Overview
Experiencing the law at work is a fundamental characteristic of a Wake Forest University education and it is one that begins during the very first semester of law school with pro bono service.
Clinics, law journals, numerous student organizations, and externships options throughout the country allows each and every JD student the opportunity to integrate meaningful hands-on experiences into the classroom curriculum.
Wake Forest classes are intentionally small and designed to cultivate a collegially competitive environment where faculty can challenge each student in a personalized and approachable way.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Wake Forest School of Law JD program will:
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of core areas of substantive and procedural law;
- demonstrate competence in legal analysis and reasoning, legal research, and problem-solving;
- demonstrate competence in written and oral communication in the legal context;
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities to clients and the legal system;
- demonstrate professional skills needed for effective participation in the legal profession; and
- participate in pro bono work, consistent with the Wake Forest University motto, Pro Humanitate.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Civil Procedure
- Constitutional Law
- Contracts
- Criminal Law
- Legal Research & Writing
- Property
- Torts
- Legislation & Administrative Law
- Evidence
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Credits
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Disciplines
Civil & Private Law Legal Studies View 35 other PhDs in Civil & Private Law in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete and accurate application for admission, including the incorporated Binding Early Decision agreement
- Valid unexpired LSAT and/or GRE official score report
- Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended submitted and processed by LSAC's Credential Assembly Service (CAS)
- Letter of recommendation submitted through LSAC's Credential Assembly Service (CAS)
- Resume
- Personal statement
- Character & Fitness addendum, if required based on application response
- Application fee
- Optional statement
- LSAT / GRE / GPA addendum
- Additional letters of recommendation submitted through LSAC's Credential Assembly Service (CAS), up to a maximum of two additional letters for a total of three letters of recommendation
Tuition Fee
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International
38650 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 38650 USD per year during 36 months. -
National
38650 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 38650 USD per year during 36 months. -
In-State
38650 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 38650 USD per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Winston-Salem
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Scholarships Information
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