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A challenging and diverse curriculum. Hands-on experience. An immersive community.

Degree and certificate programs that include MSL, LLM, SJD, and visiting student opportunities.

Renowned teacher-scholars who make significant contributions to the legal field.

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Grow in Incredible Ways

We can’t wait to welcome you into our community, share in your journey, and celebrate your many achievements.

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What’s Happening at Wake Forest Law

"After graduating from Wake Forest Law in May 2007, Chris Greco (JD '07)  wasn’t entirely sure what path to take. He started his career at another New York City-based law firm, focusing on capital markets and commercial mortgage backed securities (CMBS) (his clients in late 2007 included Lehman Brothers and Bear Stearns), but he quickly realized it wasn’t exactly what he wanted to do. So in March 2008, he transitioned to Kirkland & Ellis’ Restructuring Group.

'I had bankruptcy on my radar because of my close relationship with Professor Steve Nickles. At Wake, I took all of his classes and he was a great mentor to me,' Chris says. “After class, we’d chat in the courtyard, he’d share his ‘war stories’ and why he thought bankruptcy was a worthwhile practice area. There were no lawyers in my family. I had no other guidance on which area of law to pursue. So the fact that he took his time to mentor me was invaluable.'"

Read more about how Chris' mentor, Professor Nickles, influenced his path and how he's paying it forward, on page 42 of The Jurist. Link in bio.
Registration for Law Alumni & Homecoming Weekend will close at midnight on October 15. Don’t wait—reserve your place now. Register at the link in our bio.
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Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us this month as we celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latinx community. Stay tuned for events, spotlights, and stories throughout September and October!
Attention future #LegalDeacs: Fall 2026 applications are open for our JD, LLM, and SJD programs!

The deadline for the JD application for Regular Admission is March 1. Our Binding Decision application is also open and offers guaranteed decision notification dates based on application completion dates.

The LLM application deadline is June 1.
The SJD program application deadline is May 1.

As always, the earlier you apply, the better! Ready to take the next step? Visit the link in our bio.