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Upcoming Events
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2008 Graduation Activities
May 7-11, 2008: Festivities begin with a gala on Wednesday evening, include the hooding ceremony and university commencement, and end with a farewell tea on Sunday morning. » Event Details -
2008 International Conference & Alumni Reunion
June 19-22, 2008: Duke Law graduates are invited to Munich, Germany to enjoy a weekend filled with networking opportunities, educational programs, and social activities. » Event Details
News
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2008 Justin Miller Awards announced at Graduation Gala
Graduating students receive awards for integrity, intellectual curiosity, citizenship, and leadership. -
LLM students receive award for leadership and community participation
Carlos Kaplan and Masaya Tsuda honored at the 2008 Graduation Gala. -
U.S. military snipers challenged by guerrilla warfare
Professor Scott Silliman explains that the Law of Armed Conflict requires soldiers to identify “hostile intent." » Salon.com -
The verdict on juries
Professor Neil Vidmar and colleague Valerie Hans of Cornell Law School make the case that the American jury system is working. » Judicature -
A setback for fairness and equality in voting
Professor Erwin Chemerinsky says that the Supreme Court's ruling upholding an Indiana law requiring photo identification to vote could disenfranchise countless voters across the country. » Pittsburgh Post-Gazette