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Students help implement Racial Justice Act

In early October, more than 20 students committed to work with the Forsyth County District Attorney’s office on a major project. Continue reading »

Pro Bono Project, Public Interest Initiative give back to community

Law students, faculty and staff are striving to embody the university motto, Pro Humanitate,  through the efforts of the Pro Bono Project and the Public Interest Initiative, which were started last year by student and faculty leaders with the support of the dean. Continue reading »

Morris Dees, founder of the Southern Poverty Law Center, gives the keynote address, "With Justice For All," at the Wake Forest University School of Law's annual Public Interest Retreat in the Worrell Professional Center on Friday, Feb. 4, 2011.

Morris Dees tells students to fight for equality

Morris Dees’ soft drawl belies the fire that the founder of the Southern Poverty Law Center still carries for work that befits Wake Forest University’s motto, pro humanitate, or for humanity. Continue reading »

New Law and Policy Journal announces its inaugural staff

The Wake Forest Journal of Law and Policy, the law school’s newest student-run publication, has announced the members of its inaugural staff.

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New journal to explore intersection of legal issues with public and social policy

The Wake Forest University School of Law has approved a new student-edited publication: the Wake Forest Journal of Law and Policy.

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Alumnus reunited with his law school class ring after 52 years

Lloyd K. Rector carefully removes the ring from an envelope, then opens a small plastic jewelers’ bag. The ring was presented to the Wake Forest College Bachelor of Laws Class of 1953. The initials “LKR” are engraved on the inside; the university motto, class information and the symbol for the international legal fraternity — Phi Delta Phi – are carved on the ring’s surface. Continue reading »

Shaka Mitchell finds lasting meaning in law school motto “Pro Iustitia”

Shaka Mitchell (’04) was attracted to the Wake Forest University School of Law for many reasons, not the least of which were the small classes and the relationships students develop with professors. Continue reading »

Students and faculty put the University’s motto into action

Laura Dildine (’10), Wendy Parker and Grant Eskelsen (’11) are making a difference. Dildine is participating in a variety of pro bono and volunteer activities that include working with convicted felons as well as helping to start a school library. Continue reading »

Student View: Michael Miller (’09)

Public service has long been an integral part of the legal profession. Many firms and bar associations encourage and even require attorneys to participate in pro bono publico work. The University’s motto, Pro Humanitate, guides many of the activities that exist at Wake Law. Continue reading »

Pro Humanitate at work: Students and faculty put the University’s motto into action

Laura Dildine (’10), Wendy Parker and Grant Eskelsen (’11) are making a difference. Dildine is participating in a variety of pro bono and volunteer activities that include working with convicted felons as well as helping to start a school library. Continue reading »