Wake Forest Law

09/18/2026

Before they were professors, many of our faculty members served on journals and law reviews in law school.

From left to right: Dr. Alyse Bertenthal, Professor Kate Irwin, Professor Laura P. Graham, Professor Ron Wright, Professor Christine Nero Coughlin, Professor Nathan Fleming, Dean Andrew Klein, Professor Margaret Shea Burnham, Professor Audra Lyn Savage, Professor Jonathan Cardi, Professor Wayne Logan, Professor John Korzen, Associate Dean Meghan Boone, and Professor John H Knox

Not pictured: Professor Sania Anwar, Professor Brenda D. Gibson, and Professor Sid Shapiro

09/17/2026

Wake Forest Law Professor Scott Schang recently published an op-ed in the Washington Examiner titled “Trump gets full say over the White House lawn. His EPA is taking away yours.”

In the article, Professor Schang examines proposed changes to environmental permitting for data centers and what they could mean for public participation in the decision-making process.

Read the op-ed here:

Trump's EPA is cutting public rights to challenge AI data centers, stripping local communities of control over backyard pollution.

09/16/2026

Check out the third video in our Application Tips & Pitfalls Series. Hear from Evan Didier, assistant dean of admissions & financial aid, as he shares more about Wake Forest Law’s application process.

09/15/2026

Wake Forest Law Professor Nia Johnson recently published an op-ed in Essence titled “On Angel Murdock And When The Community Scams The Community.”

In the piece, Professor Johnson examines a viral social media hoax and considers the broader harms that can result when identity, representation, and credibility are used for online influence.

Read the article here: https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/opinion/angel-murdock/

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She faked her way through Duke's PA program online until the truth caught up with her. But Murdock's hoax will leave lasting damage on how people see Black educational content.

09/11/2026

On the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we remember the lives lost and the impact that is still felt today. May we never forget.

09/09/2026

Check out the second video in our Application Tips & Pitfalls Series. Hear from Evan Didier, assistant dean of admissions & financial aid, as he shares best practices for tackling the LSAT Writing Samples.

09/09/2026

The best online learning experiences are built on strong connections.

At Wake Forest University School of Law, online MLS students learn from accomplished faculty and industry experts who bring both academic insight and real-world experience into the classroom.

They're committed to supporting students throughout the program. Meet the faculty who help bring the online MLS experience to life:

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09/08/2026

While AI can be a powerful tool for lawyers, it’s critical to prepare law students to use AI and other technologies responsibly, effectively, and ethically. Read about our intentional approach to AI—as guided by the Wake Forest Law Engagement Framework for Artificial Intelligence and Legal Education—on our new AI @ Wake Forest Law webpages.

Wake Forest Law ensures law students know how to responsibly and effectively leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI).

09/04/2026

Wake Forest Law is pleased to announce its 2026 North Carolina bar passage rate of 93.33%! Congratulations to our hard-working students and graduates, and a special thanks to the faculty and staff who helped along the way!

09/02/2026

Applications are now open for Wake Forest Law’s JD, LLM, and SJD programs!

As you begin the application process, check out the first video in our Application Tips & Pitfalls Series. Hear from Evan Didier, assistant dean of admissions & financial aid, as he shares more about Wake Forest Law’s Yellow Ribbon Program.