Oct. 26-30, 2009: International Week
An annual celebration of the international students and scholars who make Duke Law a wonderful place to learn and work. Events include speakers, presentations, the Cultural Extravaganza & Fashion Show, and the Food Fiesta. » Event Details

Duke Law mourns Federico Carvallo LLM’09
LLM graduate died Sunday in a polo accident in his home country of Chile.

Duke Law students receive training in International Criminal Court prosecutions, Sept. 11
Duke students launch first U.S. chapter of International Criminal Court Student Network.

At Duke Law, writing matters
Legal writing program expands with new faculty, upper-level courses.

Silliman comments on U.S. military targeting drug lords in Afghanistan
The drug traffickers are supplying money to the Taliban, perhaps buying weapons and sustaining them, Prof. Scott Silliman says. » PRI's The World

Weisbord lauds U.S. shift in position towards International Criminal Court
Visiting Assistant Prof. Noah Weisbord, who worked for the ICC chief prosecutor, says that the U.S. can help the ICC in important ways even if it does not join. » The Guardian

Sagas do domínio público: Prisioneira da lei?
The Center for the Study of the Public Domain introduces a Portuguese translation of its popular graphic novel, Tales of the Public Domain: Bound By Law? completed by SJD candidate Ana Santos. » Prisioneira da lei?

Morris crafts comprehensive legal framework for counterterrorism detention
Prof. Madeline Morris has provided a copy of the draft Counterterrorism Detention, Treatment, and Release Act to executive branch agencies. » Duke News & Communications

Geneva Boat Cruise
July 3, 2009: Join faculty, students and alumni for the annual Duke/Geneva Institute cruise on the lake of Geneva. We will gather at the Quai of the Jardin Anglais in Geneva on Friday, 3 July at 7:45 p.m. for an 8:00 p.m. (prompt) departure. Drinks and snacks will be served. » Register

Duke Law moot court team shines in final round of ELSA Moot Court Competition
Duke students place second, win “Spirit of ELSA Award” in international rounds in Taipei.

Duke Law team moves to final round of WTO moot court competition
2L teammates will compete May 23 in Taiwan.

Obama's proposed Guantanamo legal plan rife with problems
Professors Madeline Morris and Scott Silliman say many questions remain about the president's plan regarding detainee trial and continued incarceration. » The Olympian

Obama revives Guantanamo tribunals
Professor Madeline Morris says that repealing contentious rules won't solve problems with military commissions. » NPR

Shifting the burden for hearsay evidence
Professor Scott Silliman explains the administration's approach to hearsay evidence in restarted Guantanamo military commissions and how it differs from the military court-martial system. » The Atlantic

Woman in rendition case sues for immunity
Professor Curtis Bradley explains the legal limits to claims of consular immunity. » The New York Times

Hooding ceremony honors the Class of 2009
Students praised for their academic accomplishments, achievements in national and international competitions, and service contributions.

Graduating students honored by their Duke Law colleagues
Members of the Class of 2009 receive awards for leadership, integrity, intellectual curiosity, citizenship, and community participation.

D.O.N.E. awards honor teaching, community leadership, and service
Professor David Lange receives 2009 Distinguished Teaching Award.

Nicholas DiMascio ’07 wins ASIL’s Francis Deák Prize
Award recognizes excellence in international law scholarship.

Dong-young Chung visits Duke Law
A 2007 presidential candidate of the ruling United New Democratic Party of Korea, Chung discussed the “Fourth” Wave of Change on the Korean Peninsula and the role of the Gaeseong Industrial Park.

Conference examines role of international law in Sudan
International experts give a glimpse into complexities behind the Darfur crisis.

Annual Bernstein Lecture to be given by Professor William Twining
April 7, 2009: Twining will present Normative and Legal Pluralism: A Global Perspective.

Duke Law moot court team wins regional round of international competition
In May the team will head to finals of ELSA competition on WTO law in Taiwan.

Professor Donald L. Horowitz receives 2009 ENMISA Distinguished Scholar Award
Horowitz honored at the Association's 50th annual convention for his contributions to the study of ethnicity, nationalism, and migration.

March 26-27, 2009: Looking Deeper: What Darfur Tells Us About Genocide, International Criminal Law and the Future of a Country
Conference exploring aspects of the Darfur crisis that have often gone unexamined. » Event Details

Duke Law to attend Vienna arbitration competition
Team will compete in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot April 2-9, 2009.

Prominent international law scholar to join Duke faculty
Laurence Helfer is an expert in international human rights, the interdisciplinary study of international law and institutions, and international intellectual property law.

Doing Business in Latin America
Feb. 13, 2009: Conference where experienced executives, prominent attorneys, politicians, and economists to reveal their success stories and business challenges. » Event Details

Duke Law student wins Alan R. and Barbara D. Finberg Fellowship
Amanda McRae '09 will begin her legal career working on an international human rights project for Human Rights Watch.

Legal minds
Duke Law's LLM program is recognized as one that synthesizes a diverse group of international offerings and opportunities. » NAFSA

Private equity, sovereign funds and the global credit crunch
John Canning Jr. ’69, Stephen Schwarzman, and Gao Xiqing ’86 discuss the causes and cures of the current crisis.

New York Reception
Jan. 22, 2009: Duke Wachtell New York Reception in honor of the International Student Interview Program to meet lawyers and colleagues from around the world » Register

Justice Anthony Kennedy delivers keynote address at Law School building dedication
Kennedy's speech concludes a week of festivities celebrating the renovated J. Michael Goodson Law Library and the new Star Commons. » The Chronicle

The Asia-America Institute: One student’s perspective
Amber Jordan '10 shares what she gained from her 1L summer experience at the Institute in Hong Kong.

Michael Scharf ’88 discusses trial of Saddam Hussein
Expert in international criminal law helped train judges, prosecutors, and defense counsel of Iraqi High Tribunal.

Examining Shariah
Professor Ebrahim Moosa helps Duke Law students understand foundations of Islamic law.

Outsourcing the U.S. military
Contractors need greater accountability and alignment of corporate cultures to military norms, says expert on Oct. 6.

International Week 2008
Oct. 27-31, 2008: A week designed to showcase the many cultures of the Law School community and to consider emerging issues relating to international law. » Event Details

Beyond Boumediene
Duke Law students get a briefing on litigation pertaining to detainees.

Gao Xi-Qing '86 named one of Esquire's 75 most influential people of the 21st Century
The magazine's anniversary issue calls Gao "one of the most powerful men in the world." » Esquire

Professor Donald L. Horowitz to receive 2009 ENMISA Distinguished Scholar Award
Horowitz honored for his contributions to the study of ethnicity, nationalism, and migration.

Duke Law welcomes entering students
LEAD week activities promote relationships and professional identity and culture.

Professor Scott Silliman explains process for Guantanamo detainees' trials
As the trial of Salim Ahmed Hamdan begins, Silliman outlines the procedure for the first U.S. war crimes trial since World War II. » NPR

Xi-Qing Gao '86 elected to Duke University Board of Trustees
The president and chief investment officer of China Investment Corp. began a five-year term on July 1, 2008. » Duke News & Communications

Summer 2008 JD/LLM Speaker Series
Duke Law faculty discuss their current research and projects with summer starters over lunch. See schedule for specific dates. » View schedule (pdf)

Welcoming the summer starters of the Class of 2011
Campus tours, education sessions, and a Durham Bulls baseball game among the activities students enjoy as they begin their time at Duke Law.

Duke Law evening cruise in Geneva
July 4, 2008: Join the Duke-Geneva Institute for Transnational Law faculty and students for their annual evening cruise on the lake celebrating the beginning of the summer program. » Event Details

Professor Madeline Morris discusses significance of Supreme Court decision allowing Guantanamo detainees access to federal courts
The director of the Guantanamo Defense Clinic, Morris served as a consultant on petitioner's brief in Boumediene v. Bush. » KPCC radio

Professor Madeline Morris praises Supreme Court's Guantanamo ruling
Morris, director of Duke Law's Guantanamo Defense Clinic, says the decision ensures "prompt and meaningful review of all of the detentions at Guantanamo." » Duke News & Communications

Professor Scott Silliman comments on Department of Justice report on interrogation techniques
Report raises more questions than it answers, says Silliman. » PRI's The World

LLM students receive award for leadership and community participation
Carlos Kaplan and Masaya Tsuda honored at the 2008 Graduation Gala.

Gao Xiqing '86 speaks with 60 Minutes
As head of China’s new sovereign-wealth fund, Gao pledges more transparency. » CBS News

Bob Fox '68: An Olympic Ambassador
Fox is the administrative leader and official chaperone of the U.S table tennis team heading to the Beijing Olympics. » MinnPost

Combating Terrorism: Charting the Course for a New Administration
Duke University conference examines a number of specific issues with regard to shaping our counterterrorism policy for the next four years and beyond.

Taipei dinner with Associate Dean Judy Horowitz
Join Associate Dean Judy Horowitz, Professor Don Horowitz, and local alumni for dinner on March 25.

Combating Terrorism: Charting the Course for a New Administration
April 10-11, 2008: Through a series of panel discussions, this conference will examine a number of specific issues with regard to shaping our counterterrorism policy for the next four years and beyond. » Event Details

Combating Terrorism: Charting the Course for a New Administration
April 10-11, 2008: Conference will examine a number of specific issues with regard to shaping our counterterrorism policy for the next four years and beyond. » Event Details

Conference explores transatlantic approaches to data privacy and protection
Policymakers, business leaders, and scholars discuss the challenges faced in designing comprehensive privacy laws and policies.

Public and private law in the global adjudication system
Feb. 15, 2008: DJCIL and the Center for International and Comparative Law host symposium focusing on the importance and impact of international arbitration as a venue for dispute settlement. » Event Details

Data Privacy in Transatlantic Perspective: Conflict or Cooperation?
Jan. 28, 2008: Conference bringing together leading legal scholars, privacy professionals, and government officials from the United States and Europe to discuss the future of data privacy. » Event Details

The New European Choice-of-Law Revolution: Lessons for the United States?
Feb. 9, 2008: International conference co-sponsored by Duke Law's Center for International & Comparative Law and the Tulane Law Review. » Event Details

Paul Hespel LLM '95 named New York Super Lawyer
Paul Hespel, partner of Goodwin Proctor was named "2007 Super Lawyer" by Law & Politics

New York International Job Fair Reception - Jan. 24
Meet current Duke Law students and colleagues from around the world at a reception held in conjunction with the International Student Interview Program. Hosted by Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz. » Register

Judge Diane Wood speaks on role of international law in U.S. courts Nov. 5
Seventh Circuit judge says Medellin will offer a significant ruling.

Opportunities in the U.S. legal market for international LLMs
LLM alumni share their job-searching experiences and offer advice for those looking to follow in their footsteps.

ICTY Judge discusses challenges of international criminal court, tribunals
Theodor Meron gives keynote address of Duke Law School's International Week.

European Parliament Delays Vote On TRIPS Amendment
The European Parliament adopts several recommendations relating to assisting developing nations manufacture and import essential medicines made in a report co-authored by Professor Jerome Reichman and commissioned by the EU. » Bridges