by Michelle Kaminsky, J.D. | Jun 10, 2026 | Bolch Prize, Latest News
On April 15, 2026, the Bolch Judicial Institute at Duke Law School honored David F. Levi as the 2026 recipient of the Susan and Carl Bolch Jr. Prize for the Rule of Law, recognizing a career devoted to strengthening the rule of law and bringing together judges,...
by Michelle Kaminsky, J.D. | May 13, 2026 | Latest News, Trauma-Informed Courts
Courts across the country are grappling with the simple reality that trauma shapes how people experience the justice system. To help address that challenge, the Bolch Judicial Institute has launched a full suite of free educational materials on trauma-informed courts....
by Michelle Kaminsky, J.D. | Mar 12, 2026 | Latest News
Pictured above: Al Faustino ’79 celebrates Constitution Day with participants in a Civics Break course in his Frisco, Texas, community. (Photo courtesy of Al Faustino) Using Civics Break, the Bolch Judicial Institute’s civic education program, Al Faustino ’79 is...
by Michelle Kaminsky, J.D. | Oct 21, 2025 | Civil Dialogue, Latest News
by Michelle Kaminsky At a time of heightened attention on the courts — and record-high threats against judges — the Bolch Judicial Institute of Duke Law School has launched a new initiative to improve understanding of the judiciary and promote civic engagement. Civics...