Visiting International Researchers
The School of Law hosts a limited number of Visiting International Researchers. The program is designed for foreign academics and graduate law students, as well as legal professionals, interested in pursuing legal research and consulting with Wake law faculty.
Stefano Boatto [right], an Italian attorney, meets with a J.D. candidate to discuss his research.
Visiting International Researchers have complete access to the Wake Forest University libraries, as well as the law school's computer resources, including Westlaw and Lexis. Researchers are provided a reserved library carrel for research purposes, subject to availability. Researchers may also audit law school courses of their choice, with the permission of the instructor. Researchers are included in law school and LL.M. student functions.
Research visits are typically for one semester but longer or shorter visits may be arranged under reasonable circumstances. Researchers pay a non-matriculation tuition of $6,000 per semester. Researchers do not earn a degree, but receive certification of their participation in the program. Researchers receive no compensation and are not eligible for health benefits, employment or financial aid. Once accepted for a visit, the Researcher is responsible for making all travel and living arrangements related to the visit, including obtaining an appropriate visa. The Wake Forest University Center for International Studies provides assistance with the visa process and the Coordinator of the LL.M. Program provides information about finding suitable accommodations in Winston-Salem.
Judge Nam Cheon Park of Seoul takes time to enjoy the abundant natural beauty at nearby Stone Mountain State Park.
Those interested in visiting should apply at least three months before they intend to visit. Applicants should submit a letter of intent and current resume to the office of the Assistant Dean for International Graduate Programs. The application should present strong English-language and academic credentials, as well as an explanation of the reasons for the visit, a clear research agenda, a proposed time frame for the visit, and any plans for auditing courses. The letter should also describe sources of funding for the visit and identify any accompanying family members. Letters of recommendation are helpful, but not necessary.
Contact Information
Susan Montaquila
Assistant Dean, International Graduate Program
Wake Forest University School of Law
Box 7206
1834 Wake Forest Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27109-7206
USA
Telephone: 336-758-6116
Fax: 336-758-4496
Email: montaqsr@wfu.edu
