U.S. Magistrate Judge Betsy Chestney speaks with Ann Yandian, program manager at the Bolch Judicial Institute, about the process for selecting and writing her capstone thesis “Identifying and Mitigating Negative Side Effects of Power on Judicial Behavior in the Workplace” for her master of judicial studies degree from Duke Law School. She also talks about the writing process more generally and shares tips for future Duke Law master’s students.

Judge Carla Archie of the North Carolina Superior Court talks with Ann Yandian, program director at the Bolch Judicial Institute, about writing her capstone thesis for Duke Law's Master of Judicial Studies program.

In this video, Judge Archie explains how and why she chose the topic of recidivism in the courts, and she talks about the writing process more broadly, such as the process for selecting her faculty advisor and how she managed to complete her thesis while handling a full caseload as an active judge.

Judge Samuel A. Thumma of the Arizona Court of Appeals talks with Ann Yandian, program manager at the Bolch Judicial Institute, about his capstone thesis for Duke Law's Master of Judicial Studies program.