Video Archive
Judge Paul Grimm, director of the Bolch Judicial Institute, explains the concept of the rule of law.
Who decides if a law is constitutional? In the latest episode of Legal Brief, Judge Paul Grimm, Director of the Bolch Judicial Institute (@bolch_judicial), explains judicial review and its origins in Marbury v. Madison. ⚖️
Can a president impose tariffs without Congress? In the latest episode of Legal Brief, Professor Tim Meyer breaks down the legal frameworks that grant—and limit—executive authority on tariffs. ⚖️
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 Thomas Becker, Legal and Policy Director and Senior Clinical Supervisor, University Network on Human Rights; and Katherine Gallagher, Senior Staff Attorney, Center for Constitutional Rights. Speakers will discuss transnational litigation to protect human rights. Moderated by Jayne Huckerby, Clinical Professor of Law and Director, International Human Rights Clinic, Duke Law. Cosponsored by ACLU, American Constitution Society, Duke Human Rights Center at the Franklin Humanities Institute, Human Rights Law Society, International Law Society, and National Lawyers Guild.
Join Brandon L. Garrett, L. Neil Williams, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Law and Director of the Wilson Center for Science and Justice, for a celebration of his latest book, Defending Due Process: Why Fairness Matters in a Polarized World (Polity Press, 2025: https://duke.is/5/xuxv). The new book explores why institutions are under pressure to put desired outcomes before fair process, and how citizens can find common ground to "mend political polarization, cool simmering distrust of government, prevent injudicious errors, and safeguard constitutional rights." James E. Coleman Jr., John S. Bradway Distinguished Professor of the Practice of Law, will moderate the discussion.
Join us for the Robert R. Wilson Distinguished Lecture featuring Professor Elizabeth Hinton of Yale Law School. Professor Hinton's research explores the persistence of poverty, racial inequality, and urban violence in the 20th century United States. In her lecture titled "Racism, Law, and the Hidden Power of the Archive," Professor Hinton will discuss the challenges posed by the United States Supreme Court's standards established in the 1970s, and the difficultly of proving that a particular law is racially discriminatory. Professor Hinton will explore the untapped potential within archives to combat racial discrimination and advance social justice through the law.
Sponsored by the Office of the Dean.
In this module, you will learn about the roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes of judges. This module explores the various ways federal and state judges get their jobs, what it means to be fair and impartial, and the legal principles, ethical codes, traditions, and guidelines that constrain judicial decision-making.
This video was produced by the Bolch Judicial Institute of Duke Law School as part of “Civics Break,” a learning series focused on courts and the judiciary. Learn more at https://judicialstudies.duke.edu/civics-break
In this module, you will learn about the rule of law and the constitutional foundation of the U.S. judicial system. The U.S. Constitution outlines a government system that balances power among three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial. This module explores the powers and responsibilities of the judicial branch, how the judiciary and U.S. law have developed over time, and how state and federal courts work together to resolve disputes, protect our individual rights and liberties, and uphold the rule of law.
This video was produced by the Bolch Judicial Institute of Duke Law School as part of “Civics Break,” a learning series focused on courts and the judiciary. Learn more at https://judicialstudies.duke.edu/civics-break
In this learning module, you will learn about the vital role of citizens in supporting and engaging with the judicial system. It explores the various types of jury service, opportunities to voice support for reform and change in the courts, and how to become an educated consumer of news and information about judges and courts. From serving as a juror to voting to sharing accurate news, American citizens have the right and responsibility to engage with the courts and ensure that the judicial branch fulfills its constitutional obligations.
This video was produced by the Bolch Judicial Institute of Duke Law School as part of “Civics Break,” a learning series focused on courts and the judiciary. Learn more at https://judicialstudies.duke.edu/civics-break
3Ls Olivia Callan and Isabella Cheng sit down to discuss their experiences working in the Immigrant Rights Clinic. They discuss why they chose the clinic, how their classes prepared them, and their clients' positive impact on their futures as lawyers.
Join Doriane Coleman, Thomas L. Perkins Distinguished Professor of Law, for a celebration of her latest book, *On Sex and Gender: A Commonsense Approach* (publisher description at https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/On-Sex-and-Gender/Doriane-Lambel…). The new title focuses on three sequential and consequential questions: What is sex as opposed to gender? How does sex matter in our everyday lives? And how should it be reflected in law and policy? Professor H. Jefferson Powell will moderates the discussion.
Sponsored by the Office of the Dean and Goodson Law Library.
2L Juan Colin discusses why he chose to work in the Immigrant Rights Clinic and how it impacted his experience at Duke Law.
2L Juan Colin navigates the many skills he learned while in the Immigrant Rights Clinic.
2L Juan Colin explains his best experiences in the Immigrant Rights Clinic, including getting the opportunity to work with Prof. Kate Evans, director of the Immigrant Rights Clinic.
3L Jen Kim discusses why she chose to work in the Immigrant Rights Clinic and how it impacted her experience at Duke Law.
3L Jen Kim discusses the work she accomplished during her time working in the Immigrant Rights Clinic, including helping a mother and her son with their case.
3L Jen Kim explores the many skills she was able to learn while working in the clinic and one that she gained that truly surprised her.
2L Avery Allen explains why she decided to work in the Immigrant Rights Clinic and what that means for her future career.
2L Avery Allen explores the many opportunities she had to work on cases in the Immigrant Rights Clinic.
2L Avery Allen goes in depth about her favorite experiences of working in the Immigrant Rights Clinic.
In our complex modern society, federal agencies regulate nearly every important element of American life, from the quality and safety of our air, water and food to the safety and availability of medications and consumer products. Recent Supreme Court decisions are significantly changing how those agencies can operate. Agencies may no longer be able to regulate matters of great economic and political significance without express Congressional direction. No longer are courts required to defer to an agency’s expertise when interpreting ambiguities in regulatory statutes. Regulated parties from whom an agency seeks civil penalties may now be entitled to a jury trial. And people or companies that want to challenge agency regulations may now have a much longer window of time to do so.
The Supreme Court’s historic decisions relating to the authority of these agencies have the potential to radically change how businesses and institutions operate and how Americans live their day-to-day lives. This panel will explore the ramifications and far-reaching impacts of these Supreme Court decisions from the perspectives of the law, the courts, and regulated industries.
Panelists include:
Chief Judge Catherine Eagles, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
Senior Attorney David Doniger of the Natural Resources Defense Council
Jennifer Zachary, general counsel for Merck Inc.
Professor Stuart Benjamin of Duke Law School (moderator)
Sponsored by the Litigation Section of the American Bar Association, the Bolch Judicial Institute at Duke Law School, and the Berkeley Judicial Institute.