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Watch these 10 movies & shows featuring real judges

Watch these 10 movies & shows featuring real judges

by Eric Surber | Dec 9, 2021 | Civil Dialogue, Latest News

Real judges are dedicated public servants whose work and demeanor often differ from the common Hollywood tropes. Our staff member Eric Surber went on a search for shows that offer a more realistic portrayal of judges. Below are 10 documentaries and shows, in no...
Levi to retire as director of Bolch Judicial Institute

Levi to retire as director of Bolch Judicial Institute

by Eric Surber | Nov 19, 2021 | Latest News

David F. Levi will retire from his role as director of the Bolch Judicial Institute on June 30, 2022, capping a 15-year tenure at Duke Law School that included 11 years as dean and four years as the founding director of the Institute. “Thanks to David Levi’s visionary...
Judge J. Clifford Wallace to receive 2022 Bolch Prize

Judge J. Clifford Wallace to receive 2022 Bolch Prize

by Eric Surber | Nov 10, 2021 | Bolch Prize, Latest News

Chief Judge Emeritus J. Clifford Wallace of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has been selected to receive the 2022 Bolch Prize for the Rule of Law. Judge Wallace will be honored during a ceremony in San Diego, Calif., on March 18, 2022. Through more...
First International Edition of Judicature to be Published Online

First International Edition of Judicature to be Published Online

by Eric Surber | Oct 29, 2021 | Latest News

The Bolch Judicial Institute of Duke Law’s flagship journal Judicature has launched an online international edition, Judicature International, at http://judicature.duke.edu/intl. The journal will publish commentary, scholarship, empirical research, opinion, and other...
Duke Law certificate offers course on mass tort MDLs

Duke Law certificate offers course on mass tort MDLs

by Eric Surber | Oct 26, 2021 | Latest News

The Bolch Judicial Institute of Duke Law will host its third annual Mass Tort MDL Certificate course on November 15–17, 2021. The course will be presented via live webinar from 11:55 am to 4:15 pm EST each day. Established in 2019 by the late Duke Law Professor...
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