Civil Dialogue
— A Blog —Explore information and facts about law, the judiciary, courts, and the rule of law through blog posts written by staff, student fellows, and friends of the Bolch Judicial Institute of Duke Law.
Pathways to Justice: Understanding Adversarial and Inquisitorial Systems
A clear explanation of adversarial and inquisitorial legal systems, their strengths and challenges, and why many modern courts blend both traditions.
Latest Posts
How a U.S. Government Shutdown Impacts Courts & Access to Justice
With less funding under a government shutdown, courts may delay cases, reduce operating hours, and suspend certain court functions. It’s also unique to the United States.
The Constitution Project’s Civic Documentaries Offer Engaging Lessons to Students
It can be difficult for students to grasp the meaning of the Constitution from the dense pages of a textbook. The Constitution Project aims to change that.
Girl Scouts: Creating the Next Generation of American Leaders
As part of a broader civic engagement effort, Girls Scouts teaches girls about civics and democracy through badges and patches.
HOLMES: A New Play About the Witty Supreme Court Justice
“There is a secret but isolated joy in writing judicial opinions. I know that, a hundred years after I am buried and forgotten, men who have never heard of me will still be moving to the measure of my thought.” his excerpt from HOLMES, a new play...