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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 real cases before a panel of appellate judges. Space is limited. RSVP Required. RSVP here: https://duke.is/j/nd6p. 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 2Ls who are considering applying to clerkships should plan on attending this event. We will go over how to register in OSCAR and provide a timeline for other steps you should take to finalize clerkship applications this semester. Sponsored by the Clerkship Office. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.

Join the Dean's Cup judges for a discussion about clerkships. The judges will share their perspectives on topics such as the benefits of clerking, what they look for in applications, and how they work with their clerks. They will also answer questions. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Clerkship Office. For more information, please contact Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@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.