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Location/Setting:
Winston-Salem, NC; a city in eastern NC with a population of over 180,000 according to latest available census figures.
Bar Passage Rate:
According to the most recent available statistics, Wake Forest University School of Law graduates averaged a bar passage rate of 88%, slightly better than that of UNC.
Employment Statistics:
According to the school's website, 96% of its graduates are employed within nine months post-graduation.
Rankings:
In the most recent U.S. News & World Report law school rankings, Wake Forest ranked 42nd.
Admissions:
Note: Median figures are not published by Wake Forest.
GPA 25th percentile: 3.17
GPA 75th percentile: 3.68
LSAT 25th percentile: 159
LSAT 75th percentile: 166
Cost:
Full-time tuition is $31,500
Program Notes:
Wake Forest University School of Law offers the traditional JD and the Master of Laws (LLM) degrees, as well as a joint JD/MBA degree. The school also has a study-abroad program for interested students.
Other Facts to Consider:
Wake Forest University is a private school, which makes the tuition higher than those schools in the state system. While the university is no longer under the supervision of the NC Baptist College, it does enjoy a "fraternal relationship" with that religious organization.