Experiential Education

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At Wake Forest Law, we understand that true mastery of the law extends beyond textbooks and lectures. That’s why we offer clinics and externships that allow students to roll up their sleeves and immerse themselves in the complexities of legal practice.

Wake Forest Law’s Experiential Education program provides multifaceted opportunities for students to develop essential lawyering skills and engage in meaningful professional identity formation. Through participation in legal clinics, field placements, and simulation courses, Wake Forest Law students hone their craft while thinking critically about the legal system and their role in the attainment of justice.

Experiential Education Policies & Enrollment

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Clinics

Legal clinics provide an opportunity for students to put their skills into practice by advising or representing real clients under the supervision of a faculty member. Participation in a clinic takes place in conjunction with other traditional academic courses.

Externships

Externships allow students to have real-life lawyering experiences with lawyers and judges throughout the country. Students gain practical experience in legal research, writing, and analysis, and refine their career goals and interests.