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96.8%
60%
Alumni practice law in Kansas City
Gain unparalleled access to Kansas City's robust law network
8+
Clinics plus additional pro bono work
Including Child and Family Services, Access to Housing, Intellectual Property and Tax
Juris Doctor Program
About Our J.D. Degree
Our experienced faculty attorneys prepare you to be a well-rounded lawyer with programs that focus on distinct specialty areas, including:
- Advocacy
- Business and entrepreneurial law
- Child and family law
- Estates and trusts
- Intellectual property law
- International law
- Urban, land use and environmental law
Master's Degree Programs
Master of Laws
Develop your legal skills while gaining a deeper understanding of a specific area of law. Foundational courses designed for internationally trained law students are combined 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.
Master of Legal Studies
Build your legal acumen to use in other industries. Whether you’re navigating regulatory environments, managing risk or driving organizational compliance, the online MLS program equips you with the legal expertise to lead in today’s complex world. The part-time format is tailored to busy professionals wanting to advance their careers or transition to a field that values legal expertise.
Our Achievements
We are among the best law schools in the nation and ranked No. 22 in best value.
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Costs and Aid
Over 90% of our incoming students receive scholarships. This, combined with our affordable tuition, is why we are recognized by PreLaw magazine as a best value urban law school.
Admissions Events
Take an in-depth look into your future legal education at UMKC by attending an upcoming virtual information session.
Schedule Your Visit
Take individual tours with our student emissaries, meet with our admissions team or join a class with online, in-person and recorded visit options.
Contact Us
Have questions? Need help with your application? Send a message to law@umkc.edu, call 816-235-1651 or reach out to one of our Law Admissions team members.
Meet the Admissions Team
Breana Boger Director of Law Admissions Phone: 816-235-5378 Email: bogerb@umkc.edu
Rosana Challacombe Associate Director of Law Admissions Phone: 816-235-1677 Email: challacomber@umkc.edu
Kelsey Meline Law Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator Phone: 816-235-6264 Email: kmnhz@umkc.edu