Graduate Programs

From an online Master of Studies in Law program where mid-career professionals learn to navigate the law, to our visiting international researcher and student programs, to a Master of Laws that offers international lawyers the chance to learn the intricacies of the US legal system, Wake Forest Law offers a diverse range of graduate programs.

Master of Studies in Law (MSL) Degree and Certificates

A flexible, online program focused on the complex legal and regulatory environments facing professionals today.

Master of Laws (LLM)

Designed for foreign-trained lawyers who want to develop their professional expertise and advance their legal careers through intensive legal study in the United States.

Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD)

For scholars and teachers of law who seek to produce a publishable dissertation that uniquely contributes to a specific area of law.

Visiting International Student Program (VISP)

For highly qualified international law students to pursue for-credit coursework at a top-ranked US law school.

Visiting International Researcher (VIR)

Specifically designed for international lawyers, professionals, and PhD students who seek to deepen their knowledge of international and US law.

Semester Exchange and Exchange-to-LLM Transfer

Wake Forest Law welcomes students from partner institutions to study in the fall (August to December) or spring (January to May) semesters.