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Faculty & Research
Faculty Insights
Ben K. Grunwald
Duke Law Professor Ben Grunwald sheds light on the demographics of a workforce with an increasing presence in public spaces
Jedediah Purdy
Duke Law Professor Jedediah Purdy says a democratic society without the rule of law is “a different kind of society”
Samuel W. Buell
Samuel Buell explains why it’s hard to convict individuals for corporate crime and suggests stronger industry-specific regulation may be a more effective deterrent
Jeff Ward
Legal tech expert Jeff Ward advocates reforming rules that limit access to reliable, low-cost, and timely advice for common legal issues
Elisabeth de Fontenay
An increase in corporate borrowing from private funds means more growth, but potentially more risk for investors and the public, says Duke Law’s Elisabeth de Fontenay
Community Impact
First Amendment Clinic: Defending Speech and Advocating Access
CONTINUE READINGChildren’s Law Clinic stands up for vulnerable youths and families
CONTINUE READINGDuke Law’s Health Justice Clinic works to end discrimination against people in recovery
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Community Updates
The team will head to Charlottesville in the spring to represent Duke Law at the UVA Law School Invitational.
The finalists presented their arguments before a three-judge panel
Nine students traveled to Alaska over fall break to meet with Alaska Supreme Court justices
Duke Law alumni in the news for honors, awards, promotions, and career moves
Community Updates
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The team will head to Charlottesville in the spring to represent Duke Law at the UVA Law School Invitational.
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The finalists presented their arguments before a three-judge panel
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Nine students traveled to Alaska over fall break to meet with Alaska Supreme Court justices
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Duke Law alumni in the news for honors, awards, promotions, and career moves