Events

A Site Team appointed by the Council of the Section on Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the ABA will be visiting as part of the regular comprehensive reaccreditation process. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

Please join the Women Law Students Association (WLSA) for a lunch panel featuring women judges in the North Carolina Judiciary. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by WLSA and the North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys. For more information, please contact Casey Byrne at casey.byrne@duke.edu and Christina Moss at christina.moss@duke.edu. Please RSVP at https://forms.gle/kkhq9NSJDbbtNTvs6.

Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For questions, please contact Monica Roberson at monica.roberson@law.duke.edu.

Join the Antitrust & Competition Law Society for a conversation with Duke Law alums Mandy Boltax ('22) and Theodore DiSalvo ('18) on their work in the antitrust group of Hausfeld, a preeminent plaintiff's firm in Washington, D.C. Panelists will discuss the role of private plaintiff's firms in enforcing the antitrust laws by representing claimants in class actions, including discussion of Hausfeld's lawsuit alleging a price-fixing conspiracy by RealPage and commercial residential landlords. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/DyG5Ur6UxJ9g6e9D9. Sponsored by ACLS. For more information, please contact Jessica Breznick at jessica.breznick@duke.edu.

Please join First Generation Professionals and Outlaw to learn tips and tricks for final exams! We will provide an overview of the outlining process, share study habits and exam taking skills. Lunch will be provided! Please RSVP and note dietary restrictions here: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4158uXtyAkifWuy Sponsored by First Generation Professionals and Outlaw. For more information, please contact ian.redmond@duke.edu or evan.ortiz@duke.edu

Please join us for a panel discussion with the North Carolina Consular Corps, an organization of international lawyers and foreign country representatives who work on trade and government relations in North Carolina. David Robinson (Maynard Nexsen) and Kurt Lindquist (NC Bar Association International Chair) will discuss incorporating international work into a career, working abroad, international arbitration, and more. Sponsored by the International Law Society. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/4pAnz5uqxVuc3tBv5. For more information, contact Cristiana Farnsworth at cristiana.farnsworth@duke.edu

Christian Legal Society is hosting its first meeting and fall kickoff! We hope to see you there. Sponsored by CLS. For more information, contact Yvan Monreal at yvan@monreal@duke.edu.

Join Business Law Society for a panel with attorneys from K&L Gates to learn more about their offices, their practice areas, and what it is like to be an attorney at K&L Gates. Sponsored by Business Law Society. For more information, please contact Hakob Shamilian at hakob.shamilian@duke.edu. Please RSVP by Monday, October 21st.

The Law School community is invited to join Dean Kerry Abrams as she hosts International Organization for Migration Director General Amy Pope, J.D. '01, in the "Lawyers and Leaders" series. Established in 1951, IOM is the foremost intergovernmental organization in the field of migration, and under DG Pope's leadership, advocates policy on some of the most pressing issues facing the world today, including humanitarian crises and climate change. In addition, DG Pope has served in senior leadership positions on the National Security Council staff for Presidents Obama and Biden and as counsel for the United States Senate and the Department of Justice on issues involving migration, civil rights, criminal justice, and national security. The conversation will include the role of IOM in global affairs, DG Pope's career path, and advice for law students, among other topics. Lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. The event is sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Cindy Cammarn at cynthia.cammarn@law.duke.edu

Professor Young and Professor Grimm invite faculty to attend a Public Law Workshop with guest presenter Susan Morse to discuss works-in-progress Still Standing after Corner Post. Please email taylor.clark@law.duke.edu to RSVP and to receive the workshop paper. Lunch will be provided and seating is limited.

Join 1GP & Mintz for a virtual resume workshop and panel on tips to 1L recruiting. Sponsored by 1GP. For more information, please contact ian.redmond@duke.edu

Join us for the first ever meeting and kickoff of the Duke Law Viticultural Society, with Professor Christopher Buccafusco. Sponsored by DLVS. For more information, please contact Sabrina Slagowitz at Sabrina.Slagowitz@duke.edu

During this week's Run Club run, we will lead running and walking groups to the Karsh Alumni Center, an early voting location, for people to vote. Meet us at the Law School Sign out front at 6:00! If you plan to vote, please bring your photo ID. Acceptable forms include a passport, NC ID, physical Duke ID, or an out-of-state ID if the person registered within 90 days of the election. We will also lead a group on our normal route for those who have already voted.

Sponsored by Duke Law Run Club and Duke Law ACLU. For more information about the run, please contact Rosa Gibson at rosa.gibson@duke.edu. For more information about voting, please contact Holly Merrill at holly.merrill@duke.edu.

Please join Duke Law APALSA for a coffee chat with attorneys from Paul, Weiss. Coffee and treats will be provided. RSVP (https://forms.gle/Co2jzweaUtMFxdEz8) by Monday, October 21, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Sponsored by APALSA. For more information, please contact Grace Koh at g.koh@duke.edu and Carlos Hua at yuxuan.hua@duke.edu.

Join Texas Club for a panel with attorneys from White & Case to learn more about their offices, their practice areas, and what it is like to be an attorney at White & Case. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/Fv5z7P13k2VPx9VQA. Sponsored by the Texas Club. For more information, please contact Isabelle Stewart at Isabelle.stewart@duke.edu.

American juries are given a tremendous responsibility upon entering the courtroom to assess critical questions of access, copying, and substantial similarity. While we trust them to handle this job, how do different instructions affect their decision? Join IPLS for a presentation and simulation with visiting scholar Margaritha Windisch about her research on American juries in copyright litigation. Sponsored by IPLS. For more information, please contact Alex Neumann at alex.neumann@duke.edu.

The Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA) will be hosting the 1L summer job search panel for the academic year. We will have 2L panelists who worked in big law firms, public interest organizations, and clerkships during their 1L summer to share their job searching timelines and application process. RSVP: https://forms.gle/xZFfberMsAdABe8y8 For more information, please contact Wanning Zhao (wz186@duke.edu) or Grace Koh (g.koh@duke.edu)

Join the Transactional Law Society with attorneys from DLA Piper to discuss what transactional law is, the day-to-day life of a transactional attorney, and to get your questions answered about the practice of transactional law! Sponsored by DLA Piper. Please RSVP for lunch (https://forms.gle/PRokBnWf1TLFsFQLA). For any questions, please reach out to Zehra Hassan (zehra.hassan@duke.edu) or Lauren Beizer (lauren.beizer@duke.edu).

Please join the Duke Law Chess Club for a general body meetup. Take a break from studying and come play in some informal games with your classmates. All skill levels are welcome. Sponsored by Duke Law Chess Club. For more information, please contact Sangwook Park at sangwook.park@duke.edu.

Please join OWLS (Older, Wiser Law Students) for our first General Body Meeting! A panel of non-traditional 2L students will discuss their job search strategies and share insights from their 1L summer experiences. Come and hang out with our OWLS community! RSVP at https://forms.gle/FpShuxgr1gAQqkVS8. Sponsored by DBA and OWLS. For more information, contact Valerie He at valerie.he@duke.edu.

Take a break from studying and climb the tower of Duke's most well-known landmark, Duke Chapel! You'll enjoy a 360-degree view of Duke campus and Durham from an observation deck on the Chapel roof. Space is limited, RSVP here: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4OfPW1T3fLpVa0m Contact Sally Johnson at sally.johnson2@duke.edu for more information.

Come enjoy some donuts and coffee post-memo! Sponsored by Duke Bar Association. For more information, please contact Matthew Akins at matthew.akins@duke.edu, Clarke Shead at clarke.shead@duke.edu, or Brady Ellis at brady.ellis@duke.edu.

Curious about Duke's Trial Practice courses? Considering taking one this spring? Please join Trial Practice's Director, Don Beskind, and faculty members Steptoe and Johnson partner Michael Dockterman and former AUSA, former Foley and Lardner Partner and Magistrate Judge Natalie Adams. The session will be an overview of the courses leaving plenty of time for questions. Lunch will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Sponsored by Trial Practice. For more information, please contact Marlyn Dail, marlyn.dail@law.duke.edu, or Professor Beskind, beskind@law.duke.edu.

Curious about working in immigration law for your 1L or 2L summer? Join the Duke Immigrant and Refugee Project (DIRP) for a lunch panel featuring students to hear about their application processes and work experience! Lunch Will be provided. RSVP Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnDs_bZTFklu0a-K1c5KHnpfREWQI… . Sponsored by DIRP. If you have any questions please contact Jared Holeman at jared.holeman@duke.edu

Join Professor James Boyle, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor of Law, for a celebration of his forthcoming book, The Line: AI and the Future of Personhood (publisher description at https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262049160/the-line/). The new title explores how technological developments in artificial intelligence challenge our concept of personhood, and of "the line" we believe separates our species from the rest of the world but that also separates "persons" with legal rights from objects. Lunch will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. Co-sponsored by the Goodson Law Library and Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Jennifer Behrens (behrens@law.duke.edu).

Duke Law National Lawyer's Guild ("NLG") and the Duke Law American Constitution Society ("ACS") are hosting an event with Atlantic writer Derek Thompson. Derek will talk about his career journey, time at The Atlantic, and unique perspective on American current affairs. Lunch will be provided. RSVP: https://duke.is/NLG-1028. Sponsored by Duke Law NLG and Duke Law ACS. For more information, please contact Maeve Millen at maeve.millen@duke.edu.

Questions about the 1L job search? Join the Business Law Society to learn more about the job search for 1L summer. Members of the BLS Executive Board will serve as panelists to describe their position and process. We highly encourage you to attend to learn about the many different ways to spend 1L summer! Sponsored by BLS. For more information, please contact Leo Zhu at Leo.zhu@duke.edu

Please join NSLS for panel featuring attorneys from leading law firms who have transitioned from high-profile government roles-spanning the DOJ, White House, Department of Treasury, and the January 6th Select Committee-to private practice. Our panelists will explore the dynamics of the "revolving door" between government service and law firms, share strategies for navigating the job transitions, and discuss the key similarities and differences between the roles. Lunch provided. Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/pnxbTnmddiaGb19i7. Sponsored by the National Security Law Society. For more information, please contact Jimmy Scoville at jimmy.scoville@duke.edu or Matthew Barry at matthew.barry@duke.edu.

Please join WLSA for an evening reception with representatives from Baker Botts. This is an excellent opportunity for 1Ls to meet Baker Botts attorneys and recruiters in a casual environment before the mock interview program on Tuesday. Light appetizers will be served. Dress is business casual. Sponsored by Baker Botts LLP and WLSA. Please contact Rachel Reardon at rachel.reardon@duke.edu with any questions.

Join the Duke Law Florida Club for an overview of the Florida legal market and how to plan your 1L experience accordingly. 1Ls are welcome to come and go as needed based on class times. Breakfast will be provided. Sponsored by DLFC. Please RSVP at: https://forms.gle/5Abw2PTwoAyFMowM9 . For more information, please contact Sofia Siegel at Sofia.siegel@duke.edu or Nicholas Ramirez at Nicholas.Ramirez@duke.edu

Please join the North Carolina Club for a coffee chat with lawyers from Raleigh law firms. Coffee and bagels will be provided. Please RSVP and indicate the time you plan to attend here: https://forms.gle/4T2Labc572Scrjpz8. Sponsored by North Carolina Club. For more information, please contact Sean Wilson at sean.wilson@duke.edu.

Please join attorney representatives from Baker Botts and the Women Law Students Association for our annual 1L Mock Interview Program. This is an excellent opportunity for 1Ls to practice their interviewing skills and to receive valuable constructive feedback from practicing attorneys. Interviews will last 20 minutes, with 10 minutes reserved for feedback. Dress is business formal. Please look to your Career Planning Manual for advice on appropriate dress. Sponsored by Baker Botts LLP and WLSA. For more information, please contact Rachel Reardon at rachel.reardon@duke.edu.

Please join Duke Law California Club for a coffee chat with attorney Patrick Smith from Gibson Dunn Orange County. Sponsored by Duke Law California Club. For more information, please contact Skylar McVicar at skylar.mcvicar@duke.edu or Brad Lee at brad.lee@duke.edu.

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.

For current DLJ members: Please join Duke Law Journal for a general body meeting to review department updates and discuss the upcoming Executive Committee elections. Sponsored by DLJ. For more information, please contact James Mullen at james.mullen@duke.edu.

Alaska Law Review will conduct its mid-semester meeting to go over the journal's current progress on the fall issue, build community among the senior and junior staff members, and address any concerns journal members might have. Sponsored by ALR. For more information contact Johanna Crisman at jc944@duke.edu.

Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at Frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

Please join the Duke Immigrant Stories Lab for Sharing Our Stories! Sometimes, being an immigrant can be an invisible identity. And other times, it feels like it's all people notice about you. After a brief introduction to the organization and its objectives, we will open the floor and invite you to be in community with us and share your immigrant stories and perspectives. Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/M9TWLp6GircGw5979 Co-sponsored by the Duke Immigrant and Refugee Project and the Global Law Students Association. For more information, please contact Amber Holder at ah626@duke.edu.

Wondering what it's like to practice corporate law in Texas? Hear directly from attorneys from Winston & Strawn, Sidley, and Baker Botts about their experiences. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/swusChPEpH36k2Nr6 Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by Texas Club. For more information, please contact Isabelle Stewart at isabelle.stewart@duke.edu.

Please join APALSA for tea and pastries with Vicki Ye (JD/LLM '21) and Shuhan Liu (JD '23), two attorneys from Clifford Chance's New York office. We will engage in small group discussions about life and work at the firm and in the legal industry as a whole. The event will be followed by individual office hours with the two attorneys. Sponsored by APALSA. RSVP by Tuesday, October 22 at https://forms.gle/KRd7SsXdWLbdECJX7. For more information, please contact Grace Koh (g.koh@duke.edu) and Carlos Hua (yuxuan.hua@duke.edu).

Please join the Business Law Society for a firm spotlight on Gibson Dunn. Attorneys from Gibson Dunn will answer questions about their career, practice area, and experience at the firm. Sponsored by the Business Law Society. For more information, please contact Hakob Shamilian at hakob.shamilian@duke.edu.

Please join 1GP for a coffee chat with Gibson Dunn. Coffee and small bites will be served. Please RSVP with the following link: (link to come). Sponsored by 1GP. For more information, please contact ian.redmond@duke.edu

5-4 is a podcast about the Supreme Court. It's a progressive and occasionally profane take on the ideological battles at the heart of the Court's most important landmark cases, and an irreverent tour of all the ways in which the law is shaped by politics. Join Duke Law's National Lawyers Guild ("NLG") & American Constitution Society ("ACS") Chapters and the hosts of 5-4, Peter, Rhiannon, and Michael, for a Q&A about the Supreme Court, leftist perspectives on the Court's docket, and how the upcoming presidential election might shake things up. The hosts will join us via Zoom, but we invite you to join us to participate in person! RSVP here: https://forms.gle/PvQkvZCp2B9yT5657. For more information, contact Suresh Hanubal at suresh.hanubal@duke.edu.

Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For questions, please contact Monica Roberson at monica.roberson@law.duke.edu.

Please join the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) for a presentation and discussion on the history of banned books, banned books readings, and more. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the ACLU. If you have any questions, please email cristiana.farnsworth@duke.edu.

Please join the Antitrust & Competition Law Society for a conversation with Professor Matthew Adler on Ryan LLC v. FTC, the recent challenge to the FTC's ban on noncompete agreements between employers and workers. Did the court interpret the FTC Act correctly? Is a ban on noncompetes "arbitrary and capricious"? Where does the FTC go from here? RSVP at https://forms.gle/gHMRG2LTGXzHkaEc6. Sponsored by the Antitrust & Competition Law Society and DBA. For more information, please contact Jessica Breznick at jessica.breznick@duke.edu.

Join us for a conversation on the rising prominence of state solicitor general offices, with Idaho Solicitor General Alan Hurst. Sponsored by the Federalist Society. For more information, please contact Dylan Palmer (dylan.palmer@duke.edu) or Joshua Marshall (j.marshall@duke.edu).

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

Please join the Latin American Law Students Association for a coffee chat with attorneys from Jackson Walker. Coffee and pastries will be provided. Sponsored by LALSA. For more information, please contact Lorenzo Lamo at lorenzo.lamo@duke.edu.

Come get to know Charleston Pro Bono Legal Services and their amazing career opportunities! This is a great opportunity for 1Ls and upper-level students to learn more about direct legal services and this organization's array of paid public interest fellowships over the summer in tenant/landlord, family, and human trafficking law. Liz Stribling, Director of Education and Outreach, will be available to chat in the Star Commons Mezzanine over coffee, snacks, and Halloween treats. Sponsored by the Government & Public Service Society and DBA. For more information, please contact Jessica Breznick at jessica.breznick@duke.edu.

Professor Young and Professor Grimm invite faculty to attend a Public Law Workshop with guest presenter Jim Pfander to discuss works-in-progress regarding universal injunctions. Please email taylor.clark@law.duke.edu to RSVP and to receive the workshop paper. Lunch will be provided and seating is limited.

For Duke University Faculty. The Center on Law, Race & Policy (CLRP) at Duke Law cordially invites you to our next Scholarship Mash-up on Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 12:30 - 1:30 pm, in Room 4044, at Duke Law School (lunch will be served). Professor Ashleigh Shelby Rosette will be our guest presenter.
The Mash-ups are monthly luncheon meetings for Duke faculty whose research seeks to advance racial equity. These interdisciplinary gatherings are intended to be a medium through which faculty can test their ideas with each other, share insights, secure feedback, and form meaningful relationships. At each meeting, a faculty member will present, and seek input on, a current project. These meetings aim not only to enrich our shared scholarship but also to build community among faculty with overlapping research interests and lead to future collaborations. Additional Mash-ups are scheduled for November 2024 and January, February, and March 2025. If you are interested in attending October's Mash-Up, please RSVP at https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3gcWj3z1QTCqzA2. Sponsored by CLRP. For more information, contact Becky Chapman at becky.chapman@law.duke.edu

Judge Esther Salas of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey has been named the 2024 Raphael Lemkin Rule of Law Guardian Medal recipient. Driven by the July 2020 murder of her son and severe injuries to her husband by a former litigant, Judge Salas has worked to pass bipartisan legislation to better protect federal judges and their families. She is now leading efforts to assist states in passing similar laws to protect state court judges and their families. For anyone unable to attend in person, the event will be recorded and available to watch on YouTube. To learn more about Judge Salas and the Lemkin Medal, visit our website (https://judicialstudies.duke.edu/2024/09/judge-esther-salas-2024-lemkin…). Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Bolch Judicial Institute. For more information about the event, please contact Lora Beth Farmer (lora.farmer@law.duke.edu).

The Bolch Judicial Institute is mobilizing the legal profession to defend judges and the judiciary from a growing wave of unfair and inappropriate attacks that threaten judicial independence and diminish public faith in our judicial system. Along with a committee of bar leaders, the Institute will host a Defending the Judiciary conference to discuss the challenges facing the judiciary and what bar leaders should do to address the problems. Topics to be explored include confronting online threats and disinformation; legislative efforts to protect judges' safety; and what judges and lawyers can do to defend judges and protect judicial independence. Attendance at this event is by invitation only. If you are interested in attending or would like more information, please contact the Bolch Judicial Institute bolchjudicialinstitute@law.duke.edu.

We're teaming up with the Public Policy school for a Halloween-themed run! Join us at the Law School Sign out front at 6 p.m. Pace groups will be led at 9:00 minutes/mile and 11:00 minutes/mile, but do whatever is comfortable for you. See you there! Sponsored by Duke Law Run Club. For more information, please contact Rosa Gibson at rosa.gibson@duke.edu.

Please join the Duke Environmental Law and Policy forum for our annual symposium. This year, our topic is North Carolina's Coastal Area Management Act, which is celebrating its 50th birthday. We will hear from speakers on the history of CAMA, coastal management in North Carolina, the economics of coastal resilience, and community and ecological adaptation in coastal communities. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please email Lauryn Khaw (lek37@duke.edu) with questions.

The Bolch Judicial Institute is mobilizing the legal profession to defend judges and the judiciary from a growing wave of unfair and inappropriate attacks that threaten judicial independence and diminish public faith in our judicial system. Along with a committee of bar leaders, the Institute will host a Defending the Judiciary conference to discuss the challenges facing the judiciary and what bar leaders should do to address the problems. Topics to be explored include confronting online threats and disinformation; legislative efforts to protect judges' safety; and what judges and lawyers can do to defend judges and protect judicial independence. Attendance at this event is by invitation only. If you are interested in attending or would like more information, please contact the Bolch Judicial Institute bolchjudicialinstitute@law.duke.edu.

Join Lawyer on the Line and Legal Aid of North Carolina for a housing justice clinic. Students will work under the supervision of Legal Aid attorneys to assist tenants who have serious but non-emergency problems with the living conditions in their homes. Please register to attend: https://tinyurl.com/LawyerontheLine. For more information, please contact Seimi Chu, Director of Lawyer on the Line, at seimi.chu@duke.edu

What does working in "health law" mean as an attorney? Join the virtual meeting to learn more from practicing attorneys and ask any questions you may have! Sponsored by Health Law Society. For more information, please contact Lily Chen at lily.chen@duke.edu. Link to register: https://forms.gle/pTKd8AmxdUJ1nSRA7. Link to event: https://duke.zoom.us/j/97451033712.

Curious about clinics? Join DLES for a conversation with clinical Professors McGann, Murphy, and Foster to hear about the Startup and Community Enterprise clinics at Duke Law! Lunch provided. Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/2gxWY6pU2hB8SysW7 Sponsored by the Duke Law & Entrepreneurship Society. For more information, please contact Hayley Huber at hayley.huber@duke.edu.

All Women Law Student Association (WLSA) mentors and mentees are invited to our second mentorship meetup of the semester. This is an opportunity for mentors and mentees to connect and discuss outlining, finals, and any other questions. Sponsored by WLSA. For more information, please contact Casey Byrne at casey.byrne@duke.edu and Christina Moss at christina.moss@duke.edu.

Please join us for a talk with CDC Attorney Heather Huntley! She will speak about the intersections between public health and national security, as well as her career in government service. Co-sponsored by the National Security Law Society and Center on Law, Ethics, and National Security. For more information, please contact jimmy.scoville@duke.edu.

As part of the Human Rights in Practice series, join the Center for International and Comparative Law and the International Human Rights Clinic for this program featuring Leonidas Ramos and Marcella Torres, La Associación Interamericana para la Defensa del Ambiente (AIDA); Maria Antonia Tigre, Director, Sabin Center for Climate Change Law; and Michelle Jonker-Argueta, Senior Legal Counsel, Strategic Litigation, Greenpeace International. Speakers will discuss recent climate cases by regional human rights bodies. Moderated by Aya Fujimura-Fanselow, Clinical Professor of Law (Teaching) and Supervising Attorney, International Human Rights Clinic, Duke Law. Co-sponsored by Duke Human Rights Center at the Franklin Humanities Institute, Environmental Law Society, Human Rights Law Society, International Law Society. Lunch will be provided for attendees. For more information, contact Bonnie Blundell (bonnie.blundell@law.duke.edu). To view a livestream of this event: https://bit.ly/3XJcKPu

How will the Supreme Court's recent decisions in Loper Bright and Jarkesy change agency rulemaking and adjudication, and what comes next? Join us for a discussion on the future of administrative law with Christopher J. Walker, Professor at the University of Michigan Law School and a leading scholar of administrative law. Sponsored by the Federalist Society. For more information, please contact Dylan Palmer (dylan.palmer@duke.edu) or Joshua Marshall (j.marshall@duke.edu).

Join the Business Law Society for the pre-ESQ information session. We will go over event logistics, address best practices for networking, and answer any questions you may have about the event. Sponsored by the Business Law Society. For more information, please contact Ben Kaplan (ben.kaplan@duke.edu) and Cristina Lee (cristina.lee@duke.edu).

Please join 1GP after class for a mock interview hosted by Winston & Strawn. Hone your interview skills and recieve feedback from top practicing attorneys. Sponsored by 1GP. For more information, please contact ian.redmond@duke.edu

Join the Antitrust & Competition Law Society for a coffee chat with Mandy Boltax ('22) about navigating careers in antitrust at plaintiff-side firms. Coffee and pastries will be provided. Sponsored by Antitrust & Competition Law Society For more information, please contact Jessica Breznick at jessica.breznick@duke.edu.

Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For questions, please contact Monica Roberson at monica.roberson@law.duke.edu.

Join us for a pivotal discussion on "Familiarity Breeds Contempt or Deference? An Empirical Study of Appellate Judicial Panels" by Professor Yun-chien Chang, Jack G. Clarke Professor in East Asian Law, Cornell University, explore the impact of familiarity within a career judge system in Taiwan, by utilizing an extensive dataset of 84,335 decisions from Taiwanese appellate courts on civil cases. Professor Jonathan Petkun at Duke Law School will join as an expert commentator. This event will be moderated by Shitong Qiao, Ken Young-Gak Yun and Jinah Park Yun Research Scholar and Professor of Law, Duke University. Lunch will be provided on a first-come first-served basis. This event is co-sponsored by Chinalab@DukeLaw and the Duke University Faculty Advancement Office. For inquiries, please contact zhang@law.duke.edu.

The Dean's Office wants to maximize real-time learning by leaving space in the days immediately following the U.S. Presidential Election for events about law or legal issues that may be in the news. Faculty and administrators will organize timely discussions of legal topics for students and other members of the Law School who wish to attend. The event is not open to the public. More information to follow. Lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact events@law.duke.edu

Join Black Law Student Association (BLSA) for a panel with attorneys from Gibson Dunn as they give insight into being an M&A attorney at an international law firm. Sponsored by BLSA. For more information, please contact Gregory Smith at greg.smith@duke.edu.

Please enjoy coffee, pastries, and heartfelt discussion regarding navigating networking events, recruiting, and the eventual interview as a diverse candidate in Big Law from current 2Ls and 3Ls. This event will be co-hosted by Duke OutLaw, the affinity group for LGBTQ+ individuals, and WSLA, the affinity group for women and women presenting individuals. Sponsored by OutLaw x WSLA. For more information, please contact Evan Ortiz at evan.ortiz@duke.edu and Jaylin Small at Jaylin.Small@duke.edu

Stop by and purchase Duke Law merchandise for yourself or loved ones! A portion of the proceeds will go towards public interest summer funding. Sponsored by the Government and Public Service Society and the Public Interest and Pro Bono Office. Email Avery Allen at avery.allen@duke.edu for any questions.

The Dean's Office wants to maximize real-time learning by leaving space in the days immediately following the U.S. Presidential Election for events about law or legal issues that may be in the news. Faculty and administrators will organize timely discussions of legal topics for students and other members of the Law School who wish to attend. The event is not open to the public. More information to follow. Lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact events@law.duke.edu

Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at Frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

Jed Purdy and Justin Desautels-Stein will explore the intersections between various methodological approaches to the theorization of a capitalist political economy. These include Marxism, LPE, critical legal studies, legal sociology, and more. About thirty scholars from the US and abroad will be presenting. The Duke Law Journal and Law & Contemporary Problems will each devote a special symposium issue, publishing selected essays. For more information, please contact Lauren Maxey @ lauren.maxey@law.duke.edu

Stop by and purchase Duke Law merchandise for yourself or loved ones! A portion of the proceeds will go towards public interest summer funding. Sponsored by the Government and Public Service Society and the Public Interest and Pro Bono Office. Email Avery Allen at avery.allen@duke.edu for any questions.

The Dean's Office wants to maximize real-time learning by leaving space in the days immediately following the U.S. Presidential Election for events about law or legal issues that may be in the news. Faculty and administrators will organize timely discussions of legal topics for students and other members of the Law School who wish to attend. The event is not open to the public. More information to follow. Lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact events@law.duke.edu

Jed Purdy and Justin Desautels-Stein will explore the intersections between various methodological approaches to the theorization of a capitalist political economy. These include Marxism, LPE, critical legal studies, legal sociology, and more. About thirty scholars from the US and abroad will be presenting. The Duke Law Journal and Law & Contemporary Problems will each devote a special symposium issue, publishing selected essays. For more information, please contact Lauren Maxey @ lauren.maxey@law.duke.edu

Come join the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund for a volunteer day at the Jenna and Friends Animal Sanctuary in Chapel Hill! We will be having a tour and socializing with the non-human residents in the sanctuary. No volunteer experience required. Transportation and food will be provided. Please RSVP here by November 1st: https://forms.gle/YLZK7y5WxhmvdGbq8. Sponsored by the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund. For more information, please contact Jiaqi "Vicky" Liu at jl1241@duke.edu.

Join Duke Law Innocence Project for our annual Thanksgiving event. Enjoy your favorite Thanksgiving dishes while meeting and showing your support for the Wrongful Conviction's exonerees and their families. Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/NjEyD1qcdDDQumPP6. Sponsored by DLIP. For more information, please contact Danny Honeychurch at danny.honeychurch@duke.edu.

The Dean's Office wants to maximize real-time learning by leaving space in the days immediately following the U.S. Presidential Election for events about law or legal issues that may be in the news. Faculty and administrators will organize timely discussions of legal topics for students and other members of the Law School who wish to attend. The event is not open to the public. More information to follow. Lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact events@law.duke.edu

Please join First Class for a multi-firm panel with litigation and transactional attorneys to learn more about the similarities and differences between their work! Sponsored by First Class. For more information, please contact Lisette León at lisette.leon@duke.edu.

Curious about practicing startup law or EC/VC with a Big Law firm? Come hear from Big Law attorneys from NYC, DC, Chicago, and the Research Triangle about A Day in the Life of an EC/VC lawyer! Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/XkvGPxsNenVDSAWF6 Sponsored by the Duke Law & Entrepreneurship Society. For more information, please contact Hayley Huber at hayley.huber@duke.edu.

Join Duke Law Technology Society for a virtual panel with in-house lawyers from VRChat and TikTok as we discuss how to pursue a legal career in technology focused companies. This is an exciting opportunity to hear lawyers positioned at the cutting edge of technology law explain how they got to where they are, and what legal skills they consider most important. Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/8USCrJCrtqBj9o356. Contact Matt Krasner (mk627@duke.edu) with any questions.

Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at Frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

Sponsored by DJCIL. For more information, please contact Hannah Wolfe at hannah.wolfe@duke.edu.

Please join the North Carolina Club for a coffee and tea chat with attorneys from Charlotte. Sponsored by the North Carolina Club. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/cddrqwetrAJZHFvq9 For more information, please contact Sean Wilson at sean.wilson@duke.edu.

At this panel, Jones Day will have members from each of its California offices share about the firm, as well as tips on navigating the 1L job search. Jones Day will provide a pre-registration link via email, which must be completed by Friday, November 1, 2024. This event is sponsored by the Duke Law California Club in partnership with Jones Day. Please contact Brad Lee(brad.lee@duke.edu) for more information.

Wondering what it's like to be a litigator in Texas? Hear directly from attorneys from A&O Shearman and King & Spalding about their experiences.RSVP here: https://forms.gle/neKSfXbYmEi54FVC8. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by Texas Club. For more information, please contact Isabelle Stewart at isabelle.stewart@duke.edu.

Join us for a conversation with Professor David M. Rabban of the University of Texas Law School on academic freedom and free speech at universities, the subject of Professor Rabban's latest book "Academic Freedom: From Professional Norm to First Amendment Right." Sponsored by the Federalist Society. For more information, please contact Dylan Palmer (dylan.palmer@duke.edu) or Joshua Marshall (j.marshall@duke.edu).

The Richard Payne Lunch will be a moderated event. The lunch event will be a part of this year's Richard Payne Lecture in Faith, Justice, and Health Care. The Richard Payne Lecture and Award in Faith, Justice, and Health Care highlights and honors academic, clinical, and lay leaders who in their work and research embody the late Dr. Payne's spirit of caring for the whole person. This will be a Center on Law, Race & Policy event in co-sponsorship with the Theology, Medicine, and Culture initiative through Duke Divinity School. For more information, please contact Taylor Clark at taylor.clark@law.duke.edu.

How am I supposed to work in IP if I haven't taken any IP classes? Should I even apply if I don't have a STEM background? How do I utilize my STEM background in interviews? Come join IPLS for a lunch panel with 2Ls and 3Ls who have been there and done that. Some loved IP, others decided it wasn't for them. Either way, we promise to give the inside scoop on how to approach applying, experiences interviewing, and more. Sponsored by IPLS. For more information, please contact Alex Neumann at alex.neumann@duke.edu.

Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For questions, please contact Monica Roberson at monica.roberson@law.duke.edu.

Take a break from studying and relax with therapy dogs from Canines for Service!If weather conditions are unfavorable, the event will take place in the Blue Lounge. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, please contact Sally Johnson at sally.johnson@law.duke.edu.

Curious about what it's like to be an attorney at Paul, Weiss? Please join the Business Law Society in welcoming esteemed attorneys from Paul, Weiss for a Firm Spotlight. The attorneys will answer questions on their career, the firm, and will give tips for 1Ls and LLMs looking to apply. Sponsored by BLS. For more information, please contact Hakob Shamilian at hakob.shamilian@duke.edu.

Please come live, laugh, and love together at OutLaw's semester Mentor-Mentee meet-up! Coffee, pastries, and good company are guaranteed. Come with your Mentor-Mentee as a pair, or show up solo to chat. Anyone is welcome! Sponsored by OutLaw. For more information, please contact Evan Ortiz at evan.ortiz@duke.edu.

Designed specifically for LLM students, this interactive presentation will focus on job search and professional development skills and techniques to help LLM students with their job search, as well as prepare for informational interviews and the International Student Interview Program. The workshop will address the basics of networking, alumni outreach, and interview preparation. It will also help you master more advanced skills, such as confidently handling open-ended questions, managing difficult or uncomfortable questions, and crafting thoughtful questions to ask the interviewer. Sponsored by International Studies Office. For more information, please contact isik.cotten@law.duke.edu.

For Public interest focused students. Sponsored by PIPB. For more information, please contact Holly Dorfman at had11@duke.edu.

Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at Frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

Get the most out of GenAI by learning the tricks of the trade from Jim Wagner '93, CEO and Co-founder of The Contract Network. Based on his deep experience in legal tech, Jim will help elevate your understanding of Generative AI and ability to use prompt engineering through hands on exercises and games. Bring a laptop or tablet. RSVP link coming soon. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Duke Law & Tech Society and the Duke Center on Law & Tech. For more information, contact Kelli Raker at kelli.raker@law.duke.edu.

Please join WLSA for a discussion with female attorneys about motherhood and family in BigLaw. Please RSVP at the following link by November 8: https://forms.gle/V6YZVFwRAUVDmhRA6. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by WLSA. For more information, please contact Casey Byrne at casey.byrne@duke.edu and Christina Moss at christina.moss@duke.edu.

Join 1GP for a multi-firm panel on life as a first-generation attorney in big law. The panel will feature litigation and transaction attorneys, as well as Duke Law Alumni. All students are encouraged to attend. Lunch will be served! Please RSVP and note dietary restrictions here: (Link to come). Sponsored by First Generation Professionals. For more information, please contact: ian.redmond@duke.edu

Are you interested in IP, but want a big firm experience? Come learn about what working in intellectual property at Latham and Watkins is like from a panel of attorneys. Sponsored by IPLS. For more information, please contact Alex Neumann at alex.neumann@duke.edu.

Duke OutLaw members are encouraged to attend a coffee chat and resume review from current practice attorneys! This will be an excellent opportunity to improve your resume before 1L summer application season begins! Sponsored by Duke Outlaw. Please contact evan.ortiz@duke.edu for more information.

Duke Law alumni and former Prosecutors from Cozen O'Connor and Carlton Fields discuss their path from Duke Law to Florida. Sponsored by Florida Club. For more information, please contact Nicholas Ramirez at nicholas.ramirez@duke.edu.

Join Texas Club for a panel with attorneys from Kirkland & Ellis to learn more about their offices, their practice areas, and what it is like to be an attorney at Kirkland. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/YZZKXVm2gF5f5QVK9. Sponsored by the Texas Club. For more information, please contact Isabelle Stewart at Isabelle.stewart@duke.edu.

Join IPLS for a conversation with attorneys from Covington and Burling for a conversation about work at their firm and intellectual property litigation generally. Sponsored by IPLS. For more information, please contact Alex Neumann at alex.neumann@duke.edu.

Please join First Class for a coffee chat hosted by White and Case in anticipation of ESQ! Sponsored by First Class and White & Case. Contact Lisette León at lisette.leon@duke.edu for more information.

ESQ is an annual professional networking symposium hosted by the Business Law Society in conjunction with the Career & Professional Development Center and the Alumni & Development Office. The event gives Duke Law students an opportunity to meet alumni, attorneys, and accomplished practitioners in a range of law firm practice areas, businesses, and entrepreneurial ventures. For more information, please contact Ben Kaplan at brk29@duke.edu and Cristina Lee at cristina.lee@duke.edu.

Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Bolch Judicial Institute. For more information about the event, please contact Lora Beth Farmer (lora.farmer@law.duke.edu).

Please join us for an interactive discussion about the immigration narratives presented by political actors during this election season. Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/mdcPmk3jz2ZHAE9c7 Sponsored by Duke Immigrant Stories Lab. For more information, please contact Amber Holder at amber.holder@duke.edu.

Join the Antitrust & Competition Law Society for a discussion with First Assistant Attorney General of Colorado Bryn Williams about Colorado's lawsuit to block the merger of Kroger and Albertsons. Kroger Company and Albertsons Companies are two of the largest grocery chains in the country, and government agencies have lodged challenges in state and federal court alleging the merger would lead to higher food prices and lower wages for workers. But how have these arguments played out at trial? Sponsored by the Antitrust & Competition Law Society. For more information, please contact Jessica Breznick at jessica.breznick@duke.edu.

The Annual Duke Law Intramural Transactional Competition is the only intramural transactional opportunity for Duke Law students and is only available to 1Ls and LLMs. The Transactional Law Board will be hosting an info session to introduce the competition, demonstrate negotiation skills, and answer questions prior to opening registration. Lunch provided. Please RSVP for lunch (https://forms.gle/RCMntoXJo2o96Qwc8). Sponsored by the Duke Transactional Law Society. For more information, please contact Zehra Hassan (zehra.hassan@duke.edu) or Lauren Beizer (lauren.beizer@duke.edu)

Come learn more about the annual Duke Law Twiggs-Beskind Mock Trial Competition. It is the only intramural mock trial opportunity for Duke Law students and is only available to 1Ls and LLMs. The Mock Trial Board will be hosting an info session to introduce the competition and answer questions prior to opening registration. Please RSVP for lunch (https://forms.gle/AwBSf5Mj1XVMzThe6). Sponsored by the Duke Law Mock Trial Board. For more information, please contact Skylar McVicar (skylar.mcvicar@duke.edu) or Jared Danaher(jared.danaher@duke.edu).

Duke Outlaw welcomes Children's Rights, an organization of lawyers dedicated to protecting LGBTQ+ Youth in Government Programming. Children's Rights is dedicated to holding government systems accountable for protecting children and keeping families together. Currently, Children's Rights represent over 302,000 children in legal actions nationwide. All are invited to attend, especially if you are interested in a career in litigation and public interest! Sponsored by Duke Outllaw, lunch is to be provided! Please contact Evan Ortiz, evan.ortiz@duke.edu for more information.

Join the Government & Public Service Society and North Carolina Club for a conversation with Zack Kaplan ('21) and Alison Smith, plaintiff's attorneys and representatives of the New Lawyers Division of North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ). NCAJ is an organization for plaintiffs' attorneys and criminal defense lawyers in North Carolina to connect and support one another in the profession. Zack and Alison will discuss civil rights and plaintiff's advocacy and the transition from law school to private practice. Lunch will be provided. For more questions, please contact Jessica Breznick at jessica.breznick@duke.edu.

Join the California Club for a student-panel to learn about 1L job opportunities in California. Please RSVP at: https://forms.gle/rDPyjU7SW4kfzPfu6. Sponsored by Duke Law California Club. For more information, please contact Skylar McVicar at skylar.mcvicar@duke.edu or Harrison Murphy at Harrison.murphy@duke.edu.

Join us for a conversation on the rising prominence of state solicitor general offices, with Idaho Solicitor General Alan Hurst. Sponsored by the Federalist Society. For more information, please contact Dylan Palmer (dylan.palmer@duke.edu) or Joshua Marshall (j.marshall@duke.edu).

Join Bolch Judicial Institute on a discussion on ethical issues associated with the use of generative AI in the legal profession. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Bolch Judicial Institute. For more information about the event, please contact Lora Beth Farmer at lora.farmer@law.duke.edu.

Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For questions, please contact Monica Roberson at monica.roberson@law.duke.edu.

Please join WLSA for a panel discussion with female attorneys on life in BigLaw: from selecting a practice area to finding work life balance. Attorneys from Simpson Thacher and Debevoise will be in attendance. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP at the following link: https://forms.gle/5KTcQosg2Ufcfgyf9. Sponsored by WLSA. For more information, please contact Casey Byrne at casey.byrne@duke.edu

Join Tricky Dick for our lunchtime fall show! Lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact cs712@duke.edu with questions.

Want to learn about what it is like to be an attorney at White & Case? Join the Business Law Society for a firm spotlight on White & Case. Attorneys will discuss the firm, their careers, and their advice for 1Ls. Sponsored by the Business Law Society. For more information, please contact Soumya Ganti at soumya.ganti@duke.edu.

Join the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) for a panel with social impact litigation attorneys for a panel discussion. We will discuss careers in impact litigation, exercising your civil rights as a lawyer, and how to combine different elements of advocacy in the service of social justice. Sponsored by the Duke Law Chapter of the ACLU For more information, please contact Jared Holeman at jared.holeman@duke.edu

Join Duke Law Technology Society for an panel discussion featuring two attorneys specializing in privacy and cybersecurity law. They will explore the evolving landscape of data protection, the implications of recent legislation, why you may want to pursue a career in privacy yourself. One speaker currently works in-house at Apple while the other is a Partner at Wilson Sonsini. Sponsored by DLTS. Contact Matt Krasner (mk627@duke.edu) with any questions.

Get in the holiday spirit with pie and cider served by the Office of Student Affairs! Students, faculty, and staff welcome. Sponsored by OSA. For more information, please contact Student Affairs at student_affairs@law.duke.edu.

International LLM, SJD and exchange students are invited to join Professor Rima Idzelis and the Legal Writing Teaching Team to celebrate the end of LARWINT classes with coffee and pastries. Sponsored by the Office of International Studies. For more information, please email isik.cotten@law.duke.edu.

Prof. Mara Revkin (Duke Law) and Prof. Erika Weinthal (Nicholas School) will lead a discussion with Nathalie Weizmann, Senior Legal Officer with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, where her work focuses on International Humanitarian Law as it relates to the protection of civilians and humanitarian activities. Before joining the U.N., she was Senior Director of the Counterterrorism and Human Rights Project at Columbia Law School's Human Rights Institute, carrying out research and writing on legal and policy issues relating to U.S. national security, IHL and international human rights law. Earlier, she was a legal adviser with the International Committee of the Red Cross, both at Geneva headquarters and in the field, examining issues ranging from judicial guarantees and procedural safeguards of persons deprived of their liberty, to autonomous weapons and responsible arms transfers, and representing the ICRC in Arms Trade Treaty negotiations. This event is organized in connection with the Duke Bass Connections Special Theme on Geopolitical Conflict and Humanitarian Crises, a partnership with the Provost's Initiative on the Middle East. Lunch is provided. Please RSVP here: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6JpksFYdDRfWSsm. Sponsored by Duke Bass Connections and CICL. For more information, please contact marlen.iraheta@law.duke.edu.

Attendance is mandatory for the LLM Class of 2025, as well the Exchange and SJD students. Sponsored by the Offices of International Studies & Registrar. For more information, please contact Isik Cotten at isik.cotten@law.duke.edu.

You've heard of LDOC, but come celebrate LWOC (Last Week of Class) with WLSA! Iced coffee and pastries will be served. Please RSVP at the following link: https://forms.gle/iYdWUUJyWpnEdsCc7. Sponsored by WLSA. For more information, please contact Casey Byrne at casey.byrne@duke.edu.

Join WLSA for a yoga class as we enter the final stretch of the semester! The class will be held at Virge Yoga (502 Rigsbee Avenue Suite 203, Durham, North Carolina 27701). Signups for the class will be circulated via our newsletter. Sponsored by WLSA. Please reach out to Casey Byrne (casey.byrne@duke.edu) with any questions.

Mitigation and adaptation are commonly considered the preeminent techniques to combat humanity's effects on the climate. Climate interventions, more commonly known as geoengineering, may be an additional set of responses. Please join the Environmental Law Society to hear from a panel of experts to discuss a subset of geoengineering: solar radiation modification (SRM). The panelists will provide an overview of SRM, discuss Duke Center on Risk's ongoing analyses, and address concerns of SRM's impact on different legal, environmental, and economic landscapes. Panelists will include Professor Jonathan Wiener and Tyler Felgenhauer. The event will be moderated by Professor Rachel Brewster and sponsored by the Environmental Law Society. If you have any questions, please contact Ryan Perez at rrp33@duke.edu. Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/bjuCrSkqa7ye5oP99.

Celebrate the end of the semester with cupcakes with your classmates! Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. Contact student_affairs@law.duke.edu for more information.

Take a break from studying and enjoy Bojangles biscuits with your classmates. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, contact student_affairs@law.duke.edu.

Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at Frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

Sponsored by the Wilson Center for Science and Justices. For more information, please contact Marlyn Dail at marlyn.dail@law.duke.edu.

Sponsored by the Wilson Center for Science and Justices. For more information, please contact Marlyn Dail at marlyn.dail@law.duke.edu.

Take a break from studying and enjoy donuts with your classmates. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, please contact student_affairs@law.duke.edu.

Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at Frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

Duke Research Summit is a showcase of the groundbreaking research and innovation happening across the institution.

This full day event will bring together thought leaders, researchers, and innovators to explore transformative solutions for today's most pressing challenges; including, climate, social determinants of health, and other topics impacting local and global communities.

The summit will include the annual Daubechies Lecture, a lecture series honoring women in science and innovation.

Sponsored by the Bolch Judicial Institute. For more information, please contact Melinda Vaughn at melinda.vaughn@law.duke.edu.

Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at Frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

The Office of Student Affairs invites students, faculty, and staff for cookies and hot cocoa to kick off the new semester. Sponsored by OSA. For more information, contact student_affairs@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 us for the MAX workshop, The Other Bar Prep. Costs associated with sitting for the bar can add up. Bar examiners may review your credit history when evaluating Character and Fitness, and employers may do the same when considering a job offer. This session will help you estimate your expenses from preparation all the way through to passing. It will also provide you with resources to manage your credit, debt, and cost of your bar study. Refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs and AccessLex Institute. For more information, please contact Sally Johnson at sally.johnson2@duke.edu

Join the Transactional Law Society with a partner from McGuireWoods to break down the parts of a deal, gain exposure to negotiation techniques, and get a glimpse of life as a deal attorney. Sponsored by McGuireWoods and the Transactional Law Society. For questions, please contact Zehra Hassan (zehra.hassan@duke.edu) and Lauren Beizer (lauren.beizer@duke.edu).

Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at Frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

Sponsored by Duke Law. Co-sponsored by Sanford School of Public Policy and Science and Society. For more information, contact Jolynn Dellinger at jdellinger@law.duke.edu or David Hoffman at david.hoffman@duke.edu.

We will review the steps apply for graduation and register for convocation and commencement events. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs and the Events Office. Register here: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ea1Yg6juzi1EBXU For more information, please contact student_affairs@law.duke.edu.

Join BLSA to celebrate the beginning of Black History Month. Sponsored by BLSA. For more information, please contact Kennedy Simon at kennedy.simon@duke.edu.

We will review the steps to apply for graduation and register for convocation and commencement events. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs, Office of International Studies and the Events Office. Register here: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2iyKqamm0jhtguq For more information, please contact student_affairs@law.duke.edu

We will review the steps to apply for graduation and register for convocation and commencement events. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs, Office of International Studies and the Events Office. Register here: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2iyKqamm0jhtguq For more information, please contact student_affairs@law.duke.edu

Join Doriane Coleman, Thomas L. Perkins Distinguished Professor of Law, for a celebration of her latest book, On Sex and Gender: A Commonsense Approach (publisher description at https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/On-Sex-and-Gender/Doriane-Lambel…). The new title focuses on three sequential and consequential questions: What is sex as opposed to gender? How does sex matter in our everyday lives? And how should it be reflected in law and policy? Professor H. Jefferson Powell will moderate the discussion. Boxed lunches will be served for attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Co-sponsored by the Goodson Law Library and Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Jennifer Behrens (behrens@law.duke.edu).

Please join us for the return of Duke Law's Family Weekend to get an inside view of life at the Law School! Events will include mock classes and more! Additional information coming soon. Sponsored by Duke Bar Association. For questions, please contact Wisam Mustafa at wisam.mustafa@duke.edu.

Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at Frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

Please join the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund as they host David J. Wolfson, the Executive Director of Milbank. A passionate animal rights supporter, Mr. Wolfson will be speaking about how to advocate for animals while pursuing a BigLaw career. Vegan lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund. For more information, please contact Jeremy Sharp at jeremy.sharp@duke.edu.

Join BLSA for an event highlighting Black History Month. Sponsored by BLSA. For more information, please contact Kennedy Simon at kennedy.simon@duke.edu.

Duke Law's Annual Intramural Transactional Law Competition provides 1Ls and LLMs the opportunity to negotiate a mock transaction in front of practicing corporate attorneys. Students will gain experience in term sheet markup and face-to-face negotiation. The competition concludes with a networking reception, where winners will be announced and invited to join the Duke Transactional Law Board. Sponsored by the Transactional Law Society. For more information, please contact Zehra Hassan (zehra.hassan@duke.edu) or Lauren Beizer (lauren.beizer@duke.edu).

Duke Law's Annual Intramural Transactional Law Competition provides 1Ls and LLMs the opportunity to negotiate a mock transaction in front of practicing corporate attorneys. Students will gain experience in term sheet markup and face-to-face negotiation. The competition concludes with a networking reception, where winners will be announced and invited to join the Duke Transactional Law Board. Sponsored by the Transactional Law Society. For more information, please contact Zehra Hassan (zehra.hassan@duke.edu) or Lauren Beizer (lauren.beizer@duke.edu).

Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Monica Roberson at monica.roberson@law.duke.edu.

Join BLSA for a discussion highlighting Black History Month. For more information, please contact Kennedy Simon at kennedy.simon@duke.edu.

The Twiggs-Beskind Tournament is Duke Law's premier annual 1L mock trial competition and the sole way to join the Mock Trial Board. 1Ls interested in gaining trial experience and exposure to litigation are encouraged to compete. Sponsored by the Duke Law Mock Trial Board. For more information and location details, please contact skylar.mcvicar@duke.edu and fernanda.yanez@duke.edu.

The Twiggs-Beskind Tournament is Duke Law's premier annual 1L mock trial competition and the sole way to join the Mock Trial Board. 1Ls interested in gaining trial experience and exposure to litigation are encouraged to compete. Sponsored by the Duke Law Mock Trial Board. For more information and location details, please contact skylar.mcvicar@duke.edu and fernanda.yanez@duke.edu.

Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at Frances.curran@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.

Join BLSA to mark the end of Black History Month. Sponsored by BLSA. For more information, please contact Kennedy Simon at kennedy.simon@duke.edu

Sponsored by the Center for Law, Ethics and National Security. For more information, please email Bobbi Pabon at lensbox@duke.edu.

Join us for the 30th Annual LENS Conference at Duke Law School. Sponsored by the Center for Law, Ethics, and National Security. For more information, please email Bobbi Pabon at lensmailbox@law.duke.edu.

Join us for the 30th Annual LENS Conference at Duke Law School. Sponsored by the Center for Law, Ethics, and National Security. For more information, please email Amanda Gonzalez at lensmailbox@law.duke.edu.

This is the official class photo for all JDs, LLMs, and LLM-LEs for the Class of 2025. You must wear a dark suit for the shoot. Rain date: March 5, 2025. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, please contact student_affairs@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.

Join us for the 11th Annual Whiskey in the Courtroom: Evolving Trends in Forensic Science. Forensic science experts and attorneys who have litigated cases involving complex scientific evidence will present on a range of topics to help attorneys understand the latest trends in forensic evidence, limitations to this evidence, and legal challenges that can be made. The program is open to criminal defense attorneys, investigators, and paralegals and will offer 6.25 NC CLE hours. More details will be shared in January 2025. Sponsored by the Duke Law Center for Criminal Justice & Professional Responsibility, NC Office of Indigent Defense Services and Wilson Center for Science and Justice. For more information, please contact Marlyn Dail at marlyn.dail@law.duke.edu.

Are you interested in mediating cases in North Carolina Superior Court? Would you like to learn mediation skills and techniques while earning 24 CLE credit? The Program on Negotiation & Dispute Resolution at Duke Law School invites you to join us for our next in-person 40-hour North Carolina Mediation Training Program approved by the NC Dispute Resolution Commission. To minimize the time you will away from your work and life, the training will be held Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day at Duke Law School. Parking, lunch, and light refreshments will be provided. Members of the North Carolina Bar will earn 24 hours of CLE credit, including 4 hours of professional responsibility, 1 hour of professional well-being, and 1 hour of technology credit (pending approval). Sponsored by Program on Negotiation & Dispute Resolution. For more information, contact Becky Chapman at becky.chapman@law.duke.edu

Are you interested in mediating cases in North Carolina Superior Court? Would you like to learn mediation skills and techniques while earning 24 CLE credit? The Program on Negotiation & Dispute Resolution at Duke Law School invites you to join us for our next in-person 40-hour North Carolina Mediation Training Program approved by the NC Dispute Resolution Commission. To minimize the time you will away from your work and life, the training will be held Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day at Duke Law School. Parking, lunch, and light refreshments will be provided. Members of the North Carolina Bar will earn 24 hours of CLE credit, including 4 hours of professional responsibility, 1 hour of professional well-being, and 1 hour of technology credit (pending approval). Sponsored by Program on Negotiation & Dispute Resolution. For more information, contact Becky Chapman at becky.chapman@law.duke.edu

Are you interested in mediating cases in North Carolina Superior Court? Would you like to learn mediation skills and techniques while earning 24 CLE credit? The Program on Negotiation & Dispute Resolution at Duke Law School invites you to join us for our next in-person 40-hour North Carolina Mediation Training Program approved by the NC Dispute Resolution Commission. To minimize the time you will away from your work and life, the training will be held Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day at Duke Law School. Parking, lunch, and light refreshments will be provided. Members of the North Carolina Bar will earn 24 hours of CLE credit, including 4 hours of professional responsibility, 1 hour of professional well-being, and 1 hour of technology credit (pending approval). Sponsored by Program on Negotiation & Dispute Resolution. For more information, contact Becky Chapman at becky.chapman@law.duke.edu

Are you interested in mediating cases in North Carolina Superior Court? Would you like to learn mediation skills and techniques while earning 24 CLE credit? The Program on Negotiation & Dispute Resolution at Duke Law School invites you to join us for our next in-person 40-hour North Carolina Mediation Training Program approved by the NC Dispute Resolution Commission. To minimize the time you will away from your work and life, the training will be held Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day at Duke Law School. Parking, lunch, and light refreshments will be provided. Members of the North Carolina Bar will earn 24 hours of CLE credit, including 4 hours of professional responsibility, 1 hour of professional well-being, and 1 hour of technology credit (pending approval). Sponsored by Program on Negotiation & Dispute Resolution. For more information, contact Becky Chapman at becky.chapman@law.duke.edu

Are you interested in mediating cases in North Carolina Superior Court? Would you like to learn mediation skills and techniques while earning 24 CLE credit? The Program on Negotiation & Dispute Resolution at Duke Law School invites you to join us for our next in-person 40-hour North Carolina Mediation Training Program approved by the NC Dispute Resolution Commission. To minimize the time you will away from your work and life, the training will be held Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day at Duke Law School. Parking, lunch, and light refreshments will be provided. Members of the North Carolina Bar will earn 24 hours of CLE credit, including 4 hours of professional responsibility, 1 hour of professional well-being, and 1 hour of technology credit (pending approval). Sponsored by Program on Negotiation & Dispute Resolution. For more information, contact Becky Chapman at becky.chapman@law.duke.edu

Come hear Professors Bobby Bishop, Allison Korn, and Veronica Root Martinez discuss their journeys to become professors at Duke Law. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Academic Careers Committee. For more information, contact Leanna Doty at leanna.doty@law.duke.edu.

Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at Frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

Duke Law Journal welcomes our featured scholar to discuss the future of administrative law after Relentless Inc. v. U.S. Department of Commerce and Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. Sponsored by Duke Law Journal. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Melana Dayanim at m.dayanim@duke.edu.

The Duke Law Journal invites you to its 55th Annual Administrative Law Symposium. We expect this Symposium to be monumental, as we analyze the future of administrative law in the context of Relentless Inc. v. U.S. Department of Commerce and Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. DLJ's Administrative Law Symposium has a long history of hosting the top administrative law scholars. Chief Justice John Roberts, Associate Justice Antonin Scalia, and Judge Patricia Wald participated in Duke Law Journal's 1993, 1989, and 1997 Administrative Law Symposia, respectively. In more recent years, several prominent professors and professionals have participated in these symposia, including Stuart Benjamin (Duke), Cass Sunstein (Harvard), Chai Feldblum (former EEOC Commissioner), Steven Croley (Michigan), Julius Genachowski (former FCC Chairman), Paul Light (NYU), Nina Mendelson (Michigan), Anne Joseph O'Connell (Stanford), W. Kip Viscusi (Vanderbilt), Dick Pierce (George Washington University), Thomas Merrill (American University), Kristin Hickman (University of Minnesota), and Mason Marks (University of New Hampshire Law). We will announce this year's participants in late fall 2024. Sponsored by Duke Law Journal. For more information, please contact Melana Dayanim at m.dayanim@duke.edu.

Join us for the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund's 2025 Spring Symposium. The Symposium will feature panelists substantially connected to the fields of animal rights, law, and industry. Sponsored by the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund. Please contact Jeremy Sharp at jeremy.sharp@duke.edu for more details or questions.

The Transactional Law Society is thrilled to host its annual Interscholastic Transactional Law Competition, providing an opportunity for law students across the country to come together and gain transactional law experience by marking up and negotiating a contract. Participation by invitation only. Sponsored by the Duke Transactional Law Society. For more information, please contact Zehra Hassan (zehra.hassan@duke.edu) or Lauren Beizer (lauren.beizer@duke.edu).

The Transactional Law Society is thrilled to host its annual Interscholastic Transactional Law Competition, providing an opportunity for law students across the country to come together and gain transactional law experience by marking up and negotiating a contract. Participation by invitation only. Sponsored by the Duke Transactional Law Society. For more information, please contact Zehra Hassan (zehra.hassan@duke.edu) or Lauren Beizer (lauren.beizer@duke.edu).

Christopher Sprigman, Murray and Kathleen Bring Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Engelberg Center on Innovation Law and Policy at NYU Law will deliver the annual David L. Lange Lecture in Intellectual Property Law. Boxed lunch will be provided on a first come first served basis. Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information please contact Monica Roberson at monica.roberson@law.duke.edu

Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at Frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

Sponsored by the Office of Admissions. For more information, please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@law.duke.edu.

Sponsored by the Office of Admissions. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@law.duke.edu.

Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at Frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

Join the Office of Student Affairs in celebrating the last day of classes with ice cream in the Duke Law Parking Lot near the Beber Sculpture Garden! Dairy-free option available. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, please email student_affairs@law.duke.edu.

Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at Frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at Frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

Are you interested in mediating cases in North Carolina Superior Court? Would you like to learn mediation skills and techniques while earning 24 CLE credit? The Program on Negotiation & Dispute Resolution at Duke Law School invites you to join us for our next in-person 40-hour North Carolina Mediation Training Program approved by the NC Dispute Resolution Commission. To minimize the time you will away from your work and life, the training will be held Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day at Duke Law School. Parking, lunch, and light refreshments will be provided. Members of the North Carolina Bar will earn 24 hours of CLE credit, including 4 hours of professional responsibility, 1 hour of professional well-being, and 1 hour of technology credit (pending approval). Sponsored by Program on Negotiation & Dispute Resolution. For more information, contact Becky Chapman at becky.chapman@law.duke.edu

Are you interested in mediating cases in North Carolina Superior Court? Would you like to learn mediation skills and techniques while earning 24 CLE credit? The Program on Negotiation & Dispute Resolution at Duke Law School invites you to join us for our next in-person 40-hour North Carolina Mediation Training Program approved by the NC Dispute Resolution Commission. To minimize the time you will away from your work and life, the training will be held Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day at Duke Law School. Parking, lunch, and light refreshments will be provided. Members of the North Carolina Bar will earn 24 hours of CLE credit, including 4 hours of professional responsibility, 1 hour of professional well-being, and 1 hour of technology credit (pending approval). Sponsored by Program on Negotiation & Dispute Resolution. For more information, contact Becky Chapman at becky.chapman@law.duke.edu

Are you interested in mediating cases in North Carolina Superior Court? Would you like to learn mediation skills and techniques while earning 24 CLE credit? The Program on Negotiation & Dispute Resolution at Duke Law School invites you to join us for our next in-person 40-hour North Carolina Mediation Training Program approved by the NC Dispute Resolution Commission. To minimize the time you will away from your work and life, the training will be held Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day at Duke Law School. Parking, lunch, and light refreshments will be provided. Members of the North Carolina Bar will earn 24 hours of CLE credit, including 4 hours of professional responsibility, 1 hour of professional well-being, and 1 hour of technology credit (pending approval). Sponsored by Program on Negotiation & Dispute Resolution. For more information, contact Becky Chapman at becky.chapman@law.duke.edu

Are you interested in mediating cases in North Carolina Superior Court? Would you like to learn mediation skills and techniques while earning 24 CLE credit? The Program on Negotiation & Dispute Resolution at Duke Law School invites you to join us for our next in-person 40-hour North Carolina Mediation Training Program approved by the NC Dispute Resolution Commission. To minimize the time you will away from your work and life, the training will be held Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day at Duke Law School. Parking, lunch, and light refreshments will be provided. Members of the North Carolina Bar will earn 24 hours of CLE credit, including 4 hours of professional responsibility, 1 hour of professional well-being, and 1 hour of technology credit (pending approval). Sponsored by Program on Negotiation & Dispute Resolution. For more information, contact Becky Chapman at becky.chapman@law.duke.edu

Are you interested in mediating cases in North Carolina Superior Court? Would you like to learn mediation skills and techniques while earning 24 CLE credit? The Program on Negotiation & Dispute Resolution at Duke Law School invites you to join us for our next in-person 40-hour North Carolina Mediation Training Program approved by the NC Dispute Resolution Commission. To minimize the time you will away from your work and life, the training will be held Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day at Duke Law School. Parking, lunch, and light refreshments will be provided. Members of the North Carolina Bar will earn 24 hours of CLE credit, including 4 hours of professional responsibility, 1 hour of professional well-being, and 1 hour of technology credit (pending approval). Sponsored by Program on Negotiation & Dispute Resolution. For more information, contact Becky Chapman at becky.chapman@law.duke.edu