Academics
Academic Excellence
6:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Opportunities for personalized instruction, mentorship and meaningful relationships
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Top-Ranked Programs
Includes family law, trial advocacy, technology law, business law and tax law, as ranked by PreLaw magazine
Top 15
In Legal Writing
As ranked by U.S. News and World Report in 2024
Juris Doctor Program
Our dedicated 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. Our emphasis areas provide for the opportunity to pursue a career in a legal specialty with the guidance of faculty members who have experience in these fields.
Master What's Next
Master of Laws
Our Master of Laws (LL.M.) program integrates foundational courses for internationally trained law students with courses in the J.D. program to support advanced legal study. Emphasis areas: business and entrepreneurial law, child and family law, criminal law, estates and trusts, intellectual property, international law, litigation, tax law and U.S. law.
Master of Legal Studies
Whether you’re navigating regulatory environments, managing risk or driving organizational compliance, the online Master of Legal Studies (MLS) equips you with the legal expertise to become a leader in your profession. The program is tailored to busy professionals who want to advance in their careers or transition to a field that values legal expertise.
Life-Changing Experiences
Practice Law While Learning
We provide a variety of opportunities to work with clients and gain hands-on experience, including field practice, clinics, pro bono work and collaborative projects.
Study Abroad
Spend a semester immersed in the study of law in a different country through several programs organized by law school consortia, or you can organize your own overseas experience through UMKC's partner schools in Asia, Europe and South America.
Support Resources
Academic Support
We offer a number of programs designed to teach valuable skills and strategies for success during law school and throughout your career.
Bloch Law Library
The law library supports the legal research needs of our campus community through collections, databases and public service resources.
Bar Preparation
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.
Career Services
Career Services can help you find meaningful employment through our employer partnerships and by offering career insights and professional development resources
Our Student-Focused Faculty
"UMKC Law students are intellectually inquisitive and have an overwhelming quest for knowledge. The recognition that the future of the law is in our students' hands continues to inspire my teaching."
— Kenneth Ferguson, Law Professor