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Cover of the Canadian Judicial Council's 2024-2026 research report, "Work and Health Among Federally Appointed Canadian Judges."

New Canadian Study Links Judicial Well-Being to Workload, Safety, and Court Resources

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Judicature International (2026) | An online-only publication

A national study of Canada’s federally appointed judges offers a detailed look at the pressures of judicial work — and the institutional changes that may help address them. While judges […]

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Promotional graphic for the Civics Break video "The Rule of Law, the Judiciary, and You!" presented by retired NC Supreme Court Justice Robin Hudson, with prompts to watch, take a quiz, and earn a certificate.

Duke Staff Take a Lunch Break to Learn About Courts

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Vol. 109 No. 3 (2026) | To Know Courts Is to Love Them?

Duke University staff spent a lunch hour last November learning how courts work and why the judiciary matters, thanks to retired North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Robin E. Hudson and […]

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Headshot of David F. Levi, former dean of Duke Law School and 2026 Bolch Prize recipient. ,

David F. Levi Named 2026 Bolch Prize Recipient

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Vol. 109 No. 3 (2026) | To Know Courts Is to Love Them?

The award honors Levi’s lifelong commitment to strengthening the rule of law and the institutions that sustain it. David F. Levi, president of the American Law Institute (ALI), founding director of the Bolch […]

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Illustration of a hand releasing a ball into a Newton's-cradle-style row of spheres, symbolizing a repeating cycle; feature art for "Judicial Retirement on the Ballot — Again, and Again, and Again."

Judicial Retirement on the Ballot — Again, and Again, and Again

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Vol. 109 No. 3 (2026) | To Know Courts Is to Love Them?

In May 2026, Louisiana voters will decide whether to increase the mandatory retirement age for its state court judges. This will be the fourth time in the last 30 years […]

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Group photo of Bolch Judicial Institute Michel Scholars and faculty at a February 2025 lunch gathering.

New Duke Endowment Fund to Support Judicature

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Vol. 109 No. 2 (2025) | Communicating to the People

PICTURED ABOVE: David and Jan Ichel (center) with 2025 recipients of Ichel scholarships. Their scholarships currently support 14 students across Duke University. David and Jan Ichel, longtime supporters of Duke […]

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Portrait of Judge Kimberly J. Mueller smiling in front of a Duke Law sign, from an article on her appointment as next director of the Bolch Judicial Institute.

Judge Kimberly J. Mueller to serve as next director of the Bolch Judicial Institute

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Vol. 109 No. 2 (2025) | Communicating to the People

Senior District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California will serve as the next David F. Levi Professor of the Practice of […]

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Illustration of a judge in robes at the bench presenting a document to a man in a suit in a courtroom, for "Pew Survey Examines Experiences With, Perceptions of State Courts." ,

Pew survey examines experiences with, perceptions of state courts

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Vol. 109 No. 2 (2025) | Communicating to the People

Throughout the country, people rely on state and local courts to resolve a wide variety of issues, from traffic tickets and divorces to debt cases and shoplifting charges. These interactions […]

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Illustration of a virtual team meeting. A man sits at a desk with a laptop, gesturing toward a glowing light bulb in the center, symbolizing a shared idea. The background is bright pink, and the scene conveys remote collaboration and idea-sharing.

Technology for Remote and Hybrid Hearings: Lessons From NCSC’s Court Innovation Lab

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Vol. 109 No. 1 (2025) | Celebrating a Decade at Duke

The Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ) and Conference of State Court Administrators (COSCA) have long underscored the need for technological innovation in the court system, especially the need for courts […]

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Announcing the 2025 Bolch Prize Recipient: Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani

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Vol. 108 No. 3 (2025) | Problem-Solving Courts

Tassaduq Hussain Jillani, the 21st Chief Justice of Pakistan, is the recipient of the 2025 Bolch Prize for the Rule of Law, awarded by the Bolch Judicial Institute of Duke Law […]

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New Poll Shows Public Trust in State Courts on the Rise

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Vol. 108 No. 3 (2025) | Problem-Solving Courts

More American voters are expressing trust and confidence in America’s state courts, according to the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) annual State of the State Courts public opinion poll. […]

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