Pro Humanitate

Serving Those Around You

Deeply embedded in the fabric of the Wake Forest community, Pro Humanitate (“for humanity”) is more than just a motto, it’s a way of life. The law is unique in that it permeates every facet of life and society. And at the Law School, we strive to instill in our students an appreciation for the distinctive opportunity and responsibility that legal leaders have to harness their knowledge and skills to make a positive impact on their communities and the world around them.

From the moment you become a Legal Deac, you’re a part of this rich history of serving humanity—and we hope you’re as proud of that as we are.

Community Service

Wake Forest Law students are able and encouraged to serve the community from their very first week at Wake Forest Law. In fact, Foundations Week features a Day of Service, marking the beginning of students’ dedication to Pro Humanitate and symbolizing its importance in their identity as Wake Forest students.

You can continue your commitment to service through various campus events, such as Hit the Bricks and Project Pumpkin, as well as countless opportunities through the Office of Civic and Community Engagement (OCCE) and GivePulse, an online community where you can search for local volunteer events and causes, see and verify your impact, and reflect on and share your volunteer experience.

Pro Bono Project

The Pro Bono Project allows students to assist organizations that provide free legal information to underserved members of our community. Projects include: Expungements, Healthcare Advocacy, Immigration, Know Your Rights, Lawyer On The Line, Prison Letters, Teen Court, Income Tax Assistance, and Wills. The projects are supervised by licensed attorneys and coordinated by student leaders. Law students can get involved beginning in their first semester. Students who serve 50 hours of pro bono work in one year or 75 hours across all three years are inducted into the Pro Bono Honors Society.