Academic Support

We’re here to help…

Learning in law school is not like learning in most graduate programs, and is especially different from learning in undergraduate programs. Many students are surprised by the type and amount of reading required for each class session, the structure of classroom instruction, the structure of assessments, and the role of self-regulated learning required throughout their legal studies. Wake Forest Law is happy to help by providing academic support.

Our Academic Excellence Program (AEP) helps Wake Forest Law students achieve their potential by providing one-on-one academic counseling and consultations, as well as general programming on learning strategies. In addition to formalized programs, AEP provides the opportunity for students to participate in mock exams throughout their first-year experience. AEP also allows first-year students to join structured study groups led by second- and third-year law students.  

Students who need additional support are enrolled in a one-credit Spring AEP course, Critical Academic Skills Enhancement (CASE). This course helps students further develop effective study, writing, and critical thinking skills during their first year at Wake Forest Law.

But AEP also extends beyond the first year of law school, supporting upper-level students who are applying for bar admission through one-on-one academic counseling, summer programming, simulated testing, mentoring opportunities, and our unique Alumni Bar Coach (ABC) Program.