“Reality is what humans make of it—there’s no fatalistic tinge to it. If we want justice we have to work for it and believe it’s possible.” Professor Shannon Gilreath When Professor Shannon Gilreath and Professor Emerita Suzanne Reynolds were approached by the American Bar Association […]
Participating in mock trials is a cornerstone of the law school experience, offering students a dynamic and practical way to bridge classroom theory and real-world legal practice. Through simulated courtroom scenarios, aspiring attorneys develop critical skills to prepare them for the challenges of trial practice. […]
Message from Leadership Season’s Greetings Wake Forest Law Alumni, As the calendar year draws to a close, the halls of Wake Forest Law are abuzz with the energy of students preparing for exams and faculty and staff reflecting on the incredible […]
This past July, Wake Forest Law Professor Abby Perdue officially began her term of president of the Legal Writing Institute (LWI). LWI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving legal communication, building the discipline of legal writing, and improving the status of legal writing faculty […]
On October 2, 2024, Wake Forest Law faculty and leadership joined Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) students, faculty, and leadership on the WSSU campus to witness the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two schools—officially kicking off an impactful partnership to create a […]
Message from Leadership Dear Fellow Wake Forest Law Alumni, I am honored to serve as the new Chair of the Wake Forest University School of Law Board of Visitors, and look forward to working with Dean Klein, the development team, faculty, […]
The Heirs’ Property Project helps to provide and increase access to free legal services for families at risk of losing their ancestral lands and homes The Heirs’ Property Project, led by Wake Forest Law Professor Scott Schang, has received a generous one-year grant of $300,000 […]
Wake Forest Law is pleased to unveil its new website! Launched on August 28, 2024 after more than a year of work, law.wfu.edu boasts a fresh look and feel, streamlined navigation, updated content, and institutionally-aligned visuals and branding. Intended to meet the needs of multiple […]
The Wake Forest Law Office of Development and Alumni Engagement is pleased to welcome 22 new members who joined the Law Board of Visitors and Rose Council for their three-year terms on July 1, 2024. “Welcoming these dedicated volunteers at such a pivotal moment in […]