Events

Duke Law National Lawyer's Guild ("NLG"), American Constitution Society ("ACS"), and the Women's Law Student Association ("WLSA") are hosting an event with North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls. The conversation will center on Justice Earls's background in public interest work, and her role on the court. Lunch will be provided. RSVP: https://duke.is/NLG-907
Co-sponsored by Duke Law NLG and ACS. For more information, please contact Maeve Millen maeve.millen@duke.edu.

Please join us for a conversation with a panel of scholars, organizers, and attorneys whose work centers on advocacy for victims of gender-based violence. Panelists include: Deborah Weissman, Professor at UNC Law; Lauren Fisher Flores, Legal Director of the American Bar Association's South Texas Pro Bono Asylum Representation Project; and Cassandra Rowe, Director of Health and Housing at the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence. In a conversation moderated by Professor Erin Blondel of Duke Law, the panelists will discuss the myriad issues at the intersection of gender violence, immigration, and human rights, from the perspective of the scholar and the advocate. Lunch will be provided. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/3F8YnYr9zxT6wW4v6. Sponsored by the Government & Public Service Society, the Woman Law Students Association, the Duke Immigrant and Refugee Project, the Coalition Against Gendered Violence, and DBA. For more information, please contact Jessica Breznick at jessica.breznick@duke.edu

The Moot Court Board hosts the Dean's Cup annually for second- and third-year students. The competition centers around a case taught in the Appellate Practice class offered every fall, and it seeks to highlight the school's best appellate advocates. Anyone interested in participating should attend an info session. Competitors are required to attend one of the two info sessions. Sponsored by the Moot Court Board. For more information, contact Emma Cline at emma.cline@duke.edu

Join us for remarks from Judge Roy Altman of the Southern District of Florida on the history of Israel, Zionism, and an indigenous people's fight for its ancient homeland. Sponsored by the Federalist Society. For more information, please contact Joshua Marshall (j.marshall@duke.edu) or Dylan Palmer (dylan.palmer@duke.edu).

All 1L JD/LLM-ICL students are invited to join a discussion about summer experiences and the Duke-Leiden Institute in The Hague. We will outline the timing and requirements for working abroad, as well as highlight the meaningful experiences you will gain during Duke in The Hague. Sponsored by the JD-LLM-ICL Program, Office of International Studies, Career and Professional Development Center, and Center for International and Comparative Law. Lunch will be provided for attendees. For information, contact Bonnie.Blundell@law.duke.edu.

Please join us for a live recording of the Advisory Opinions podcast with host Sarah Isgur and permanent guest David French. Advisory Opinions is a generalist law podcast on legal analysis, news, and culture. Sponsored by the Federalist Society. For more information, please contact Dylan Palmer (dylan.palmer@duke.edu) or Joshua Marshall (j.marshall@duke.edu).

Duke Immigrant and Refugee Project is hosting a training for volunteers who will complete legal intakes for non-citizens detained at the Stewart Detention Center. Attendance is limited to volunteers selected to participate in this project. Sponsored by Duke Immigrant and Refugee Project. For more information, please contact Zoe Holtzman at zoe.holtzman@duke.edu.

Join us for this year's Jessup Cup final round. Competitors will argue a closed-universe international law problem before the International Court of Justice. The Jessup tournament is open to all students, including LLMs, who have not previously practiced law in any jurisdiction. Sponsored by Moot Court Board. For more information, please email Katherine French at kkf18@duke.edu.

Current members of the Duke Law Journal are welcome to join their fellow members in the DLJ Office for some morning coffee and pastries! Members are encouraged to reach out to their mentee/mentor to grab some coffee together. Sponsored by the Duke Law Journal. For more information, please contact Natalie Leon at Natalie.leon@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 Irene Escorihuela Blasco, Director, Economic, Social, Cultural and Environmental Rights Observatory (https://cmmm.eu/irene-escorihuela-blasco/); and Camryn Smith, Co-founder and Executive Director, Communities in Partnership (https://communitiesinpartnership.org/who-we-are). Speakers will discuss Human Rights and Gentrification, in the Triangle and Globally. 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, Human Rights Law Society, International Law Society, North Carolina Club. Event will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person. Lunch provided for attendees. For more information, contact Bonnie Blundell (bonnie.blundell@law.duke.edu). To view a recording of this event: https://bit.ly/3ATNzRs

Please join the Sports and Entertainment Law Society for a lunch chat with Jeff Poulard, the Associate Commissioner of Compliance & Governance at the Big East! Jeff will speak about his career path and his current work as Associate Commissioner. We will open the floor for Q&A towards the end of the presentation for anyone with additional questions for him. Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/CvUYdtzQjArhZgiy5 . Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Duke Bar Association. For more information, please contact Dillon Johnson at dillon.johnson@duke.edu.

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

Have you heard about patents, trademarks, and copyright, but aren't sure how to start exploring this exciting field? The best place may be the beginning, and it all originates with patent and trademark prosecution. Join IPLS for a conversation with patent and trademark prosecutors about their practice, what drew them to IP, and more. Sponsored by IPLS. For more information, please contact Alex Neumann at alex.neumann@duke.edu.

The Office of Student Affairs invites you to team up with faculty, staff, and students to build community, eat snacks, win prizes, and determine who has the most trivia knowledge (or is good at guessing)! Trivia will not be related to the law. Sign up at https://secure.law.duke.edu/signup/. Sponsored by OSA. For additional information, please contact Sally Johnson at sally.johnson@law.duke.edu.

Training session and general body meeting for the Veterans Assistance Project. Please register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewP0J6LTrcAmZD_VdiDW0lI6I5EXn… Sponsored by the Veterans Assistance Project. For more information, please contact Ben Leavens at ben.leavens@duke.edu or Matt Chopp at matthew.chopp@duke.edu

Please join If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Rights, Duke Medical Students for Choice, and Fuqua's Gender Equity Working Group for a panel on reproductive rights and the upcoming election. Panelists are Duke Law's Professor Jolynn Dellinger, Duke Hospital's Dr. Beverly Gray, and Tara Romano, the executive director of Pro-Choice NC. Dinner will be provided. RSVP at https://forms.gle/rRANQKG6m75rDsAK8. Sponsored by If/When/How. For more information, please contact Emma Cline at emma.cline@duke.edu.

Join First Class for a coffee chat with Jackson Walker! Sponsored by First Class. For more information, please contact lisette.leon@duke.edu for more information.

Join the Duke Law California Club for an overview of the California legal market and how to plan your 1L experience accordingly. Please RSVP at: https://forms.gle/HPH2SAx1dZJqFfrz8. For more information, please contact Skylar McVicar at skylar.mcvicar@duke.edu.

Please join NSLS for a panel comprised of attorneys from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Central Intelligence Agency, and Department of State. The attorneys will discuss the mission of their agencies, their unique role as lawyers, typical work, and answer questions from students. Lunch provided. Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/W3MyaHJMcZpr8spYA. Sponsored by the National Security Law Society. For more information, please contact Katherine French at katherine.k.french@duke.edu or Jimmy Scoville at jimmy.scoville@duke.edu.

What do Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Drake, and Ariana Grande have in common? They are all successful artists. And they have each faced multiple copyright lawsuits. A lot of songs sound similar. But how do we know whether there's infringement? The answer involves both legal and musicological analysis. Join forensic musicologist and Berklee Professor Joe Bennett (with live guitar and lots of audio) and Duke Law Professor Jennifer Jenkins for a behind-the-scenes look at music copyright litigation. Sponsored by IPLS. For more information, please contact Alex Neumann at alex.neumann@duke.edu.

Learn more about applying for jobs in the various Texas markets. Join our board for help working on resumes and cover letters for summer associate applications. We will provide access to sample materials for our members. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/qeeLpkqxjtTK5BVz9. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by Texas Club. For more information, contact Isabelle Stewart at isabelle.stewart@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.

Please join the Business Law Society for a firm spotlight on Paul Hastings. Paul Hastings attorneys will discuss the firm, their practice area, and their advice for 1Ls and LLMs. Sponsored by the Business Law Society. For more information, please contact Soumya Ganti at soumya.ganti@duke.edu. RSVP at tinyurl.com/ync9wnxr.

The Equal Justice Works Career Fair is the country's largest public interest legal career fair, featuring over 250 government and public interest employers. 1Ls and LLMs can explore public interest career paths through informal, one-on-one "table talk" meetings. 2Ls, 3Ls, and LLMs may apply to summer internships and post-graduate positions. The Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono covers registration fees for students who follow Duke-specific instructions. Learn more and how to register: https://sites.law.duke.edu/pipb/gpicareers/ejw-career-fair/. Sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono. Contact Holly Dorfman with questions.

Unsure about how you want to spend next summer? Come check out our discussion about the 1L job search. The panel will include 2Ls who spent their summers with a wide range of legal employers--from BigLaw to in-house to public interest. Our panelists will share insights into their decision and application processes, their experiences this summer, and tips to help guide you through the process. A Q&A will close out the discussion. Sponsored by the Latin American Law Students Association (LALSA). For more information, please contact Lorenzo Lamo at lorenzo.lamo@duke.edu.

Please join us as a panel of attorneys from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission speak to students about the SEC Scholars Intern Program, pathways to the SEC after law school, and working in the government. The event is in-person, but the SEC attorneys will be joining us virtually. Please RSVP at the following link by October 4: https://forms.gle/EvSV44XmX1V4vJTJ7. Sponsored by the Black Law Students Association and the Women Law Student Association. For more information, please contact Casey Byrne at casey.byrne@duke.edu and Wisam Mustafa Wisam.Mustafa@duke.edu.

Interested in IP or want to explore what 1L Summer opportunities exist in the IP space? Come join Duke Law Technology Society for a lunch panel with 2Ls and 3Ls who have already begun to make their career in IP. The usefulness of a STEM background, IP classes, interview techniques, and more will all be discussed! Sponsored by DLTS. Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/8iYhnf2PXVESMha26. Contact Matt Krasner (mk627@duke.edu) with any questions.

Join ILS for a special lunch talk featuring His Excellency Dr. Suriya Chindawongse, the Ambassador of Thailand to the United States, and Professor Timothy Meyer, Richard Allen/Cravath Distinguished Professor in International Business Law. Dean Kerry Abrams will join us in welcoming His Excellency, followed by a discussion between Professor Meyer and His Excellency focusing on Thailand's role as the chair of the UN's Legal Committee. Sponsored by ILS. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Wei Zheng at weiyi.zheng@duke.edu.

October 10th is Law Student Mental Health Day - take a break from studying and connect with other students over crafts. Materials for origami, bracelet making, and tote bag decorating will be available, or bring your own! Snacks will be provided. Students, staff, and faculty are all welcome. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, please contact Sally Johnson at sally.johnson@law.duke.edu.

Join us at the Law School Sign out front for Run Club's weekly Thursday evening run. 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.

Join the Wilson Center for Science and Justice for a discussion of the wide-ranging impacts of the criminal legal system on individuals and communities. Students, attorneys, and advocates will be in conversation with artist Sherrill Roland, in conjunction with the exhibition, Processing Systems: Numbers by Sherrill Roland. A reception to follow. Cosponsored by the Wilson Center for Science and Justice at Duke Law, Duke Law Alumni and Development Office, Duke Law Triangle, the FHI Social Practice Lab, the Duke Artistic Research Initiative supported by Mellon Foundation, and the Department of Art, Art History & Visual Studies Visiting Artists Series. An RSVP is required, please follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-bars-the-hidden-cost-of-the-crimina… more information please contact us at alumni_office@law.duke.edu.

Join the Wilson Center for Science and Justice for a discussion of the wide-ranging impacts of the criminal legal system on individuals and communities. Members of our Duke Law community involved in criminal defense will be in conversation with artist Sherrill Roland, in conjunction with the exhibition, Processing Systems: Numbers by Sherrill Roland. Panelists include: James E. Coleman, Jr., John S. Bradway Distinguished Professor of the Practice of Law and Director of the Wrongful Conviction Clinic and Center for Criminal Justice and Professional Responsibility; Elana Fogel, Assistant Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Criminal Defense Clinic; Max Tinter, Duke Law '26. A reception will follow. Register at: https://duke.is/beyondbars. Cosponsored by the Wilson Center, Duke Law Alumni and Development Office, Duke Law Triangle, FHI Social Practice Lab, Duke Artistic Research Initiative supported by Mellon Foundation, and Department of Art, Art History & Visual Studies Visiting Artists Series. For more information, please contact Marlyn Dail at marlyn.dail@law.duke.edu.

The Equal Justice Works Career Fair is the country's largest public interest legal career fair, featuring over 250 government and public interest employers. 1Ls and LLMs can explore public interest career paths through informal, one-on-one "table talk" meetings. 2Ls, 3Ls, and LLMs may apply to summer internships and post-graduate positions. The Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono covers registration fees for students who follow Duke-specific instructions. Learn more and how to register: https://sites.law.duke.edu/pipb/gpicareers/ejw-career-fair/. Sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono. Contact Holly Dorfman with questions.

Please join Duke Law APALSA for a coffee chat with Emma Li (Duke Law '22), an attorney at Gibson Dunn. Coffee and treats will be provided. RSVP (https://forms.gle/NTaLD3A7s3nm8xaQA) by Friday, October 4, 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.

The Equal Justice Works Career Fair is the country's largest public interest legal career fair, featuring over 250 government and public interest employers. 1Ls and LLMs can explore public interest career paths through informal, one-on-one "table talk" meetings. 2Ls, 3Ls, and LLMs may apply to summer internships and post-graduate positions. The Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono covers registration fees for students who follow Duke-specific instructions. Learn more and how to register: https://sites.law.duke.edu/pipb/gpicareers/ejw-career-fair/. Sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono. Contact Holly Dorfman with questions.

Duke Law alumni and friends are warmly invited to join Dean Kerry Abrams for a special gathering and update on the State of the Law School in Washington, D.C. Special thanks to Latham and Watkins, LLP for hosting. Please RSVP with this link:https://rsvp.duke.edu/P2VOLm. For more information please contact Duke Law Alumni & Development Office at alumni_office@law.duke.edu.

Duke Law alumni and friends are warmly invited to join Dean Kerry Abrams for a special gathering and update on the State of the Law School in New York. Special thanks to Kirkland and Ellis LLP for hosting. Please RSVP with this link:https://rsvp.duke.edu/YZKOMA. For more information please contact the Alumni & Development Office at alumni_office@law.duke.edu.

By invitation only. A vast literature now exists on the ethical status of non-human animals (for short, "animals"). This conference, "Animals and Equality," will focus on the role of animals in broadly egalitarian ethical views. Other work on animals and broad egalitarianism also falls within the scope of the conference (for example, analyzing the questions that animal well-being poses for egalitarianism among humans). More information is available on the conference website. This conference is organized by the Duke Center for Law, Economics and Public Policy (CLEPP) and co-sponsored by CLEPP and the NYU Mind, Ethics, and Policy Program. For more information, please contact Leanna Doty (leanna.doty@law.duke.edu).

By invitation only. A vast literature now exists on the ethical status of non-human animals (for short, "animals"). This conference, "Animals and Equality," will focus on the role of animals in broadly egalitarian ethical views. Other work on animals and broad egalitarianism also falls within the scope of the conference (for example, analyzing the questions that animal well-being poses for egalitarianism among humans). More information is available on the conference website. This conference is organized by the Duke Center for Law, Economics and Public Policy (CLEPP) and co-sponsored by CLEPP and the NYU Mind, Ethics, and Policy Program. For more information, please contact Leanna Doty (leanna.doty@law.duke.edu).

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.

Plastic waste disproportionately affects environmental justice communities and people living near plastic production and waste sites. Join the Environmental Law Society to learn from a panel of experts working to address the plastic waste crisis and protect vulnerable North Carolina residents. The panelists will include Grady O'Brien at North Carolina Conservation Network, Schulyer Mitchell at Truthout, and Dr. Imari Walker-Franklin at RTI International. Sponsored by the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability. Contact Caitlyn Leary at caitlyn.leary@duke.edu with any questions. Please RSVP at https://forms.gle/n1gWDzHopWf3za3g6

Please join OutLaw and WLSA for a panel discussion on navigating the law firm recruitment process--including networking and interviewing--as students of diverse identities. Esteemed attorneys from Paul, Weiss, White and Case, Baker Botts, and Vinson & Elkins will be in attendance. All students participating in the WLSA Baker Botts Mock Interview Program and the OutLaw Mock Interview Program are encouraged to attend. Lunch will be provided. Please contact Evan Ortiz (evan.ortiz@duke.edu), Casey Byrne (casey.byrne@duke.edu), or Christina Moss (christina.moss@duke.edu)with any questions. RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/3ytVEDne1Nx9VNGp6

Opportunity for Law Faculty to engage with the ABA Site Team. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

Join First Class for our first multi-firm panel highlighting attorneys who identify as First Generation college graduates who will offer advice on navigating the law firm recruitment process. All are welcome. Please contact Lisette León at lisette.leon@duke.edu with any questions.

Please join the Muslim Law Students Association for our first general body meeting! We will vote to approve the charter, discuss the LLM Representative application, and talk about events planned for the rest of the semester. Lunch is provided. Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/8dZ9hApSfn7PC6wU8. Sponsored by MLSA. For questions, please reach out to Zehra Hassan (zehra.hassan@duke.edu).

Please join the Women Law Students Association for a coffee chat with attorneys at Paul, Weiss. Small bites and coffee 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.

Opportunity for Law Students to engage with the ABA Site Team. For more information, please contact Frances Curran at frances.curran@law.duke.edu.

Join the Business Law Society 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. Sponsored by BLS. For more information, please contact Raquel DiMitri at raquel.dimitri@duke.edu.

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 us for a MANDATORY information session for LLMs considering an externship for the Spring 2025 semester. Professor Anne Gordon, Clinical Professor of Law and Director of Externships, will provide an overview of the externship program, share how to apply as an LLM, and answer questions about externships. Sponsored by the International Studies Office and Externship Program. Lunch will be provided. Please contact Isik Cotten (isik.cotten@law.duke.edu), if you have any questions.

Please join WLSA for a small group lunch with Professor de Fontenay to discuss her legal experiences and career. Attendance is limited to the first 12 people to sign up (link in the newsletter). Sponsored by Women Law Students Association. For more information, please email Frances Choi at frances.choi@duke.edu.

Hear from a panel of 2Ls and 3Ls on how they have been involved in Health Law at Duke Law. From internships to externships to clinics and coursework, this is a great time to hear from upperclassmen on how they have been involved in Health Law both inside and outside the classroom. Please RSVP here: https://duke.is/HealthLaw. Sponsored by Health Law Society and DBA. For more information, please contact Lauren Beizer at leb115@duke.edu.

Patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets can provide immense value to private entities, but how do lawyers handle licensing, selling, and utilizing these money-making powerhouses? Join IPLS for breakdown of the intersection between transactional + corporate work with intellectual property. Sponsored by IPLS. For more information, please contact Alex Neumann at alex.neumann@duke.edu.

Join the Duke Immigrant and Refugee Project (DIRP) for a lunch panel on the impact of the upcoming presidential election on U.S. immigration policy. Our panelists will explore key topics such as the differences in immigration policies under Biden and Trump administrations, shifting immigration patterns, and how the 2024 election results could influence federal and state immigration laws. The panel will also examine Kamala Harris's immigration record and the role of local elections in shaping immigration policies. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Duke Immigrant and Refugee Project (DIRP). For more information, please contact Avery Allen at avery.allen@duke.edu.

Join the Women Law Students Association for ice cream at Two Roosters (800 Taylor St). Catch up with friends and take a break from writing your memo! Sponsored by WLSA. Please contact Casey Byrne at casey.byrne@duke.edu with any questions.

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 a preeminent plaintiffs' firm in Washington, D.C. Sponsored by Antitrust & Competition Law Society. 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: (Link to come). 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 foreign country representatives who work on trade and government relations in North Carolina. We will discuss incorporating international work into a career, working abroad, and diplomacy in general. 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

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.

The Law School community is invited to join Dean Kerry Abrams for "Lawyers and Leaders," her series of conversations with pathbreaking figures in the legal profession and beyond. Sponsored by the Office of the Dean. For more information, please contact the Events Office at events@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 at the Law School Sign out front for Run Club's weekly Thursday evening run. 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 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.

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.

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).

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.

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: LINK TO COME. 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 Sadie Jackson as sadie.jackson@duke.edu.

Sponsored by the National Security Law Society. For more information, please contact Jimmy Scoville at jimmy.scoville@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.

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.

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.

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 us 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 DIRP. 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.

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.

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

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. For more information, please contact Jessica Breznick at jessica.breznick@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).

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.

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.

Join the Duke Law Environmental Law and Policy Forum for our annual symposium. This year, we will be celebrating 50 years of the North Carolina Coastal Area Management Act by highlighting legal and scientific scholarship discussing coastal management. Sponsored by DELPF. For more information, please contact Lauryn Khaw at lek37@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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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).

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 Rosa Peña and Marcella Torres, AIDA; Maria Antonia Tigre, Sabin Center for Climate Change Law; and Legal Counsel, Greenpeace International. Event will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person. Lunch provided for attendees. For more information, contact Bonnie Blundell (bonnie.blundell@law.duke.edu). To view a recording of this event: livestream link TBA

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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).

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.

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).

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.

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).

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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).

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

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

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.

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.

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).

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.