Overview
Applicants
2,106
Acceptance Rate
36%
Median Undergrad GPA
3.66
Accepted Applicants Who Attend
205
Test Scores
LSAT
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
(enrolled students)
154 - 162
Deadlines
Application Deadlines
April 1
Application Process
Rolling Admissions
Yes
Application Fee
$70
CAS Service Used
Yes
Applicants accepted in terms other than fall
No
Transfer Applicants Accepted
Yes
Deferred Admission
Yes
Other Admission Factors
Academic
LSAT Score
Undergraduate GPA
Letters of Recommendation
Essay / Personal Statement
Selectivity Rating
Faculty Information
Student/Faculty
6:1
Total Faculty
176
45
Female
14.2
Underrepresented Minorities
Students Say
With great opportunities for hands-on lawyering, and low in-state tuition for residents, the University of Maryland School of Law is very well-connected to the Baltimore/Maryland legal community, with a strong commitment to public service and social justice, and recognized legal specialties in health, environmental law, clinical law, and trial advocacy. The school has tremendous relationships with organizations in Washington, D.C., the Maryland legislature, and many congressional offices, which makes it extremely easy to gain the kind of practical experience legal employers will be looking for come hiring season. The clinical offerings here are both required and hard to beat: Not only was I able to argue before a state appellate court during my second year, but I have also received credit for doing two externships during my third year, says a 3L.
Seven professional schools all share the same campus in Baltimore, which can over-burden some of the administrative offices; students cite the financial aid offices lag time, and a career development office that generally lacks important contacts in the work field. Still, the school boasts an active recruiting program and a high job placement rate, while the main head honchos at the school are very accessible, and many of the deans also teach classes and are available to all students, even if you dont have them as a professor. The schools great strength is teaching you how to be a smart and effective lawyer, through a few students say there is relatively little class time devoted to cutting-edge legal scholarship and critical theory, and complain that the popular courses are filled so quickly.
Maryland professors are top-notch, being both incredibly smart legal thinkers and, more importantly, fantastic teachers in the classroom. Nearly all of the professors have practiced law for a decade or more before coming to the law school, which not only contributes to their legal experience, but to their sympathy for the demands of the profession. Professors and staff are all very accommodating to students trying to get through law school while workingnight classes are made available to students in their second and third yearsand faculty are very helpful in advising students on how to mitigate stress and handle the competing interests of law school. I have had a number of brilliant and committed adjunct professors who understand the burdens associated with working and going to school full-time, says a student. Even if you are not in their class, they help you with course-related questions, study skills, and exam strategies, says another.
Seven professional schools all share the same campus in Baltimore, which can over-burden some of the administrative offices; students cite the financial aid offices lag time, and a career development office that generally lacks important contacts in the work field. Still, the school boasts an active recruiting program and a high job placement rate, while the main head honchos at the school are very accessible, and many of the deans also teach classes and are available to all students, even if you dont have them as a professor. The schools great strength is teaching you how to be a smart and effective lawyer, through a few students say there is relatively little class time devoted to cutting-edge legal scholarship and critical theory, and complain that the popular courses are filled so quickly.
Maryland professors are top-notch, being both incredibly smart legal thinkers and, more importantly, fantastic teachers in the classroom. Nearly all of the professors have practiced law for a decade or more before coming to the law school, which not only contributes to their legal experience, but to their sympathy for the demands of the profession. Professors and staff are all very accommodating to students trying to get through law school while workingnight classes are made available to students in their second and third yearsand faculty are very helpful in advising students on how to mitigate stress and handle the competing interests of law school. I have had a number of brilliant and committed adjunct professors who understand the burdens associated with working and going to school full-time, says a student. Even if you are not in their class, they help you with course-related questions, study skills, and exam strategies, says another.
Career overview
% of graduates who are employed within ten months of graduation
95%
% of job accepting graduates providing useable salary information
93%
Career Services
On campus summer employment recruitment for first year JD students
Yes
On campus summer employment recruitment for second year JD students
Yes
# of Employers that Recruit on Campus Each Year
300
Employers who most frequently hire graduates
DLA Piper; Venable; Covington & Burling; Hogan Lovells; Finnegan, Henderson; U.S. Department of Justice; U.S. Department of Health & Human Services; Environmental Protection Agency; U.S. Courts; MD Judiciary; MD Office of the State's Attorney; MD Office of the Public Defender; U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; Richards, Layton & Finger
Graduates Employed by Area
33%
Private Practice
28%
Judicial Clerkships
13%
Government
11%
Business/Industry
6%
Academic
4%
Public Interes
Graduates Employed by Region
89%
South
7%
Mid-Atlantic
1%
International
1%
Mountain
1%
South West
1%
Pacific
1%
New England
Prominent Alumni
Christine A. Edwards
Partner, Chair Bank Regulatory Practice, Winston & Strawn
Ava Lias-Booker
Partner, Chair (National), Diversity and Inclusion Committee, McGuireWoods
Miriam Fisher
Global Chair, Tax Controversy Practice, Latham & Watkins LLP
Senator Benjamin L. Cardin
US Senator for MD
Honorable L. Paige Marvel
Senior Judge, United States Tax Court
Dates
Financial Aid Rating
Mar 1
Application Deadlines
Mar 15
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Annual Total Aid Package Awarded
$48,670
% Students Receiving Some Aid
96%
Expenses per Academic Year
In-State Tuition
$32,808
Out-Of-State Tuition
$48,426
Estimated On-Campus Room and Board
$13,009
Estimated Off-Campus Room and Board
$15,750
Estimated Cost for Books / Academic Expense
$1,725
Fees
$1,504
Student Body Profile
Total Enrollment
638
Parent Institution Enrollement
6,777
Number of Foreign Countries Represented
6
Average Age at Entry
26
% Out-of-State
53%
% International
2%
Demographics
32.00%
% Under-represented Minorities
85% are full time
15% are part time
66% female
34% male
Campus Life
Students Say
As a whole, there is a presiding positive attitude among the friendly student body, which is smart and capable. Cliques do tend to form within sections (as with many law schools), and day students are way more social than the evening students, but there is definitely a sense of were all in it together. The student body is also quite diverse, and people dont have the sense that cultural groups self-segregate here.
While the law school itself is beautiful, and new and gorgeous with all the technical bells and whistles, the location of the law school is truly the worst地lthough that is not really the schools fault. Baltimore is an impressive city in many respects, but the campus is not located in one of the citys many pleasant neighborhoods, says a student of the surrounding area, where things around school shut down as soon as it is dark. There is no need to go out and buy a Kevlar vest or anything, but just be sure to do your research, and if you have a chance to, come look around before signing a leaseI would advise that. Students who live on campus are often disappointed with restaurant and nightlife options, and some students feel that finding entertainment is difficult if you dont own a car, as the social life at the school struggles because many students commute地nd this damages the sense of community. On-campus activities tend to be based on legal issues and career-building, rather than pure socialization, though law students can take advantage of the gym, pool, and student lounge at the brand new campus center.
The law school curve does incite a bit of competition among students, which is more collaborative than cutthroat, but it still creates an atmosphere with enough competition to encourage a race to the top. Although we all compete against each other, I do not think that anyone at this law school would sabotage another student in anyway, says one, and everyone seems to agree.
While the law school itself is beautiful, and new and gorgeous with all the technical bells and whistles, the location of the law school is truly the worst地lthough that is not really the schools fault. Baltimore is an impressive city in many respects, but the campus is not located in one of the citys many pleasant neighborhoods, says a student of the surrounding area, where things around school shut down as soon as it is dark. There is no need to go out and buy a Kevlar vest or anything, but just be sure to do your research, and if you have a chance to, come look around before signing a leaseI would advise that. Students who live on campus are often disappointed with restaurant and nightlife options, and some students feel that finding entertainment is difficult if you dont own a car, as the social life at the school struggles because many students commute地nd this damages the sense of community. On-campus activities tend to be based on legal issues and career-building, rather than pure socialization, though law students can take advantage of the gym, pool, and student lounge at the brand new campus center.
The law school curve does incite a bit of competition among students, which is more collaborative than cutthroat, but it still creates an atmosphere with enough competition to encourage a race to the top. Although we all compete against each other, I do not think that anyone at this law school would sabotage another student in anyway, says one, and everyone seems to agree.
More Information
% of Classrooms with Internet Access
100%
Admissions Office Contact
Contact
Matthew Gavin
Associate Dean for Admissions
Associate Dean for Admissions
Address
500 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone
410-706-3492
Email
admissions@law.umaryland.edu
