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Degree and certificate programs that include MSL, LLM, SJD, and visiting student opportunities.
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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
From classrooms to courtrooms: our students are making an impact even on summer break. Check out what Mary McCullough (JD ‘26) had to say about her summer in our #LegalDeac Summers spotlight!
“I had the BEST summer at the DAs office. I spent everyday in the courtroom either running the docket or doing misdemeanor trials. I even got to work on a big Superior court case that came back with all four guilty verdicts. I loved everyone I worked with. It was such a welcoming environment. I loved it so much I`ll be externing in the spring!”
“I learned so much about the courtroom, but also learned the importance of relationships. Not just within my office-but within the WSPD, judges, and defense attorneys. We all work together day in and day out.”
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.
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.
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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!
