Introducing the Bolch Blog
Ideas and perspectives on the courts, the rule of law, and the work of the Bolch Judicial Institute.
The Bolch Blog brings together commentary from judges, scholars, and Institute leaders, along with stories that explore the law, the judiciary, and the institutions that sustain the rule of law.
The Constitution as a Unifying Force
Reflections on Yuval Levin’s American Covenant and the Constitution’s role in helping us navigate our differences.
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Ideas and perspectives on the courts, the rule of law, and the work of the Bolch Judicial Institute.
The Bolch Blog brings together commentary from judges, scholars, and Institute leaders, along with stories that explore the law, the judiciary, and the institutions that sustain the rule of law.
The Constitution as a Unifying Force
Reflections on Yuval Levin’s American Covenant and the Constitution’s role in helping us navigate our differences.
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Bettering the Human Condition by Studying and Promoting the Rule of Law
The Bolch Judicial Institute’s mission is to study and advance rule-of-law principles, judicial independence, and law reform through technology and innovation.
Judicature Journal
Volume 109 Number 3 (2026)
Judicature is the flagship publication of the Bolch Judicial Institute. Its mission is to create a forum for judges, practitioners, and academics to share scholarship, best practices, perspectives, and opinions.
Spotlights
Bolch Prize 2026
David F. Levi, president of the American Law Institute and founding director of the Bolch Judicial Institute, received the 2026 Bolch Prize. The award honored his decades of leadership advancing judicial independence, strengthening legal institutions, and promoting collaboration across the bench, bar, and academy.
Bolch Judicial Institute receives $5 million award from The Duke Endowment
Trauma-Informed Courts
What Does Fair and Impartial Judiciary Mean and Why is it Important?
Director Emeritus David F. Levi delivered the keynote address for the Fair and Impartial Judiciary Symposium at the Rendell Center for Civics and Civic Engagement in Philadelphia.
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