Careers

Photo Shoot for 1Ls and LLM students. Sponsored by the Career and Professional Development Center. For more information, please contact Susan Anderson at susan.anderson@law.duke.edu. There will be an online sign-up, which will be sent out via our Careering newsletter.

All 2Ls are welcome to the first information session about clerkship applications for the class of 2026. Learn about the hiring timeline, various courts, and more. Bring your questions! Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Clerkship Office. Please contact Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu with any questions.

Working for a judge is a unique legal experience. Attend this program to learn more about judicial internships and post-graduate judicial clerkships. Information on what the positions entail, the benefits to you, and the application process will be covered. You will also learn about the resources the Law School provides to students. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Clerkship Office. Please contact Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu with any questions.

A North Carolina Court of Appeals panel of three judges will hear oral arguments at Duke Law School on Tuesday, October 29. Two cases will be heard by the Court. The first argument will be from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. The second argument will be from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. The judges will open the floor to students after oral arguments for a Q&A session. This is an excellent opportunity to observe practicing appellate attorneys argue a real case before a panel of appellate judges. Information on how to RSVP to attend will be available soon. Sponsored by the Clerkship Office. Please contact Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu with any questions.

What are employers looking for in a 1L fellowship applicant? Why do firms value inclusivity and belonging in the workplace? Join us for a panel of law firm attorneys sharing insights into the hiring process for 1L summer fellowship positions related to diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. All 1Ls interested in these positions are welcome to attend this event and should also consider attending the October 30th Sharing Our Affinities Networking Evening Reception. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. Lunch will be served. For more information, please contact Jasminka Vujic at Jasminka.vujic@law.duke.edu.

Join attorneys from law firms that sponsor 1L diversity and inclusion fellowships for an evening of mingling, learning, and fun! Get to know your fellow classmates and talk to experienced attorneys about creating and maintaining inclusivity in the workplace, building diverse networks, and securing jobs as a diverse candidate. Please note: Dress is business casual. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. Open to all Duke Law students. RSVP to be announced. For more information, please contact Jasminka Vujic at Jasminka.vujic@law.duke.edu

All 1Ls considering a 2L private sector job search should attend this annual networking event to establish meaningful connections with law firms from around the country that frequently hire Duke Law 2Ls. The event will be held at the Durham Convention Center. Sponsored by the Career and Professional Development Center. 1L event registration will open in January 2025. For more information, please contact Susan Anderson at susan.anderson@law.duke.edu.