WELCOME FROM DEAN ABRAMS

Our society is in the midst of extraordinary social, political, economic, environmental, and technological change. In times like these, lawyers have a special part to play, ensuring the vitality and stability of the institutions that support our democracy and our economy. As a lawyer, you will have opportunities to engage in creative, meaningful, and even world-changing endeavors.

Regardless of the type of work they do, the best lawyers share certain qualities: They are innovative in their ideas and outlook. They seek to clarify rather than to obfuscate. They believe in the rule of law. They understand that they operate within a complex society, in which people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives must find ways to coexist, and even flourish, together.

At Duke Law School, you will find students who are extremely talented and motivated, faculty and staff who are devoted teachers, researchers, and professionals, and alumni who are passionate in their devotion to the school and their contributions to the legal profession and beyond. I invite you to learn more about this extraordinary community on the following pages.

Dean Kerry Abrams

KERRY ABRAMS

James B. Duke and Benjamin N. Duke Dean of the School of Law