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Degree and certificate programs that include MSL, LLM, SJD, and visiting student opportunities.
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We can’t wait to welcome you into our community, share in your journey, and celebrate your many achievements.
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Deeply embedded in the fabric of the Wake Forest community, Pro Humanitate (“for humanity”) is more than a motto, it’s a way of life.
News
- Professor John Knox Awarded Prestigious Elisabeth Haub Award for Environmental Law and Diplomacy
- Wake Forest Law Welcomes New Board and Council Members for 2025
- Gene Riddle (JD ’85) Shares Lifelong Commitment to Clients, Community, and Family
- Legal Deacon Digest – June 2025
- Interview with Professor Zaneta Robinson (JD ’03)
- New Honor of Dean’s Fellow Awarded to Five Faculty Members
- Practicing What They Teach
- Professor Jonathan Cardi Appointed to Judge Donald L. Smith Professor of Law
What’s Happening at Wake Forest Law
Introducing Wake Forest Law`s newest Dean`s Fellows!
Congratulations to Dr. Alyse Bertenthal and Professor Ellie Morales for being honored as Dean`s Fellows. The honor recognizes their exceptional contributions to Wake Forest Law, the legal profession, and the community.
Dr. Bertenthal and Professor Morales join 2025-2026 Dean`s Fellows Professors Meghan Boone, Chris Coughlin, Marie Amélie George, Sarah Morath, and Gregory Parks.
@meghanmboone @chris_n_coughlin @sarahjmorath @gp4gp37
Congratulations to Professor John Knox on receiving the prestigious Elisabeth Haub Award for Environmental Law and Diplomacy! This award—the highest honor in the field—recognizes innovation, skill, and accomplishments by leaders advancing global environmental order. Professor Knox will be celebrated alongside Dr. David R. Boyd at a ceremony at Pace University in New York City on October 23, 2025.
Read more about the honor and Professor Knox`s work at the link in our bio.
Welcome to the Wake Forest Law family! Hear from Dean Andy Klein as he welcomes our newest #LegalDeacs to Wake Forest Law.
POV: You’re starting law school with BBQ, games, and friends. A huge thanks to Student Affairs and everyone who made our Welcome Back BBQ such a fun start to the semester!
Welcome, Wake Forest Law JD Class of 2️⃣ 0️⃣ 2️⃣ 8️⃣ ! 🖤 💛
Note: Stats are relevant as of August 18, 2025
On Thursday, Wake Forest Law incoming students wrapped up Foundations Week by putting Pro Humanitate into action. Two hundred and five JD students, five SJD students, six LLM students, three exchange students, and one visiting international researcher volunteered at 11 sites throughout the community.
Our volunteer locations this year included Bookmarks, A Bed and a Book, Kaleideum, Habitat Restore, Odd Fellows Cemetery, Senior Services & Williams Adult Day Center, Community Care Clinic, GreeNest, Second Harvest Food Bank, and SECU Family House.
A special thanks to the Office of Civic and Community Engagement and our community partners for making the day possible!
@communitywfu @bookmarksnc @kaleideum @habitatforsyth @charg_wfu @srservicesinc @community_care_clinic_forsyth @greenestws @abedandabook @familyhousews @nwncfoodbank
Last week, Wake Forest Law welcomed our newest international students! This year’s class includes six LLM program students, five SJD students, three exchange students, and one visiting international researcher, representing 10 countries: Brazil, China, Germany, Ghana, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Trinidad & Tobago, Ukraine, and Vietnam.
Their three-day International Orientation provided opportunities to build community, learn about resources, and prepare for life at Wake Forest Law and in the US. This week, they continue their journey by joining incoming JD students for Foundations Week.
