Friday, August 17

BUILD relationships

LIVE with purpose

7:30-9 amHealthy Living-Healthy LawyersSee enclosed break-out schedule for times and locationsYour physical and mental well-being are critical to law school success, so start the day with an early morning work-out. Sign up all week for these outings, led by faculty, staff, and alumni, which include a bike ride, yoga, a forest run, and a garden power-walk.

9-10 amCelebrating Diversity: Student Leaders’ Breakfast 3rd Floor LoggiaAll are invited to this DBA-hosted, relationship-building breakfast.

Legal Analysis, Research and Writing classes See enclosed break-out schedule for times and locations

7 pm Durham Bulls GameDurham Bulls Athletic ParkJoin your classmates to cheer on the all-American team made famous in the movie “Bull Durham.”

A special thanks to the following sponsors whose generosity made LEAD Week possible:

The North Carolina Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism

Dr. Lee A. and Mrs. Ann D. Whitehurst

Thursday, August 16

ENGAGE intellectuallyBreakfastOn your own

9-10:15 amMaking the Most of ClassRoom 3041Professor Doriane Coleman leads this vital session based on the “How to Read a Case” materials that were included in your LEAD Week mailing. Come prepared to discuss the readings.

10:30 am-Noon The Google Generation Goes to Law School Room 3041Law School Registrar John Spencer explains his role at the center of the Law School’s academic hub and will introduce nationally acclaimed speakers, Drake University Law School Professors Lisa Penland and Melissa Weresh.

Noon-1 pmPizza BreakRoom 3041

Legal Analysis, Research and Writing classes See enclosed break-out schedule for times and locationsAssignments for your LARW classes are included in your LEAD Week materials; each section meets on both Thursday and Friday.

8 am -5 pmStudent Directory Photo ShootBlue LoungeBusiness attire is required from the waist up for Student Directory photos, which will be distributed to your classmates, professors, and potential employers. Please arrive at the times designated on the enclosed break-out schedule.

7-9 pmAlumni Trivia NightSatisfaction Restaurant at Brightleaf SquareJoin local alumni and Alumni and Development staff for a night of trivia (with prizes!) and free pizza and soft drinks at this favorite local hangout.

Monday, August 13

EMBODY integrity

PRACTICE professionalism8-9 am Registration & Breakfast3rd Floor Loggia and Noble PlazaMeet your new classmates over coffee and pastries.

9-9:30 am Deans’ WelcomeRoom 3041Dean David Levi and Associate Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid Bill Hoye offer their greetings as the official start to LEAD Week.

9:30-10 am Duke Blueprint and Honor CodeRoom 3041Associate Dean for Student Affairs Jill Miller introduces the Law School community’s expectations and opportunities for professional and personal development.

10-10:45 amThe Ethical Lawyer: A Keynote Address Room 3041Professor James Cox draws upon his corporate governance and securities law expertise in this thought-provoking address.

11-11:15 am Duke University: A Tradition of ExcellenceRoom 3041Duke University Archivist Timothy Pyatt T’81 highlights the legacy and traditions of the Law School and greater University.

11:15 am-12:45 pmWhere Do You Draw The Line?See enclosed break-out schedule for times and locationsAssistant Dean for Student Affairs Chris McLaughlin ’96 challenges you to explore the ethical dilemmas you may face while studying and practicing law. Faculty and alumni lead small group discussions.

1-3 pmAlumni Luncheon with Judge Allyson Duncan ’75, United States Court of Appeals for the 4th CircuitWashington Duke Inn & Golf Club, President’s BallroomTake the Duke Law Pledge while dining with members of the Law School community and local alumni. Thanks to the law firm of Hunton & Williams for supporting this meaningful event.

3:30 pmOptional Computer TrainingRoom 3041

5-7 pmStudent & Faculty Professionalism ReceptionNasher Museum of Art Mingle with faculty over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at this beautiful campus location. (Business attire.)

Tuesday, August 14

LEAD effectively8:30-9:30 amBreakfast3rd Floor Loggia

9:30-10:15 amBuilding a 21st Century Law SchoolRoom 3041Professor Tom Metzloff offers a behind-the-scenes virtual tour of the Law School’s exciting renovations, while Deputy Director of the Library Melanie Dunshee and Director of Educational Technologies Wayne Miller describe the Law School’s related library and technological changes.

10:15-11:15 amMeet Your Mentors: Student Perspectives on LeadershipRoom 3041Hosted by Director of Student Activities Karyn Ridder and Director of Public Interest & JD Advising Tia Barnes ’03, student panelists discuss the myriad opportunities at Duke Law School for first-year student involvement. Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Anne Sherman T’94 introduces our LEAD Fellows.

11:15-11:45 amLawyers as LeadersRoom 3041Associate Dean for Career and Professional Development Bruce Elvin ’93 defines leadership in the context of the legal profession. Robert Kulhan, Business Improvisations Senior Partner, offers his perspective on the importance of improvisational communication and leadership.

11:45 am-12:45 pmGrab-and-go LunchLaw School Annex

1-5 pm Leadership with Improvisation WorkshopSee enclosed break-out schedule for times and locationsAlong with your LEAD groups, join instructors trained by Chicago’s famed Second City for an engaging afternoon that will prepare you for class and for your future life as a lawyer.

7-9 pmImprov JamTyler’s Tap Room at the American Tobacco CampusShowcase your skills at this fun capstone event. Join your workshop facilitators for an evening of good humor and good spirits. (Early arrival is recommended for dinner on your own and to account for Durham Bulls game-related traffic.)

Wednesday, August 15

SERVE the communityBreakfastOn your own

10-11 amPublic Interest & Pro Bono PrimerRoom 3041Associate Dean for Public Interest and Pro Bono Carol Spruill and service-minded upper-class students describe ways to contribute to the community through pro bono and public interest work.

11 am-Noon18 Years Lost: The Trials of Darryl HuntRoom 3041As portrayed in an award-winning HBO documentary, Darryl Hunt was convicted of a rape he didn’t commit and served 18 years in North Carolina prisons before being released in 2003 based on DNA evidence. Meet Darryl and his inspiring attorney, Mark Rabil, and hear this fascinating story first-hand.

Noon-1 pmCommunity Service Kick-off and Q Shack BBQ LunchLaw School AnnexThanks to the Duke Bar Association Community Service Board and the law firm of King & Spalding for supporting this signature service event.

1-4:30 pm11th Annual Dedicated to DurhamSee related flyer for detailsWork with fellow students, faculty, and administrators to make a difference in your new community.

2 pmTransfer Student OrientationRoom 4042

4:30 pmDuke Bar Association Cook-out and Ice Cream SocialLaw School AnnexCelebrate a job well done during Dedicated to Durham, and meet your upper-class student mentors and DBA representatives.