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Duke Law Wellness is an ongoing series of events focused on promoting overall health and wellness for students to encourage personal and academic success throughout their time in law school and in their legal careers.

We will be adding weekly events to this page throughout the year.

Upcoming Events

Sunday, April 21, 2024

  • Law School Star Commons

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

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

  • Law School 4000

    Take a break from studying for exams with a relaxing chair massage! Sign up for a time slot in the Office of Student Affairs, Room 3208. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. Contact Rachel Mwombela at rachel.mwombela@duke.edu for more information.

Friday, April 26, 2024

  • Law School 4000

    Take a break from studying for exams with a relaxing chair massage! Sign up for a time slot in the Office of Student Affairs, Room 3208. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. Contact Rachel Mwombela at rachel.mwombela@duke.edu for more information.

Wednesday, May 01, 2024

  • Law School 4000

    Take a break from studying for exams with a relaxing chair massage! Sign up for a time slot in the Office of Student Affairs, Room 3208. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. Contact Rachel Mwombela at rachel.mwombela@duke.edu for more information.

Friday, May 03, 2024

  • Law School 4000

    Take a break from studying for exams with a relaxing chair massage! Sign up for a time slot in the Office of Student Affairs, Room 3208. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. Contact Rachel Mwombela at rachel.mwombela@duke.edu for more information.

Past Events

  • Law School Blue Lounge

    Take a break from studying for exams with a relaxing massage! Please sign up for a time slot in the Student Affairs office, room 2007, starting November 30. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, please contact OSA at student_affairs@law.duke.edu.

  • Law School Blue Lounge

    Take a break from studying and come pet a dog! Certified therapy dogs from Duke Medicine's Pets at Duke program will be taking over the Blue Lounge for two hours for some much-needed dog therapy. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. Please contact student_affairs@law.duke.edu with any questions.

  • Law School Blue Lounge

    Take a break from studying for exams with a relaxing massage! Please sign up for a time slot in the Student Affairs office, room 2007, starting November 30. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, please contact OSA at student_affairs@law.duke.edu.

  • Law School Blue Lounge

    Take a break from studying for exams with a relaxing massage! Please sign up for a time slot in the Student Affairs office, room 2007, starting November 30. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, please contact OSA at student_affairs@law.duke.edu.

  • Sarah P. Duke Gardens

    Join a group of your fellow law students for a special traditional Japanese tea experience where you will learn about tea culture and its significance in Japan. There will be a demonstration of the tea making procedure and you will enjoy a sample of the whisked green tea and a Japanese confection. The experience will end with a tour of the Pine Clouds Mountain Stream Garden where you will learn about its symbolism and design elements. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. Space is limited; please RSVP to Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.

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    Take a break from studying and join a group of your classmates to climb the tower of Duke's most well-known landmark, the Chapel! You'll enjoy a 360-degree view of Duke campus and Durham from an observation deck on the Chapel roof. Sponsored bt the Office of Student Affairs. Space is limited; please RSVP to Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.

  • Fuqua School of Business-McClendon Auditorium

    A conversation & book signing with John Carreyrou T'94, author & investigative journalist for The Wall Street Journal.

    Duke alum John Carreyrou will discuss and sign his bestselling book about the rise and fall of the blood-testing firm Theranos. It's a fascinating tale of Silicon Valley ambition and deceit - and the great journalism that uncovered the truth. The Regulator bookstore will be present to sell copies of the book on site. John will be signing books after the event.

  • Law School 4055

    Ms. Paula Kocher of the Center for Disease Control will present an introduction of the CDC and its legal issues, with an emphasis on public health emergencies and health security. Lunch will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Sponsored by LENS. For further information, please contact the Center for Law, Ethics and National Security at lensmailbox@law.duke.edu.

  • Law School Marcy's Garden

    Take a break and enjoy a Tai Chi class on the law school's front lawn. No prior experience required. In case of rain, the alternate location will be in room 3000. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs.

  • Law School Blue Lounge

    Flu shots will be available in the Blue Lounge. They are free to anyone with a Duke ID and are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, please contact Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.

  • Law School Blue Lounge

    Fight the Flu!

    All Duke Students can receive the seasonal flu vaccine for free. No appointment needed. Just be sure to bring your DukeCard!

    For additional locations and dates, visit: studentaffairs.duke.edu/studenthealth

  • Law School Star Commons

    Looking for resources to help you maintain a balance between life and law school? We have some suggestions. Pick up Wellness materials and related information in the Star Commons Foyer. DuWell will also be present to help you create your own aromatherapy room spray. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs and the Duke Bar Association. For questions, please contact Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.

  • Law School Blue Lounge

    Take a break from studying for exams with a relaxing massage! Please sign up for a time slot in Student Affairs, Office 2007. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, please contact Leigh Marquess at leigh.marquess@law.duke.edu.