Duke Law Wellness
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
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
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• Law School Star Commons
Was spring break not as long as you had hoped? Take an extra spring break and join the Office of Student Affairs for conversation and snow cones! This is a great opportunity to meet new people. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, please contact Sally Johnson at sally.johnson@law.duke.edu
Thursday, March 20, 2025
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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.
Sunday, March 23, 2025
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If you're in the library, we hope you'll take a quick break and join WLSA for a HGW (hot girl walk) to Beyu Coffee (located by Broadhead), and enjoy a coffee, tea or hot chocolate on WLSA! We'll meet outside of Star Commons to start the walk at 1pm. If you plan to attend, please register here: https://forms.gle/U3YsG1KgFhCJFfrP9. Sponsored by WLSA. For more information, please contact Casey Byrne at casey.byrne@duke.edu.
Thursday, March 27, 2025
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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.
Saturday, March 29, 2025
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Join WLSA for a heated Sculpt Yoga class at Virge Yoga (200 Morris St, Suite 140). Signup list will be circulated via the WLSA newsletter. Sponsored by WLSA. Please reach out to Arielle Roos (arielle.roos@duke.edu) or Christina Moss (christina.moss@duke.edu) with any questions.
Monday, April 07, 2025
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• Law School Star Commons
NC Lawyer Assistance volunteers will be at the law school to speak with students about services NCLAP provides, navigating stress during and after law school, character and fitness issues, and other wellness concerns you may have. If you would like to schedule time to speak 1:1 with an NCLAP volunteer, you can contact Candace Hoffman at candace@nclap.org. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs and NCLAP. For more information, please contact Sally Johnson at sally.johnson@law.duke.edu.
Past Events
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• Law School 4000
ake 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 Leslie Castro at leslie.castro@law.duke.edu for more information.
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• Law School 3000
Please join the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA) for our last check-in of the semester to celebrate the near end of the fall semester. We will also be giving out care packages to our 1Ls. Stop by and take a break from studying! Sponsored by APALSA. For more information, please contact Grace Koh (g.koh@duke.edu) or Carlos Hua (yuxuan.hua@duke.edu).
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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.
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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.
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Please join the Women Law Students Association for a self defense class! The workout will work on building confidence, respect, and strength. The goal is to understand how to respond to violence by yourself, or while accompanied with family or friends. Class will be an hour and a half from 1:30 - 3:00pm at The Coalition (1706 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill NC). Please signup for the class via our listserv. If you have any questions, please reach out to Casey Byrne at casey.byrne@duke.edu.
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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.
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• Law School Marcy's Garden
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.
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If you're in the library, we hope you'll take a quick break and join WLSA for a HGW (hot girl walk) to Beyu Coffee (located by Broadhead), and enjoy a coffee, tea or hot chocolate on WLSA! We'll meet outside of Star Commons to start the walk at 1pm. If you plan to attend, please register here: https://forms.gle/xArECTS2YLga1WuS8. Sponsored by WLSA. For more information, please contact Casey Byrne at casey.byrne@duke.edu.
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• Law School 4040
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.
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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.
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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.
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• Law School Third Floor Mezzanine
Please join the Women Law Students Association to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pink ribbons and cupcakes will be available! Learn steps to best prevent the most common cancer in women. Sponsored by WLSA. Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/XtxA5b1qadY9eRbFA. For more information, please contact Casey Byrne at casey.byrne@duke.edu.
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• Duke Chapel
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.
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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.
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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.