Your Pathway to Law School starts at The University of Baltimore.
The state of Maryland offers numerous pre-law programs at its colleges and universities,
but the fact is that there is only one campus that offers law-related undergraduate, graduate and J.D. programs. The University of Baltimore is designed differently to allow you to connect with
the School of Law as an undergraduate student.
The Prelaw Option at UBalt
The state of Maryland offers numerous pre-law programs at its colleges and universities,
but the fact is that there is only one campus that offers law-related undergraduate,
graduate and J.D. programs. The University of Baltimore is unique in housing its
School of Law directly on its campus and that reason creates opportunities for our
students.
Start Your journey before applying to Law School with UBalt's Prelaw Option.
The University of Baltimore is an ideal place to pursue your interest in law. We offer
faster and surer routes to The University of Baltimore School of Law for those who
qualify.
There is a clear advantage in pursuing this pathway:
Finish your undergraduate degree and your law degree in a minimum of just six years—saving time and money.
Pay the undergraduate tuition rate for your first fall and spring in law school rather
than the higher law school tuition rate—if, and only if, you are applying for Early
Entry as a UBalt undergraduate student who entered UBalt as a freshmen and remained
continuously enrolled.
Gain a better understanding of the law, government, and legal systems all of which
are essential for succeeding in law school.
Enroll in courses that enhance your critical thinking and communication skills;
Engage with your peers at special events and activities.
Access a wide range of resources for future lawyers and those pursuing other law-related
careers;
Create close connections to the UBalt School of Law and its opportunities.
You’ll have the option to take a semester-long Kaplan LSAT prep course designed to
help strengthen the skills necessary to succeed on the LSAT.
Dr. Kassner spent part opf his career working in complex civil litigation he was part of the team at the Law office Peter Angelos that
represented the State in its lawsuit against the tobacco industry.
In her words.
"I came to UBalt as a freshman knowing that I wanted to obtain a business degree and
then go on to UBalt's law school. I was naturally concerned about the affordability
of achieving two back-to-back degrees, but UBalt's Early Entry Option provided the
flexibility to cut out an entire year of expenses while still getting the degrees
and quality education that I wanted."
SYDNEY COMITZ J.D. '17, B.S. '15 (business administration) cum laude graduate of the UBalt School of Law
ADMISSION INFORMATION
What is your path to law school?
Finish your undergraduate degree and your law degree in a minimum of just six years.
This option allows you to begin your first year of law school while fulfilling the
requirements of your last year of undergraduate study.
You must be enrolled in one of six University of Baltimore bachelor's programs to
qualify. The following UBalt majors qualify:
You can take advantage of this speedy route to a law career if you:
have a cumulative cross-institutional grade point average of 3.50* or better and earn an LSAT score of 150* or better as computed by the Credential Assembly Service.
-OR- have a cumulative cross-institutional grade point average of 3.0* or better and earn an LSAT score of 152* or better as computed by the Credential Assembly Service.
NOTE: To receive your bachelor's degree, you must apply for graduation during the
last semester of your first year of law school.
*subject to change
You can be presumptively admitted into the entering class of the UBalt School of Law
following your earning your degree if you:
are a graduate of a University of Baltimore undergraduate program
have a cumulative cross-institutional grade point average of 3.35* or better as computed by the Credential Assembly Service and earn an LSAT score of 150* or better
-OR- have a cumulative cross-institutional grade point average of 2.75* or better as computed by the Credential Assembly Service and earn an LSAT score of 152* or better.
*subject to change
Complete the 90 undergraduate credits required for your degree (but don’t wait till
you’ve completed them to start thinking about this option)
Complete a minimum of 36 credits at UBalt, excluding AP, IB, DSST, CLEP or challenge
examinations.
Complete all lower- and upper-division general-education requirements.
Apply to the UBalt School of Law (applications must be received by April 1 for admission the following fall; you are always encouraged to apply before March 1); admission is for the fall semester only (note that the law school cannot make an
admission decision until you have completed 75 credits of undergraduate coursework).
Take the LSAT no later than February of the calendar year in which you’d like to enter
law school.
To receive your bachelor's degree, you must apply for graduation during the last semester of your first year of law school.
Answers to the character and fitness questions on the UBalt School of Law application
can affect your eligibility for Presumptive Admit. If you answer yes to any of the
questions about academic and disciplinary probation, criminal offenses, civil suits
or employment termination, you are not eligible for Presumptive Admit. Instead, your
application will be forwarded to the admissions committee for a complete review.
Acceptance into the UBalt School of Law does not guarantee placement into any particular
law school program. You could be admitted to the full-time day program, part-time
day program or evening program.
The law school reserves the right to increase or decrease the required grade point
average and LSAT score on an annual basis.
For more information about these options, contact the Office of Law Admissions at
410.837.4459 or lawadmissions@ubalt.edu.
