Family Weekend

February 20-21, 2009

Co-sponsored by the Duke Bar Association and the Public Interest Law Foundation

Register here

Schedule of Events

Friday, February 20

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Check-In
3rd Floor Loggia

8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Attend a First-Year Class
Room 3043
Professor H. Jefferson Powell, Constitutional Law

8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Attend a First-Year Class
Room 4047
Professor Paul H. Haagen, Contracts

11:05 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
Attend a First-Year Class
Room 3037
Professor Neil S. Siegel, Constitutional Law

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Luncheon
Room 3041
"What to Expect as the Family Member of a Law Student"
With presentations by Duke Law students and members of the administration.

1:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Attend a First-Year Class
Room 3037
Professor Doriane L. Coleman, Torts

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Presentation
Room 4047
"What to Expect From a Duke Law Diploma"
Numerous career and life paths are open to your law student after law school; come learn about what to expect from a legal career.

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Student-led Tours of Duke Law School
Meet in 3rd Floor Loggia

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Family Ice Cream Social
Star Commons
Ice cream and kid-friendly activities (parental supervision required). Hosted by the Office of Alumni & Development and PALS (Parents Attending Law School).

Saturday, February 21

8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Free time to explore Duke and Durham

Tour Duke's Main Campus
Stroll through the Sarah P. Duke Gardens
Attend a Duke sporting event: home games for baseball, women's tennis, and wrestling; see GoDuke.com for details
Make an appointment to see Madagascar's famous lemurs at the Duke Lemur Center (Call 919-489-3364 to set up a visit)
Play a round of golf at the Washington Duke Inn (For reservations, call 919-490-0999)
Visit the shops and restaurants on 9th Street or at The Streets at Southpoint

7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
13th Annual PILF Auction & Gala
Nasher Museum of Art

Enjoy an evening of food and entertainment, explore the Nasher Museum of Art and make a bid in the silent or live auctions to support a worthy cause. Auction items include:

tickets to major sporting events
vacation home getaways
dinners and other activities with Duke Law faculty
artwork from students, family, friends and local artisans
gift certificates to local restaurants and other businesses

Learn more about the Auction and view more auction items.

Tickets are $18 when purchased in advance ($20 when purchased at the door). Reserve yours when you register for Family Weekend. Tickets may be picked up and paid for at the Family Weekend registration desk.