Admission for the Wake Forest University School of Law online MSL Master’s Degree or Graduate Certificate is based on: 

  • The applicant’s academic record and professional background
  • Answers to application questions
  • Professional references. 

Applicants may also be asked to participate in a virtual interview with members of the MSL admissions committee. Admissions requirements for both the MSL Master’s Degree and Graduate Certificate are the same. A $250 deposit will be due by the date indicated in your acceptance letter.

Work experience in a relevant field, as well as a bachelor’s degree prior to matriculating, is required. Students who have completed previous, relevant graduate-level work may, with approval, transfer up to 6 credits toward their MSL degree. Standardized test scores are not required, but may be provided in the application.

The Wake Forest University School of Law online MSL program is authorized to accept applications from all 50 United States. You may find more information on our State Authorizations page.

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3 Start Dates Each Year

August 2024

January 2025

May 2025


Contact Us

Adam Landreth, Assistant Dean for Online Programs

 landrea@wfu.edu

336.758.5695

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Yellow Ribbon Program

Wake Forest University School of Law is proud to be a participant of the Yellow Ribbon program.