Duke University

The Bolch Judicial Institute’s mission focuses on advancing the importance of rule-of-law principles and a fair and independent judiciary and raising public awareness during lapses or failures in the rule of law. It will conduct research and support teaching and scholarship, award an annual prize recognizing individuals or entities who have distinguished themselves in the preservation or advancement of the rule of law, provide education for judiciaries in the United States and elsewhere, and develop public education programs for audiences around the globe.