Appendix I

Application Requirements

In order for an application to be considered complete at Wake Forest Law, the following materials are required for each of the Juris Doctor, Master of Laws (LLM), Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD), and Master of Studies in Law (MSL) programs.  More detailed information for each of these requirements can be found on the respective program pages linked below.

Juris Doctor

• Completed Application

• LSAT or GRE Score

• Official Transcripts

• Proof of English Proficiency or Waiver

• Personal Statement

• Resume

• One Letter of Recommendation

Master of Laws (LLM)

• Completed Application

• Official Transcripts

• Proof of English Proficiency or Waiver

• Personal Statement

• Resume

• Two Letters of Recommendation

Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD)

• Completed Application

• Official Transcripts

• Proof of English Proficiency or Waiver

• Personal Statement

• Resume

• Two Letters of Recommendation

• Writing Sample

• Dissertation Proposal

Master of Studies in Law (MSL)

• Completed Application

• Official Transcripts

• Proof of English Proficiency or Waiver

• Personal Statement

• Resume

• Two Letters of Recommendation

Matriculating Student Official Transcript Policy

The Law School requires all matriculating students to submit final, official transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions in a timely manner. For students matriculating into an academic program during the fall semester, transcripts must be received by October 15. For students matriculating in other terms (i.e., spring or summer), transcripts must be received within four weeks after classes begin.

For students matriculating into the Juris Doctor (JD) program, final transcripts must be submitted to the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC). Students matriculating into the Master of Studies in Law (MSL), Master of Laws (LLM), or Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) programs must submit all relevant final transcripts to the Office of Admissions & Financial Aid.

Students who fail to submit their final, official transcripts by the relevant deadline will be allowed to continue enrollment through the first term but will receive an admissions hold by the Office of Admissions & Financial Aid, which will prevent registration for future terms. Any resulting registration hold will be removed only after the Law School has received all relevant transcripts.