Triad school becomes first in state to offer unique program for lawyers

Wake Forest School of Law is launching a unique program offering lawyers trained abroad a more direct path into practicing law in this country. This fall, the Winston-Salem law school will introduce a two-year J.D. program for those who have completed their legal education outside the country and are interested in gaining expertise in American law. Richard Schneider, associate dean of international affairs at Wake Forest Law, said that many international lawyers turn to U.S. law schools for a master…