Victoria Duke-Dawson

Victoria Duke-Dawson is an Associate Professor at St. Mary’s University School of Law, where she serves as the Director of Academic Success. She specializes in legal writing, bar readiness courses (MBE and MPT), and teaching in areas such as Torts, Elder Law, Juvenile Law, and Professional Responsibility.

• Education
  • J.D., Texas Southern University (1987)
  • B.A., Texas State University (1982)

Duke-Dawson has held key roles across multiple law schools, including Director of Legal Writing at Florida A&M University College of Law and serving as an inaugural professor at Indiana Tech Law School. Her work focuses on enhancing legal education through skills labs, clinics, and academic support programs. She has taught in diverse clinics such as the Civil Clinic, Elder Law Clinic, and Homeless Law Clinic.

Her research interests span legal writing, tort law, elder law, juvenile law, and enterprise liability. Notable publications include analyses of defamation law, fiduciary duties in reverse mortgages, and the implications of aggressive marketing schemes on consumer responsibility.

She has contributed to symposium issues and legal education frameworks, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches (e.g., law and psychology). While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her career highlights include pioneering academic roles and leadership in clinics and bar preparation programs.

Duke-Dawson’s current work-in-progress explores the intersection of workaholism and tort law principles, reflecting her commitment to advancing legal pedagogy and practical training for students.