Dr. Charles Dunlap

Professor

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Biography

Charles J. Dunlap, Jr. is a Professor of the Practice of Law and Executive Director of the Center for Law, Ethics and National Security at Duke University School of Law. Joining the faculty in July 2010, Dunlap's teaching and scholarship are focused on national security law, the law of armed conflict, the use of force in international law, civil-military relations, cyber warfare, and ethical issues related to national security law. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in June 2010 with the rank of Major General after a distinguished 34-year career in the Judge Advocate General's Corps. In this capacity, he has provided legal advice at the highest levels, including to the Deputy Judge Advocate General, where he supervised over 2,200 judge advocates and other legal personnel. His career includes being involved in high-profile policy matters and serving as a faculty member at the Air Force Judge Advocate General’s School. An accomplished author and speaker, Dunlap has published in leading legal journals and written extensively on a range of national security issues. His notable works include discussions on 'lawfare' and military coups, and he has received numerous awards for his contributions to military ethics and law.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of the Practice of Law

2010-07-01 — Present

Duke University School of Law • Durham, NC

Focused on teaching and scholarly writing in the fields of national security and law.

Awards

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Founders Award

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Francis X. McClanahan Award

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Outstanding Career Armed Services Attorney

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Younger Federal Lawyer Award

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Outstanding Judge Advocate of the Year

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Outstanding Young Judge Advocate

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)