Duke Law Community
Duke Law is made up a tight-knit group of people. Our community is our greatest strength. We celebrate the accomplishments of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni and the impact they are making at Duke and beyond.
Duke Law School welcomed 229 students from 77 undergraduate institutions into the JD Class of 2029 this fall. Selected from more than 6,250 applicants, the 1Ls hail from 27 different states and 8 countries outside the U.S.
Duke Law School welcomed 79 students into the LLM class of 2027 this fall. They come from 34 countries and territories and most have professional experience in legal settings, including law firms, companies, courts, government, and academia.
Blocher, a Durham native, will work with senior administrators at Duke to develop a project or initiative in support of a university priority
Abrams’ tenure includes record fundraising, expanding opportunities for students interested in public interest and pro bono work, and continued bolstering of Duke Law’s commitment to community and rigorous academics
Nicoletti’s scholarship illuminates the ways in which law shaped — and was shaped by — the Civil War and its aftermath
Neal has worked on environmental justice issues at the federal and international levels
From law firms to public service, Duke Law students found purpose, responsibility, and a clearer vision for their legal careers.
Students practice legal skills helping communities in North Carolina and across the globe
Charles McNeair will be paroled after more than 46 years behind bars for a crime he has always maintained he didn’t commit
Their work builds on the Duke partnership with the International Organization for Migration (the UN Migration Agency)