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Class of 2010 Profile: 207 J.D. students

  • 46% recent college graduates
  • 49% graduated 1 - 5 years ago
  • 6% graduated 6 years or more
  • 22% pursuing joint degrees
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Important Dates

  • August 25, 2008
    Upper-level classes begin

  • August 18-22, 2008
    Orientation for fall-entering students

  • August 21, 2008
    1L Fall classes begin

  • May 29 - 30, 2008
    Orientation for summer-entering students

  • June 2, 2008
    First day of classes for summer-entering students

» Admitted Students: Welcome to Duke Law

Student Organizations

students

The 40+ clubs and organizations at Duke Law run the gamut, from the Innocence Project to the Duke Law Bowling League to the Intellectual Property and Cyberlaw Society. For more information on Duke Law student organizations, click here.

Faculty Scholarship

Research Resources

Staff News

Duke Today
The Web site features news for the Duke Community.
» Duke Today

Law School Support

Classroom Support: 613-7249

Computer Support: 613-7072

Continuing Legal Education

Giving

Gifts from Duke alumni and friends are critical to the continued success of the Law School, providing a powerful demonstration of support for the bright future of Duke Law and its students. To learn more about the various giving opportunities available at the Law School, please visit our Giving Page.

Alumni in the News

Staying Connected

 

Important Dates and Announcements

  • Pittsburgh Sidebar with Dean David F. Levi- June 3 » Register

  • Duke Law Club of New York Neue Galerie Tour - June 19 » Register

  • Join Duke Law at the Beach! - June 20 » Register

Reunion 2008

* Half Century Club * 1958 * 1963 * 1968 * 1973 * 1978 * 1983 * 1988 * 1993 * 1998 * 2003

» Reunion 2008

 

Upcoming Events

  • 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

  • Honoring the talented class of 2008
    Graduates are praised for their academic achievements and commitment to public service.

  • Spotlight on Dean David Levi
    Dean Levi discusses his career and Duke Law's role in the future of the legal profession with Xing Zong, a PhD student at Duke University » China.com

  • N.C. attorney general appoints special prosecutor in case handled by Duke's Innocence Project
    David Pishko '77 represents inmate requesting new trial. » Winston-Salem Journal

  • Adopting Awa
    After completing her 1L year, Lori Russel '10 puts Duke Law School on hold until she can bring her daughter back home with her from Togo. » The News & Observer

  • Defining "public benefits"
    Senior Lecturing Fellow Hans Linnartz writes that those attempting to ban illegal immigrants from North Carolina community colleges are hiding behind a misinterpretation of the law. » The News & Observer

  • Wachovia to analyze internal controls and risk management practices
    Professor James Cox says that hiring an outside firm is relatively unusual, but could help alleviate investors' concerns. » The Charlotte Observer