal. Our section will provide pizza and soft drinks as a mild inducement for the students to attend. We will start the reception with welcoming remarks by section chair Grady Shields, followed by a short, informal presentation by Ken Taylor, State Geologist and a member of the State Mining and Energy Commission. Ken will talk about shale gas and the activities of the commission. For more information, contact Ryke Longest at longest@law.duke.edu.

Thursday, November 15, 2012

  • Nov 15
    Thanksgiving Food Drive 9:00 AM • Law School Blue Lounge

    The Law School will take part in a university-wide Thanksgiving food drive from November 12th to November 16th. We encourage all students, faculty, and staff to participate by bringing food, baby products, and hygiene items to the collection area in the blue lounge (For a list of what items to donate go to http://law.duke.edu/sites/default/files/admissions/financial/Food%20Driv...). Please email Brian Flanagan (brian.flanagan@duke.edu), Hyatt Howard (hyatt.howard@duke.edu), or Sarah Battersby (sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu) if you have any questions.

    http://law.duke.edu/sites/default/files/admissions/financial/Food%20Drive%20dos%20%26%20don%27ts%20pdf.pdf

  • Nov 15
    LLM Bar Exam 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    LLM BAR EXAM cordially invites you this luncheon. LLM BAR EXAM is the first and only review course, designed exclusively for international LL.M. students, to prepare for the New York Bar Examination. The topic to be discussed is "Substance and Strategy on the New York Bar Examination." For more information, please contact Tania Soris at tania.soris@duke.edu.

    http://www.llmbarexam.com/

  • Nov 15
    SCOTUS Term Limits? 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Justice David Stras of the Minnesota Supreme Court joins our very own Professor Paul Carrington and the Federalist Society for a discussion of Supreme Court Reform. Professor Carrington has opined on the issue suggesting term limits in this NY Times article: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/10/opinion/bring-the-justices-back-to-ear... Join us for what is sure to be an interesting discussion! For more information please contact Phil Aubart at pla4@duke.edu.
  • Nov 15
    The Governor's Counsel and the Governor's Veto: A Conversation with Mark Davis 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Over the past two years, North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue has vetoed an unprecedented 19 bills, including a voter ID law, a law allowing fracking, a rollback of the 2009 Racial Justice Act, an act requiring pre-abortion counseling, and tort reform. Intrigued? Come join Mark Davis, General Counsel to Governor Perdue, for a discussion on the Governor's historic use of the veto power and his role in North Carolina government. Sponsored by the Government and Public Service Society (GPS) and the American Constitution Society (ACS). Funded by DBA. For more information, please contact christine.kearsley@duke.edu. Lunch will be provided.
  • Nov 15
    1Ls: Making Your Case & Essentials of Interviewing for Legal Positions 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    After you have crafted a pristine resume and persuasive cover letter, interviews for 1L summer opportunities may soon follow. To ensure you are well prepared whenever these invitations are extended, during this required session you will learn the nuances of legal recruiting and those interview skills essential to effective self-promotion. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, contact Alan Dickinson at dickinson@law.duke.edu. Note: This session is Part IV of the Professional Development Curriculum for the Class of 2015 and all first-year students are required to attend. It is being offered twice to accommodate students' individual schedules, though students need only attend one of the program's two sessions.
  • Nov 15
    Duke Law Wellness: Pies & Cider with OSA 2:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Come get in the holiday spirit with some pie and cider, served up by the Office of Student Affairs!
  • Nov 15
    Cancer Pro Bono Legal Project Training: Part II 5:30 PM • See description

    The training session will take place on Thursday, November 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Room 4085 at the UNC School of Law. This is the second training sessions for students interested in participating in the Cancer Pro Bono Legal Project, a collaboration between The Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono, the Duke Law Health Law Society, the Duke Cancer Institute, the UNC Law Health Law Society, and the UNC Cancer Institute. The project will provide legal assistance to cancer patients. In this training session, participants will receive training specifically on how to fill out necessary forms and help patients prepare Powers of Attorney and Advanced Directives. Feel free to bring a sandwich. Please RSVP to hilary.campbell@duke.edu and contact her for more information.
  • Nov 15
    Duke Law Panel Discussion - The Innovation Ecosystem - Northern California 6:00 PM • Off-campus

    Come join the local Duke community in a lively panel discussion exploring the Silicon Valley success story and what it can teach us about establishing other innovation ecosystems in different geographies. The panel includes Bill Brown L'80, Ryan Caldbeck '01, Harrison Dillon L'03, Scott Kupor, & Sean Schickedanz B'94, L'94. From 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. at RocketSpace, 181 Fremont Street (cross street Howard), San Francisco, CA 94105. Complimentary appetizers and a cash bar will be available. RSVP by clicking on the link. Questions? Contact Carol Lilley at carol.lilley@law.duke.edu.

    http://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/DUKE/events/DUKE2359599.html

  • Nov 15
    WLSA Baker Botts Reception for 1Ls and LLMS 6:00 PM • Law School Third Floor Mezzanine

    Baker Botts LLP will host a reception for students participating in mock interviews. This is a great opportunity for you to meet your interviewers in a casual environment and practice your networking skills. Drinks and light appetizers will be served. For more information contact Brandee Woolard at brandee.woolard@gmail.com.

Friday, November 16, 2012

Saturday, November 17, 2012

  • Nov 17
    Duke Football Tailgate in Atlanta with Prof. Tom Metzloff All Day • Off-campus

    Join Duke Law professor Tom Metzloff and fellow alumni for a tailgate before the Duke vs. GA Tech football game. The tailgate will take place in the parking lot of Centennial Place Elementary School during the three hours before the game at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Duke Atlanta will provide snacks and non-alcoholic refreshments. To purchase tickets and for updates regarding kickoff, go to www.goduke.com. For more information, contact Eric Fisher '01 at efisher@taylorenglish.com.
  • Nov 17
    Video Game Law Society Kick-Off Party 5:00 PM • See description

    To be held at the Lofts Lounge at the Lofts at Lakeview. 2616 Erwin Road Durham, NC 27705 - Video Game Law Society will host their Kick-Off Party for students to socialize and play video games. Come meet other avid and casual gamers and learn more about what our society has in store for the coming years. We will provide food and gaming entertainment, including the Xbox 360 and Wii consoles. For more information, please contact jennifer.cieluch@duke.edu or gregory.kikkawa@duke.edu

Monday, November 19, 2012

  • Nov 19
    Duke Litigators Kick-Off 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Are you interested in pursuing a career in Litigation? Duke Litigators is throwing a kick-off meeting for those interested in learning more about the various areas of litigation and having a pulse on what life is like in the practice area. The field is growing and arguably where the action is at! We will be serving lunch, and also discussing open positions. If you have any questions visit www.dukelitigators.org.
  • Nov 19
    A Visit with Judge Edith Brown Clement 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Judge Edith Brown Clement from the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals joins the Federalist Society to discuss Voting Rights and Wrongs. Her chambers are in New Orleans, Louisiana. Join us for this special chance to interact with a federal appellate judge! Cosponsored by WLSA. Cookout and Cupcakes! For more information please contact Phil Aubart at pla4@duke.edu.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

  • Nov 20
    The 2012 Elections and the Constitution Inside and Outside the Courts 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Join Duke Law School Professors Kate Bartlett, Guy Charles, Larry Helfer, Jed Purdy, and Neil Siegel for a discussion of the implications of the 2012 national elections and state referenda for American constitutional law and culture, both inside and outside the courts. Topics may include the possible effects of the Presidential and Senate elections on the future composition and decision making of the U.S. Supreme Court, the defeat of some very outspoken anti-abortion congressional candidates, the significance of the number of women elected to Congress, and the pertinence of the referenda and initiative results in four states to debates about recognition of same-sex marriage. For more information, contact Dana Norvell (norvell@law.duke.edu).
  • Nov 20
    HLAP Screening of Baseball in the Time of Cholera 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Please join HLAP for the screening of "Baseball in the Time of Cholera." This 28 minute documentary narrates the story of a young Haitian boy who plays in Haiti's first Little League baseball team and how the cholera epidemic affects his life. His story is juxtaposed with the journey of a human rights attorney who aims to hold the United Nations peacekeepers accountable for introducing cholera in Haiti and to vindicate the suffering of over 500,000 victims. Lunch will be provided! For more information, please contact Rachel Smithson at rachel.smithson@duke.edu
  • Nov 20
    App Chat: All about Android 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    This month's App Chat will have to do with Android smartphones and tablets: standard apps, unique apps and the best apps to increase your productivity. Light refreshments will be served. The App Chat is a monthly gathering of mobile device users (and future users) to share and discuss productive ways of using mobile applications. Any Duke Law Community member (faculty, staff, or student) is encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Hollie White at hollie.white@law.duke.edu.
  • Nov 20
    Governing Faculty Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Frances Conrad at Conrad@law.duke.edu.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Monday, November 26, 2012

  • Nov 26
    Academic Success Program: How to Prepare for Exams 9:30 AM • Law School 3043

    First-year students in Professors Baker, Dimond, Mock and Reeves' LARW Sections should plan to attend this exam prep session led by Professors Doriane Coleman and Don Beskind. This is the second program in a three-part series. For more information contact Anne Sherman at sherman@law.duke.edu.
  • Nov 26
    Academic Success Program: How to Prepare for and Take Exams 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    First-year students should attend this program focused on how to prepare for and take law school exams, featuring Professor Doriane Coleman, Dean Jason Belk and Registrar Suze Bear. This is the second program in a three-part series. For more information, contact Anne Sherman at sherman@law.duke.edu.
  • Nov 26
    Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    Join Pierre-Hughes Verdier for a lunchtime faculty workshop on a paper titled "How Does Customary International Law Change? The Case of State Immunity." This lecture is co-sponsored by CICL and the Center for Judicial Studies. The paper is available on SSRN and will be distributed to attendees prior to the workshop. For more information, or if you would like to attend, please contact Ali Prince at ali.prince@law.duke.edu.

    http://web.law.duke.edu/cicl/news/story?id=8028&u=26

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

  • Nov 28
    Holiday Pet Food Drive All Day • Law School Blue Lounge

    Please consider donating pet supplies to the Duke Law SALDF Holiday Pet Food Drive. Donation boxes are located in the Blue Lounge and on the 3rd floor across from the library. All donations will be given to the Independent Animal Rescue in Durham. The shelter needs cat and kitten food (wet or dry), dog and puppy food, clumping cat litter, paper towels, and Frontline plus for dogs. Every donation, no matter how small, helps. For more information contact Hannah Graae at hmg8@duke.edu.
  • Nov 28
    Off the Record End-of-Semester Mini Concert 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Off the Record, Duke Law's co-ed a cappella group, is putting together a mini concert to celebrate the end of semester and the upcoming holiday season! Come watch your classmates perform some of your favorite songs and timeless holiday tunes. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Sonny Ha at dukeofftherecord@gmail.com.
  • Nov 28
    DBA Finance Committee Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4044

    The DBA Finance Committee meets to approve funding requests from DBA sponsored organizations. If you would like to request funding, please fill out the form at the link and send a representative to the meeting at least two weeks prior to your event. Please contact Blair Perkins at Blair.Perkins@duke.edu with questions.

    http://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEIzMVhaMHpzbmhxUlYtOGdWOHhQaXc6MQ#gid=0

  • Nov 28
    Entry-Level Appointments Job Talk 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Dawn Cronce at cronce@law.duke.edu.

Thursday, November 29, 2012

  • Nov 29
    Holiday Pet Food Drive All Day • Law School Blue Lounge

    Please consider donating pet supplies to the Duke Law SALDF Holiday Pet Food Drive. Donation boxes are located in the Blue Lounge and on the 3rd floor across from the library. All donations will be given to the Independent Animal Rescue in Durham. The shelter needs cat and kitten food (wet or dry), dog and puppy food, clumping cat litter, paper towels, and Frontline plus for dogs. Every donation, no matter how small, helps. For more information contact Hannah Graae at hmg8@duke.edu.
  • Nov 29
    Protected Data Conference 8:00 AM • Off-campus

    Location: Umstead Hotel (near Duke Law and the Raleigh-Durham International Airport) This two day conference addresses a party's conflicting disclosure and discovery obligations in cross-border litigation involving information that is protected under European Union privacy laws or similar laws of other countries. It will bring together federal judges, in-house counsel, and experienced lawyers to search for and identify real improvements in the law, including potential rule changes, legislation, or international compacts. More information can be found by clicking on the link or contact Ann Yandian at ann.yandian@law.duke.edu.

    http://law.duke.edu/judicialstudies/conferences/november2012/

  • Nov 29
    PBS Thursdays: PILF Bake Sale 10:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    The Public Interest Law Foundation (PILF) is hosting its monthly PBS Thursdays bake sale to raise money to support students seeking summer public interest positions. There will be brownies, cookies and pies! From 10AM-5PM in the Star Commons Foyer. Cash only. For more information, please contact Valerie Rymar at valeriya.rymar@duke.edu.
  • Nov 29
    PILF - Duke Law Gear Sale 10:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Come out and support the Public Interest Law Foundation by purchasing Duke Law gear and other items! Sale will include mugs, t-shirts, sweatshirts, polos and more! Take the opportunity to purchase some Duke Law gifts for your family before the holiday season. For more information, please contact Sophia Carter at sophia.carter@duke.edu or Kathleen Horrigan at kathleen.horrigan@duke.edu.
  • Nov 29
    Academic Success Program: Open Book 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    NYU Professor Barry Friedman, author of Open Book, Succeeding on Exams from the First Day of Law School, will talk to students about strategies for taking exams. This is the final program in a three-part series. For more information, please contact the Office of Student Affairs.
  • Nov 29
    Student Scholarship Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 3171

    Please join us for the first meeting of the Student Scholarship Workshop. We will discuss the process of writing law review notes and articles - from initial research to submission. Please email Prof. Levy at levy@law.duke.edu if you would like lunch provided.
  • Nov 29
    Last day of class: Celebration for 1L's 4:30 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Congrats to the 1L students for finishing your last class! Come celebrate with the Office of Student Affairs with cake in Star Commons.

Friday, November 30, 2012

  • Nov 30
    Holiday Pet Food Drive All Day • Law School Blue Lounge

    Please consider donating pet supplies to the Duke Law SALDF Holiday Pet Food Drive. Donation boxes are located in the Blue Lounge and on the 3rd floor across from the library. All donations will be given to the Independent Animal Rescue in Durham. The shelter needs cat and kitten food (wet or dry), dog and puppy food, clumping cat litter, paper towels, and Frontline plus for dogs. Every donation, no matter how small, helps. For more information contact Hannah Graae at hmg8@duke.edu.
  • Nov 30
    Protected Data Conference 8:00 AM • Off-campus

    Location: Umstead Hotel (near Duke Law and the Raleigh-Durham International Airport) This two day conference addresses a party's conflicting disclosure and discovery obligations in cross-border litigation involving information that is protected under European Union privacy laws or similar laws of other countries. It will bring together federal judges, in-house counsel, and experienced lawyers to search for and identify real improvements in the law, including potential rule changes, legislation, or international compacts. More information can be found by clicking on the link or contact Ann Yandian at ann.yandian@law.duke.edu.

    http://law.duke.edu/judicialstudies/conferences/november2012/

  • Nov 30
    Interview with Professor Clark Havighurst 9:30 AM • Law School 4042

    Please join us for an interview with Professor Clark Havighurst, the William Neal Reynolds Professor Emeritus of Law. Professor Havighurst taught courses in health care law and policy, antitrust law, and economic regulation at the Duke University School of Law from 1964 until his retirement in 2005. Seating is limited. The interview is sponsored by the Goodson Law Library as part of its ongoing faculty oral history program. For more information, please contact Marguerite Mostat most@law.duke.edu.
  • Nov 30
    Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.
  • Nov 30
    Street Law Middle School Mock Trial 3:30 PM • Law School 4049

    Come watch two Middle School Mock Trial Teams coached by Duke Law Students perform in front of a Durham County Judge! If you are interested in volunteering as a jury member please contact Elyse Lyons, elyse.lyons@duke.edu, or Casteel Scherger, casteel.scherger@duke.edu. There will be a short reception with light refreshments following!
  • Nov 30
    Accuracy and Error in Decision Making in the Criminal Justice Process 6:30 PM • Law School 4042

    By invitation only. For more information, contact Sue Hinson at susan.hinson@law.duke.edu.

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Monday, December 3, 2012

  • Dec 3
    Reading and Exam Period for Fall Term Classes All Day • See description

    Reading and Exam Period for Fall Term Classes: Monday, December 3rd through Friday, December 14th.
  • Dec 3
    Holiday Pet Food Drive All Day • Law School Blue Lounge

    Please consider donating pet supplies to the Duke Law SALDF Holiday Pet Food Drive. Donation boxes are located in the Blue Lounge and on the 3rd floor across from the library. All donations will be given to the Independent Animal Rescue in Durham. The shelter needs cat and kitten food (wet or dry), dog and puppy food, clumping cat litter, paper towels, and Frontline plus for dogs. Every donation, no matter how small, helps. For more information contact Hannah Graae at hmg8@duke.edu.
  • Dec 3
    SJD Dissertation Defense Giancarlo Frosio 9:00 AM • Law School 4042

    SJD Dissertation Defense Giancarlo Frosio Supervisor: Professor Jerry Reichman Readers: Professores Janie Boyle, David Lange, Okediji (University of Minnesota Law School), Marco Ricolfi (by telephone conference from Italy) This event is only open to current SJD candidates and students. For more information, please contact Stefanie Kandzia at stefanie.kandzia@law.duke.edu.

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

  • Dec 4
    Reading and Exam Period for Fall Term Classes All Day • See description

    Reading and Exam Period for Fall Term Classes: Monday, December 3rd through Friday, December 14th.
  • Dec 4
    Holiday Pet Food Drive All Day • Law School Blue Lounge

    Please consider donating pet supplies to the Duke Law SALDF Holiday Pet Food Drive. Donation boxes are located in the Blue Lounge and on the 3rd floor across from the library. All donations will be given to the Independent Animal Rescue in Durham. The shelter needs cat and kitten food (wet or dry), dog and puppy food, clumping cat litter, paper towels, and Frontline plus for dogs. Every donation, no matter how small, helps. For more information contact Hannah Graae at hmg8@duke.edu.
  • Dec 4
    Exam Break: Massages 11:30 AM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Take a break from exam stress with a massage! Massage therapists will be available from 11:30-2:15. You must sign up in the Office of Student Affairs (Office 2007) for a slot. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs
  • Dec 4
    Governing Faculty Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Frances Conrad at Conrad@law.duke.edu.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

  • Dec 5
    Reading and Exam Period for Fall Term Classes All Day • See description

    Reading and Exam Period for Fall Term Classes: Monday, December 3rd through Friday, December 14th.
  • Dec 5
    Holiday Pet Food Drive All Day • Law School Blue Lounge

    Please consider donating pet supplies to the Duke Law SALDF Holiday Pet Food Drive. Donation boxes are located in the Blue Lounge and on the 3rd floor across from the library. All donations will be given to the Independent Animal Rescue in Durham. The shelter needs cat and kitten food (wet or dry), dog and puppy food, clumping cat litter, paper towels, and Frontline plus for dogs. Every donation, no matter how small, helps. For more information contact Hannah Graae at hmg8@duke.edu.
  • Dec 5
    December App Chat: Mobile Accessories Swap Meet 3:00 PM • See description

    Take a break from finals and come to a swap meet! Participants should bring new or barely used mobile device accessories to trade with other app chatters. Examples of theme-appropriate accessories are mobile device cases, styli, cell phone charms, screen cleaners, iPod stands, etc. December's session will be held in the Digital Initiatives Lab (Law Library Rm 3211) from 3pm to 4pm. App Chat is a monthly gathering of mobile device users (and future users) to share and discuss productive ways of using mobile applications. Any Duke Law Community member (faculty, staff, or student) is encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Hollie White at hollie.white@law.duke.edu.
  • Dec 5
    Duke Law Denver Reception - Denver, CO 5:30 PM • Off-campus

    Duke Law Alumni in Denver are invited to attend a reception featuring Professor Farahany, Professor of Law and Professor of Genome Sciences & Policy, Duke University at Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP. She was recently featured in the ABA Journal on the use of neuroscientific evidence in criminal cases and will discuss privacy, personal and criminal responsibility in the era of neuroscience. The evening will also include a special toast honoring Bruce Rogers L'87, winner of Duke Law's 2012 Charles S. Rhyne Award. RSVP by clicking on the link. Questions Contact Carol Lilley at carol.lilley@law.duke.edu.

    http://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_9AErf6fGIB6Pjr7

Thursday, December 6, 2012

  • Dec 6
    Holiday Pet Food Drive All Day • Law School Blue Lounge

    Please consider donating pet supplies to the Duke Law SALDF Holiday Pet Food Drive. Donation boxes are located in the Blue Lounge and on the 3rd floor across from the library. All donations will be given to the Independent Animal Rescue in Durham. The shelter needs cat and kitten food (wet or dry), dog and puppy food, clumping cat litter, paper towels, and Frontline plus for dogs. Every donation, no matter how small, helps. For more information contact Hannah Graae at hmg8@duke.edu.
  • Dec 6
    Reading and Exam Period for Fall Term Classes All Day • See description

    Reading and Exam Period for Fall Term Classes: Monday, December 3rd through Friday, December 14th.
  • Dec 6
    Exam Break: Massages 11:30 AM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Take a break from exam stress with a massage! Massage therapists will be available from 11:30-2:15. You must sign up in the Office of Student Affairs (Office 2007) for a slot. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs.
  • Dec 6
    Duke Law Seattle Reception with Professor Nita Farahany 6:00 PM • Off-campus

    Duke Law Alumni in Seattle are invited to attend a reception featuring Professor Farahany, Professor of Law and Professor of Genome Sciences & Policy, Duke University at Perkins Coie LLP. She was recently featured in the ABA Journal on the use of neuroscientific evidence in criminal cases and will discuss privacy, personal and criminal responsibility in the era of neuroscience. Special thanks to V. L. Woolston L'79 for hosting. RSVP by clicking on the link. Questions Contact Carol Lilley at carol.lilley@law.duke.edu.

    http://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1yJmQZUnt1MnUKp

Friday, December 7, 2012

  • Dec 7
    Holiday Pet Food Drive All Day • Law School Blue Lounge

    Please consider donating pet supplies to the Duke Law SALDF Holiday Pet Food Drive. Donation boxes are located in the Blue Lounge and on the 3rd floor across from the library. All donations will be given to the Independent Animal Rescue in Durham. The shelter needs cat and kitten food (wet or dry), dog and puppy food, clumping cat litter, paper towels, and Frontline plus for dogs. Every donation, no matter how small, helps. For more information contact Hannah Graae at hmg8@duke.edu.
  • Dec 7
    Reading and Exam Period for Fall Term Classes All Day • See description

    Reading and Exam Period for Fall Term Classes: Monday, December 3rd through Friday, December 14th.
  • Dec 7
    Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.

Saturday, December 8, 2012

  • Dec 8
    Reading and Exam Period for Fall Term Classes All Day • See description

    Reading and Exam Period for Fall Term Classes: Monday, December 3rd through Friday, December 14th.
  • Dec 8
    Street Law End of the Semester Celebration by Street Law: Durham Youth Home 7:00 PM • Off-campus

    Street Law and Med Mentors are getting together to celebrate the end of a great semester to recruit new members. We will have the back room of Six Plates reserved from 7-9 on Saturday December 8th, so come take a study break and meet some of your fellow law students as well as the always fun med students! We will be serving food and a limited amount of wine. Please let me know if you have any questions and we (Erin, Ben and Katie Claire) hope to see you there!

Sunday, December 9, 2012

  • Dec 9
    Study Break: Coffee and Bagels 11:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Come take a study break with coffee and bagels, served to you by the Office of Student Affairs!

Monday, December 10, 2012

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

  • Dec 11
    Holiday Pet Food Drive All Day • Law School Blue Lounge

    Please consider donating pet supplies to the Duke Law SALDF Holiday Pet Food Drive. Donation boxes are located in the Blue Lounge and on the 3rd floor across from the library. All donations will be given to the Independent Animal Rescue in Durham. The shelter needs cat and kitten food (wet or dry), dog and puppy food, clumping cat litter, paper towels, and Frontline plus for dogs. Every donation, no matter how small, helps. For more information contact Hannah Graae at hmg8@duke.edu.
  • Dec 11
    Reading and Exam Period for Fall Term Classes All Day • See description

    Reading and Exam Period for Fall Term Classes: Monday, December 3rd through Friday, December 14th.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

  • Dec 12
    Holiday Pet Food Drive All Day • Law School Blue Lounge

    Please consider donating pet supplies to the Duke Law SALDF Holiday Pet Food Drive. Donation boxes are located in the Blue Lounge and on the 3rd floor across from the library. All donations will be given to the Independent Animal Rescue in Durham. The shelter needs cat and kitten food (wet or dry), dog and puppy food, clumping cat litter, paper towels, and Frontline plus for dogs. Every donation, no matter how small, helps. For more information contact Hannah Graae at hmg8@duke.edu.
  • Dec 12
    Reading and Exam Period for Fall Term Classes All Day • See description

    Reading and Exam Period for Fall Term Classes: Monday, December 3rd through Friday, December 14th.
  • Dec 12
    Exam Break: Massages 11:30 AM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Take a break from exam stress with a massage! Massage therapists will be available from 11:30-2:15. You must sign up in the Office of Student Affairs (Office 2007) for a slot. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs.
  • Dec 12
    Governing Faculty Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Frances Conrad at Conrad@law.duke.edu.

Thursday, December 13, 2012

  • Dec 13
    Holiday Pet Food Drive All Day • Law School Blue Lounge

    Please consider donating pet supplies to the Duke Law SALDF Holiday Pet Food Drive. Donation boxes are located in the Blue Lounge and on the 3rd floor across from the library. All donations will be given to the Independent Animal Rescue in Durham. The shelter needs cat and kitten food (wet or dry), dog and puppy food, clumping cat litter, paper towels, and Frontline plus for dogs. Every donation, no matter how small, helps. For more information contact Hannah Graae at hmg8@duke.edu.
  • Dec 13
    Reading and Exam Period for Fall Term Classes All Day • See description

    Reading and Exam Period for Fall Term Classes: Monday, December 3rd through Friday, December 14th.

Friday, December 14, 2012

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Thursday, December 27, 2012

  • Dec 27
    Duke Law Belk Bowl Alumni Party in Charlotte 3:00 PM • Off-campus

    Come out and support your Duke Blue Devils by attending the Belk Bowl Alumni Party from 3:00-5:30 pm on Stadium Grounds within earshot of Fan Fest. Featured guests will include Law Professors Tom Metzloff & Rich Schmalbeck. Learn more and register by clicking on the link above.

    http://www.dukealumni.com/belkbowl