Thank You Class of 2008!
The Class of 2008 recently surpassed the Duke Law graduating class gift campaign participation record! Thank you to all who contributed. Pledges will be accepted through June 30, so it's not too late to be a part of this historic effort.
Class Gift Designations:
Class of 2008 Scholarship
Scholarship support is essential to the Law School’s ability to continue to recruit the strongest possible students. Once the scholarship endowment reaches $100,000, the Class of 2008 Scholarship will be awarded to an incoming 1L and will be a part of the student’s aid package throughout his/her career at Duke Law School. Gifts to the Class of 2008 Scholarship will help our class leave a meaningful legacy at the School.
Clinical Programs Fund
In addition to providing operating funds, the Clinical Programs Fund will help make the clinical experience available to every student who wishes to participate. Your support will also assist Duke Law School in adding new clinics over time that meet curricular priorities, address crtitical social needs, and respond to student interests.
LL.M. Scholarship
Established by the LL.M. Class of 2001, the LL.M. Scholarship Fund is designed to attract and help support students from countries that have been under-represented in the LL.M. program in the past.
The Duke Law Annual Fund
The Duke Law Annual Fund sustains and strengthens all areas of the school, from scholarship support to strategic faculty hires to new programs and journals. Your annual gift touches every part of Duke Law and allows us to provide consistent and essential funding to meet the most urgent needs of the Law School.
Recognition and Incentives
Barrister Donor Society
The Barrister Donor Society is the Law School’s leadership giving society. Barristers receive invitations to special events, including the Law School’s Barrister reception held during Reunion Weekend, and are recognized annually on a plaque in the Law School as well as in the fall Duke Law Magazine. Last year, 60 members of the Class of 2007 became Barristers through the Class Gift. Young alumni (1-5 years out) are recognized as Barrister witha gift of $1,000 to any fund.
Samuel F. Mordecai Fellows
Named after the Law School’s first dean, the Mordecai Fellows are generous donors to Duke Law who receive special recognition in the fall Duke Law Magazine. Young alumni are recognized as Mordecai Fellows with a gift of $500 to any fund.
Reasons to Give
- Every gift to Duke Law School counts. A high giving rate shows firms, foundations and prospective students that alumni believe in the school.
- The money raised in the Class Gift campaign goes directly to benefit students.
- Your Class Gift donation helps continue the cycle of giving, providing support for current and future students so that they may have the same opportunities and benefits that you received while at Duke Law.
- Payment on your pledge is not due until June 30th, 2009. This gives you a year of income before you send any money to Duke Law.
- Your donation may be tax deductible.
If you have any questions regarding the Class Gift Campaign, please contact Committee Co-Chairs Chris Dodrill and Eric Lashner. You may also contact Jean Brooks, Assistant Director of the Annual Fund, at brooks@law.duke.edu or (919) 613-7015.