3rd Annual Duke Law School Family Weekend

February 22-23, 2008

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

Register here

Schedule of Events

Friday, February 22

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Check-In
3rd Floor Loggia

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pre-Graduation Fair
2nd Floor Loggia
Families of graduating students can get answers to all their questions regarding Graduation Week.

11:00 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
Attend a First-Year Class
Room 3037
Prof. 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 Dean David F. Levi; Assoc. Dean Jill Miller, Office of Student Affairs; and Mike Pusateri L'08, President, Duke Bar Association

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

1:45 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.
Attend a First-Year Class
Room 3041
Prof. Michael E. Tigar, Criminal Law

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. - 4:20 p.m.
Attend a First-Year Class
Room 3037
Prof. Ogden N. Lewis, Torts

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Family Ice Cream Social
Blue Lounge, 2nd Floor
Ice cream and kid-friendly activities (parental supervision required). Hosted by PALS (Parents Attending Law School)

Saturday, February 23

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
See the men's lacrosse team take on Vermont (1:00 p.m., Koskinen Stadium)
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 Southpoint

7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
12th 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
autographed Duke Basketball memorabilia
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 ($13 for students) when purchased in advance ($20/$15 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.