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Faculty & Research
Faculty Insights
Jennifer Jenkins
Duke Law music copyright expert Jennifer Jenkins says big court wins could reduce frivolous lawsuits against hit-makers
Chris Buccafusco
Duke Law’s Christopher Buccafusco finds AI models do surprisingly well at simulating human assessments of reasonableness but show some worrisome trends
Joseph Blocher
Duke Law's Joseph Blocher and Brandon Garrett say new constitutional standards that come with no guidelines are creating widespread inconsistencies in how courts apply the law
Elisabeth de Fontenay
Duke corporate finance expert Elisabeth de Fontenay says letting Americans invest in private assets will hurt both ordinary savers and the industry
Mara Revkin
Duke Law’s Mara Revkin and Gage Gramlick document the emergence of raising municipal revenue by collecting fines and fees from civilians
Community Impact
Community Enterprise Clinic: Helping organizations help themselves
CONTINUE READINGHealth Justice Clinic wins new hearing in denial of disability benefits
CONTINUE READINGAppellate Litigation Clinic makes an impact in Fourth Circuit wins
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Community Updates
Duke Law School welcomed 229 students from 77 undergraduate institutions into the JD Class of 2029 this fall. Selected from more than 6,250 applicants, the 1Ls hail from 27 different states and 8 countries outside the U.S.
Duke Law School welcomed 79 students into the LLM class of 2027 this fall. They come from 34 countries and territories and most have professional experience in legal settings, including law firms, companies, courts, government, and academia.
Blocher, a Durham native, will work with senior administrators at Duke to develop a project or initiative in support of a university priority
Abrams’ tenure includes record fundraising, expanding opportunities for students interested in public interest and pro bono work, and continued bolstering of Duke Law’s commitment to community and rigorous academics
Community Updates
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Duke Law School welcomed 229 students from 77 undergraduate institutions into the JD Class of 2029 this fall. Selected from more than 6,250 applicants, the 1Ls hail from 27 different states and 8 countries outside the U.S.
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Duke Law School welcomed 79 students into the LLM class of 2027 this fall. They come from 34 countries and territories and most have professional experience in legal settings, including law firms, companies, courts, government, and academia.
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Blocher, a Durham native, will work with senior administrators at Duke to develop a project or initiative in support of a university priority
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Abrams’ tenure includes record fundraising, expanding opportunities for students interested in public interest and pro bono work, and continued bolstering of Duke Law’s commitment to community and rigorous academics
