Our dedicated Juris Doctor (J.D.) faculty attorneys, top-ranked emphasis areas and practical, real-world experiences in the the heart of Kansas City will prepare you to be a well-rounded lawyer.
We help you find meaningful employment through our employer partnerships and by offering career insights and professional development resources.
Our emphasis areas provide you with the opportunity to pursue a career in a legal specialty area with the guidance of faculty members who have experience in these fields.
Enhance your legal skills and gain in-depth knowledge in a specific area of law. Our LL.M. program integrates foundational courses designed for internationally-trained law students with courses in the J.D. program to support advanced legal study. Emphasis areas include Business and Entrepreneurial Law, Child and Family Law, Criminal Law, Intellectual Property, International Law, Litigation, Tax Law and U.S. Law.
Deepen your legal knowledge and broaden your impact in another field without becoming a lawyer. Whether you’re navigating regulatory environments, managing risk or driving organizational compliance, the M.L.S. equips you with the legal expertise to confidently lead in today’s complex world. This part-time format is tailored to busy professionals who want to advance in their careers or transition to a field that values legal expertise.
We offer a number of programs designed to teach valuable skills and strategies for success during law school and throughout your career.
The law library supports the legal research needs of our campus community through collections, databases and public service resources.
Prepare for your bar exam with an online commercial bar prep program and supplemental in-person courses that are covered by your tuition and fees.
UMKC School of Law is approved by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions of the American Bar Association, 321, North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654, 312-988-6738.
