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The Program in Public Law
The Program in Public Law promotes better understanding of our nation’s public institutions, of the Constitutional framework in which they function, and of the principles and laws that apply to the work of public officials. Within the Duke Law School, the Program sponsors conferences, workshops and informal brown bag lunches on topical public law issues, sponsors visits by present or past elected officials and public lawyers, and raises the visibility of public lawyering as an option for law students to pursue at some time in their careers. To reach a broader audience, the Program supports, encourages and disseminates public law scholarship and commentary by Duke faculty and others. The various features of the Program’s web page are designed to assist lawyers, legal academics, college and high school students and the general public in gaining a better understanding of public law and public institutions. The Program in Public Law is supported generously by Rick and Marci Horvitz, Duke Law ’78.
Public Law Features News
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Justice Sandra Day O’Connor visits Duke Law
As part of the Law School’s Great Lives in the Law series,
Justice Sandra Day O’Connor spent a day at the law school on March 18,
2003. Before a large audience, Professor Walter Dellinger and Justice O’Connor
discussed her experience at Stanford Law School, her law practice, her legislative
career, and her experiences as the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme
Court. The discussion was taped and is available on reserve in the law school
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Ken Starr discusses his latest book at the Law School
Ken Starr, a Duke Law alumnus, visited the Law School on Monday, Jan. 13 to
lead a discussion of his latest book, First Among Equals: The Supreme Court
in American Life . Ken Starr has served as solicitor general of the United
States, a federal appellate judge, and an independent counsel. He is now a partner
with the firm of Kirkland and Ellis. The discussion was recorded and the archived
webcast is available. |
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Justice Kennedy at the Law School
Justice Anthony Kennedy visited Duke November 18-19. He taught sessions of
Professor Van Alstyne's and Professor Chemerinsky's constitutional law classes.
He also met with students at lunch on November 18 for informal questions and
answers. Monday evening he spoke to law faculty and invited guests at dinner. |
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Nixon Legacy Remembered
On November 14, a distinguished panel discussed the legacy of Richard M. Nixon,
'37. The group included Ray Price, President Nixon's longtime speech writer
and friend, Ole Holsti, Duke political science professor, Philip Lacovara, Watergate
special prosecutor's office, and Ed Nixon, President Nixon's youngest brother.
The event was chaired by Professor David Lange, and was brought to fruition
through the inspiration and hard work of Randy Cook, '03. The event was recorded
and simultaneously webcast. The archived
webcast is available for viewing. |
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Duke Law Faculty speak out on the War Against Terrorism
At the request of Senator Robert Byrd, Professor Van Alstyne recently sent
a letter to Senator Byrd discussing the Constitutional requirements for entering
into a war with Iraq.“
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