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06/02/2026

Happy Pride Month, !

05/29/2026

Career growth rarely happens by accident. It happens when preparation meets opportunity.

The Wake Forest online Master of Legal Studies is a 30-credit program designed to help professionals apply legal knowledge directly to real workplace challenges. Through engaging online coursework and optional residential intensives, students build confidence, credibility, and clarity in regulated industries.

Explore the curriculum and see how it is structured to move you forward: https://bit.ly/3PSKRDv

05/29/2026

The July 2026 Bar Exam is officially on the clock.

This summer, we aren't just studying law; we’re mastering the art of showing up. Whether you're tackling the traditional MBE or the first wave of NextGen modules, we’ve got your back with the resources.

Drop a "⚖️" or "I accept" in the comments to commit to show up and grind this summer.

05/28/2026

On Thursday, May 7, Wake Forest Law international students gathered in the Commons to celebrate the end of the academic year, honoring graduating students and wishing continuing students well as they head into the summer.

05/27/2026

On Friday, May 15, the Wake Forest Law Class of 2026 walked across the stage and into the next chapter of their lives, carrying with them the lessons, friendships, late nights, hard work, and the hopes that brought them here.

Congratulations, Class of 2026. We are so proud of you!
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05/26/2026

On Thursday, May 14, faculty, staff, graduates, and their families gathered in Sutton Center for the Wake Forest Law Student Awards Ceremony.

The following graduates were recognized: Leadership & Character in Law Scholars, Honor Council Members, Student Organization Leaders, Student Bar Association Leaders, Wake Forest Law Ambassadors, Academic Journals Members, and Advocacy Team Members.

Graduates were also inducted into the Order of the Barristers and the Order of the Coif.

Awards were given for the NCAJ Trial Bar Leadership Award, NCAJ Trial Team Award, Robert Goldberg Award in Trial Advocacy, Pro Bono Honor Society, Excellence in Pro Bono Publico Award, NC State Bar's Pro Bono Student Award, Smith Anderson Pro Bono Award for Exceptional Service, Dean Suzanne Reynolds Award, Kay Hagan Award, Legal Research Award, Outstanding Research Assistant Award, Jurist Excellence in Teaching Award, Jurist Staff Excellence Award, Andy B. Krafsur Award, E. McGruder Faris Memorial Award, Laura J. Gendy Award, Miriam E. Felsenburg Award, Old Gold Award for Indomitable Spirit, and the Dean's Award.

Brooke Blair (JD/MBA '26) gave remarks to the Class of 2026 on behalf of the SBA. Closing remarks were made by Dean Andrew Klein.

Congratulations to this year's honorees!

05/25/2026

Today we honor and remember the service members who gave their lives for our country.

05/23/2026

Check out the latest Program for Intellectual Property, Technology, Business, and Innovation Newsletter, featuring programming recaps, intellectual property and technology courses, and faculty news and updates, from Summer 2025-Spring 2026.

At Wake Forest Law, the Program for Intellectual Property, Technology, Business, and Innovation advances the understanding of the legal implications of emerging technology. In doing so, the program encourages, contributes to, and stimulates debate through its research, programs, clinics, and courses...

05/22/2026

In her article titled "England’s ‘once in a generation’ housing law takes effect as US housing legislation sits in congressional purgatory," Professor Allyson Gold examines the UK's Renters' Rights Act and how these reforms compare to current housing debates in the US.

Read her article in The Conversation US:

The US and UK both face a housing crisis. But while US policy has stalled, the UK has just enacted major protections for renters.

05/21/2026

Wake Forest Law SJD student Siwei Wang presented at the National SJD Roundtable on April 24, 2026, hosted by American University Washington College of Law.

The Roundtable brought together doctoral candidates and scholars from across the United States and beyond for a day of academic exchange, collaboration, and community building. Siwei presented her research, titled “From Data Protection to Data Concentration: The Governance Paradox in the GenAI Era,” joining 36 SJD/JSD presenters representing leading law schools nationwide.

Congratulations, Siwei!