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About UMKC Law

UMKC School of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. Learn about our achievements and how we can help you succeed as a law professional.

Why UMKC Law

UMKC Law History

Founded in 1895 as the Kansas City School of Law by a group of young, local attorneys who understood the fundamental importance of access to the practice of law through legal knowledge and skills, UMKC School of Law is one of only six American law schools to have produced both a President of the United States and a Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

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When you're here, you learn from the best. Our faculty are world-class experts in their fields.

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