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November 07, 2025

"If private security officers are just sitting behind a desk and not interacting with the public, that’s one thing. But if they’re on the streets, carrying a weapon, and using force, then perhaps we should be concerned.”

– Professor Ben Grunwald

Private security, public protection

October 29, 2025

“Law is a transcendental condition of democracy, in the specific sense that democracy is inconceivable without prior concepts that are furnished by law.”

– Professor Jedediah Purdy

Why democracy depends on the rule of law

October 20, 2025

"The litigation results stand as strong evidence that even the best-looking cases for prosecution can turn out to be expensive failures."

– Professor Sam Buell

The difficulty of convicting for corporate crime

October 07, 2025

“Unauthorized Practice of Law rules are different in every state. Clearer, more consistent regulations could encourage responsible innovation while still protecting consumers.”

– Professor Jeff Ward

Access to justice through UPL reform

October 01, 2025

"If you're just adding a lot more debt to our current system, yes, you'll get more growth, but you'll also get more disasters. You'll have more companies in financial distress."

– Professor Elisabeth de Fontenay

Private Credit: More Growth but More Risk

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First Amendment Clinic: Defending Speech and Advocating Access

The clinic represents clients in matters such as defamation defense, social media blocking by elected officials, and access to public records and meetings

Children’s Law Clinic stands up for vulnerable youths and families

The clinic helps students access public education and secures benefits for children with disabilities

Avery Lewis, Brendan Genaw, and Jillian Baggett

Duke Law’s Health Justice Clinic works to end discrimination against people in recovery

A new medical-legal partnership seeks to remove barriers to care for those with Opioid Use Disorder

Lucas Mears, Margaret Kruzner, and Matt Queen

Appellate Litigation Clinic helps bring complex cases to justice

Duke Law students get intensive training in handling a federal appeal from beginning to end

Wrongful Convictions Clinic client released after serving 27 years in prison

Benjamin Cole is the most recent clinic client to be released

Community Enterprise Clinic creates lasting relationships among alumni

The “immersive” clinic experience fosters strong ties among alumni throughout their careers

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Duke Law’s Community Enterprise Clinic strengthens North Carolina nonprofits

Students hone business law skills working with local organizations on economic development projects

Duke’s Civil Justice Clinic: Leveraging its community presence to “level the playing field”

The clinic has developed a strong presence over more than 10 years representing low-income residents in housing and employment matters

First Amendment Clinic: Defending Speech and Advocating Access

Children’s Law Clinic stands up for vulnerable youths and families

Duke Law’s Health Justice Clinic works to end discrimination against people in recovery

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The 3L team “Department of Dingers” won Duke Law’s annual softball championship at Whippoorwil

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The 3L team “Department of Dingers” won Duke Law’s annual softball championship at Whippoorwill Park. The team will head to Charlottesville in the spring to represent Duke Law at the UVA Law School Invitational.

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3L "Department of Dingers" win Duke Law annual softball championship
The team will head to Charlottesville in the spring to represent Duke Law at the UVA Law School Invitational.
Ifeoma Ayika JD ’27 wins the 2025 Jessup Cup
The finalists presented their arguments before a three-judge panel
Alaska Law Review makes annual trip to Anchorage
Nine students traveled to Alaska over fall break to meet with Alaska Supreme Court justices
People on the Move – October 2025
Duke Law alumni in the news for honors, awards, promotions, and career moves

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2 days ago

Community Updates

3L "Department of Dingers" win Duke Law annual softball championship
The team will head to Charlottesville in the spring to represent Duke Law at the UVA Law School Invitational.
Ifeoma Ayika JD ’27 wins the 2025 Jessup Cup
The finalists presented their arguments before a three-judge panel
Alaska Law Review makes annual trip to Anchorage
Nine students traveled to Alaska over fall break to meet with Alaska Supreme Court justices
People on the Move – October 2025
Duke Law alumni in the news for honors, awards, promotions, and career moves

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More Community News