Wake Forest Law Trial Team Shines at Premiere Trial Competition
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. […]
Legal Deacon Digest – December 2024
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 […]
Professor Abby Perdue Becomes President of the Legal Writing Institute
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 […]
Wake Forest Law and Winston-Salem State University Partner to Create Pathway for Future Legal Leaders
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 […]
Legal Deacon Digest – September 2024
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, […]
Heirs’ Property Project Receives $300,000 Wells Fargo Foundation Grant
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 Launches New Website
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 […]
Wake Forest Law Welcomes New Board and Council Members
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 […]
Hitting a Home Run with the Dr. Ralph Peeples Law Scholarship
When Wake Forest Law alumni hear the name Ralph Peeples, they think of a dedicated professor, a kind human being, and a man who sure loved baseball. Yes, Ralph Peeples was all of these things, but he was also much more. And what better way […]