by Eric Surber | Mar 4, 2025 | Latest News
Duke Law School is currently accepting applications for the next Director of the Bolch Judicial Institute, a leadership role dedicated to advancing the rule of law and judicial independence. This is an opportunity for a judge or experienced legal professional to shape...
by Eric Surber | Feb 20, 2025 | Latest News
The following message from Paul W. Grimm was sent to Bolch Judicial Institute board members following the announcement he would be stepping down as the David F. Levi Professor of the Practice of Law and Director of the Bolch Judicial Institute at Duke Law School in...
by Eric Surber | Feb 20, 2025 | Latest News
Federal and state judges in the United States are facing an alarming rise in threats, from physical violence to cyberattacks. These attacks erode both judges’ personal security and safety as well as public trust in the judiciary — the bedrock of our democracy that...
by Eric Surber | Feb 18, 2025 | Latest News
Grimm’s term will end in December 2025; Duke Law has launched a search for his successor. Paul W. Grimm, the David F. Levi Professor of the Practice of Law and Director of the Bolch Judicial Institute, has announced he will step down from his position when his term...
by Eric Surber | Feb 17, 2025 | Latest News
The Bolch Judicial Institute of Duke Law School will host a two-part series exploring the rule of law and judicial independence in today’s legal and political landscape. As part of the Conversation Series on Law & Democracy, Paul W. Grimm, the David F. Levi...
by Eric Surber | Feb 10, 2025 | Latest News
Judges play a crucial role in upholding democracy and the rule of law. Threats against them — whether physical, online, or reputational — undermine judicial independence and erode public trust in the justice system. When judges fear for their safety, it can impact...