University of Baltimore School of Law

1420 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-5779
(410)837-4459
FAX: (410)837-4450

Post Graduate Degrees

• LLM in Taxation
• LLM in the Law of the US
• Master's of Law

School of Law Frequently Asked Questions -- FAQ

Q: What are the median LSAT and GPA required to attend the University of Baltimore School of Law?
A: A: For full-time day students the median LSAT for the 2007 entering class was 155 and the median GPA is 3.35. We anticipate a more competitive entering class in Fall 2008. Some applicants to the day program may be admitted to the Part-Time Limited program by the admission committee.

Q: What is the age range of students in the entering class?
A: The overall age range of the class is 22-58. The median age for the day division is 24; the median age for the evening division is 27.

Q: How many students attend UB School of Law and what is the staff/student ratio?
A: The University of Baltimore is the largest law school in Maryland, with approximately 1,000 students in attendance. The staff/student ratio is 1:20.

Q: Does UB have a preference for in-state residents?
A: Though Maryland residents are afforded the substantial benefit of lower “in-state tuition,” all applications are seriously considered for possible admission to the UB School of Law.

Q: Other than Maryland, what were the top states represented in the entering class?
A: Members of the class come from 22 other states and Washington, D.C. Sixteen percent are non-residents, the greatest number of whom are from New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

Q: What undergraduate colleges did the entering class attend?
A: Members of the class graduated from more than 153 colleges and universities, including most of Maryland's public and private schools. Some of the other schools represented include, George Washington, Penn State, Vanderbilt, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Clemson, Ohio State, Florida State, Bucknell and University of Virginia.

Q: I've heard that in order to be seriously considered for acceptance, I must have an undergraduate degree in Political Science, English, or History. Is this true?
A: Not necessarily. Though it is important to possess a strong academic background, the members of the 2008 entering class pursued 63 different undergraduate majors, including accounting, biology, business, journalism, drama, kinesiology and engineering.

Q: Do many students attend graduate school before pursuing legal studies?
A: Many students decide to attend law school after obtaining an advanced degree. Some choose to pursue a combined JD/Masters while attending the Law School.

Q: How soon can I apply? How much does it cost?
A: Applications are now being accepted. There is no application deadline. However priority will be given to applications received by March 1st. Applicants may complete the LSAC online application ($60 fee), the Law School online application ($50 fee) or a paper application ($60 fee). See our Application Guide for more details.

More info @ University of Baltimore School of Law

University of Baltimore School of Law, or UB Law, is one of the three colleges that make up the University of Baltimore, which is part of the University System of Maryland. UB Law is one of only two law schools in the state of Maryland, the other law school being the University of Maryland School of Law; both of which are located in downtown Baltimore. UB law is located on the University of Baltimore's main campus in the Mt. Vernon cultural district.

Academics

Admission
For the Fall 2007 entering class, the acceptance rate was 30.1%. The median GPA was 3.3 and the median LSAT score was 155.

Degrees & Concentrations
UB Law offers the juris doctor degree and masters degrees (LL.M) in tax and U.S. law. The school offers several concentrations to its JD students, including:

• Business Law
• Criminal Practice
• Estate Planning
• Family Law
• Intellectual Property
• International & Comparative Law
• Litigation & Advocacy
• Public and Governmental Service
• Real Estate Practice
• Tax Law

In conjunction with the law school's and University's other programs and schools, the law school offers joint degree combinations of JD/MBA, JD/MPA, JD/MS in criminal justice, JD/MS in negotiations and conflict management, JD/Ph.D. in policy science and JD/LL.M. in taxation.

Centers & Clinics
UB is home to several law centers, including the Center for Families, Children & the Courts, Center for International & Comparative Law, and Snyder Center for Litigation Skills. Clinical programs are available in appellate practice, civil advocacy, community development, criminal practice, disability law, family law, family mediation, and tax law.

Publications

• University of Baltimore Law Review
• University of Baltimore Law Forum
• Intellectual Property Law Journal
• Journal of Environmental Law
• Nota Bene Alumni Magazine