Making a Difference
At Duke Law, public service is part of our mission. We are proud of the ways our students, faculty, staff and alumni make a positive impact in their communities and in individual lives.
The Children’s Law Clinic stepped in when a long suspension threatened to derail a family’s first high school graduate
A state investigation found students were denied special education services during a detention facility lockdown
Student-attorneys learn advocacy strategies to represent clients as community members
The clinic is collaborating with community members to measure pollution coming from a defunct aluminum smelting plant
The Immigrant Rights Clinic represents individuals facing deportation and partners with local, state, and national organizations to promote access to resources, education, and justice for non-citizens.
The clinic exposes Duke Law students to human rights issues and equips them with the knowledge and skills for immediate impact and to pursue roles in the field
The clinic supports North Carolina entrepreneurs with legal advice that helps move ideas to the marketplace
The clinic teaches Duke Law students to pursue justice — even if it takes decades
The First Amendment Clinic litigates defamation cases, social media blocking, and other matters related to freedom of speech and access to public information.
The clinic focuses on helping students access the free and appropriate public education that is their right and securing benefits for children with disabilities.