Student Affairs

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

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:

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.