The Pioneers: David Robinson II ’64 and Walter Johnson Jr. ’64 recall integrating Duke
Integrating Duke Law School did not involve a court order, a shouting governor, or an army of National Guardsmen. Instead it happened quietly in 1961, through the recruiting of Dean Elvin “Jack” Latty and the willingness of two young men who would come to Durham that fall. (Advocate, Spring 2012)

Forging memories on the playing field
For many alumni, lasting Duke Law memories were formed in the heat of competition — on athletic fields, basketball courts, and in bowling alleys. (Advocate, Fall 2011)

The House That Jack Built
As his successor in the deanship F. Hodge O’Neal wrote, “Duke University School of Law owes its prominence more to Jack Latty than to any other person or combination of persons.” (Advocate, Spring 2011)

Law Dames provided female fellowship at Duke
Social organization for female students as well as wives of students, faculty, and alumni brought fellowship and change to Duke Law. (Advocate, Fall 2010)

Bill McGuire ’33
Duke beats UNC for prized pupil. (Advocate, Spring 2010)

The venerable, erudite, and somewhat eccentric Samuel Fox Mordecai
Scholarship namesake was a colorful character. (Advocate, Fall 2009)