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Director Paul W. Grimm in the News – Summer 2024
The Washington Post: Opinion | Democrats must defend Trump’s guilty verdict against MAGA jury denial (June 3, 2024) The following quote from Director Paul W. Grimm's October 2023 Bloomberg Law op-ed The Judiciary Is Under Attack. Lawyers Have a Duty to Defend...
Bolch Research Assistant Nick Opoku (LLM ’24) selected for Duke Law’s Farrin Fellowship
Nick Opoku LLM '24 has been selected to receive Duke Law School’s Farrin Fellowship, a one-year paid fellowship awarded to a graduating student who has displayed a strong focus on public interest work throughout their studies and professional learning experiences. The...
“Trauma Informed Care In Court” wins 2024 Bass Connections Poster Competition
The poster Trauma-Informed Care In Court: An Exploratory Research Project (PDF) was recognized as the winner of the 2024 Bass Connections Poster Competition at the annual Bass Connections showcase event held on April 17, 2024, on Duke University’s campus. A panel of...
WATCH | A Panel Discussion with Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s Former Law Clerks
Dean Kerry Abrams moderates a panel discussion with three of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s former law clerks: Duke Law Professors Lisa K. Griffin (clerked in 1997-98) and Matthew Adler (clerked in 1992-93) and Duke Law alumna Sarah Boyce ’12 (Deputy Attorney General...
Photo Gallery: Bolch Prize 2024
A gallery of photos from the lunch event and ceremony honoring the late Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, 2024 recipient of the Bolch Prize for the Rule of Law.
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. honors Justice Sandra Day O’Connor during Bolch Prize ceremony at Duke
Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor was celebrated as the 2024 recipient of the Bolch Prize for the Rule of Law during a private ceremony held at Duke University on April 4, 2024.
NY Times: Chief Justice Extols Legacy of Sandra Day O’Connor
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. delivered a fond tribute to former Justice Sandra Day O’Connor on Thursday, celebrating her legacy as the first woman on the Supreme Court and her commitment to advancing civics and civility after her retirement. During an award...
Former Bolch Student Fellow John Macy to Clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito
John Macy (Duke Law JD ’22) has been selected to clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito for the upcoming term that starts in October.
NEW BLOG POST: “Girl Scouts: Creating the Next Generation of American Leaders” (Civil Dialogue)
Duke Center on Law & Tech launches Responsible AI in Legal Services (RAILS) initiative
The Duke Center on Law & Tech announced the launch of the Responsible AI in Legal Services (RAILS) initiative on Jan. 17. The initiative brings together industry leaders to promote the ethical and safe use of #AI in legal services by developing guidelines and best...
2023 Year-End Report: Bolch Judicial Institute of Duke Law
The 2023 year-end report contains a summary of activities, news, and programs hosted by the Bolch Judicial Institute of Duke Law School.
Dir. Paul W. Grimm calls on bar associations to coordinate response against judicial threats (Law.com)
In an article published on Jan. 9, 2024, on Law.com, Director Paul W. Grimm called on bar associations to organize swift and coordinated responses against unfair attacks on the judiciary and judges. “It is disappointing to me that the organized bars, who are most...
Upcoming Events
Reshaping American Life
Today’s Supreme Court in Historical Context and Its Potential Impact on our Future
Tues., April 23, 2024 (Now Streaming). Watch here: https://duke.is/8/6ax3
Lemkin Medal 2023: Honoring Prof. Harold Honju Koh
Stream anytime! Watch here: https://youtu.be/5oXHXfu_Oi0?si=lSDVYQI8UdhDajTW