Our broad-based curriculum provides students with an in-depth knowledge of taxation, excellent research skills, and the development of the necessary practical skills to become outstanding tax attorneys. UMKC offers an LL.M. in Taxation and an LL.M., General with Estate Planning Emphasis.
In addition to the excellent faculty, our program offers a number of benefits, including an accelerated course of study and affordability. The combined program allows students to earn an LL.M. on an accelerated basis, generally requiring only one additional semester beyond the J.D. degree.
Students at other law schools may apply to transfer to the UMKC School of Law and enroll in the J.D./LL.M. program as they pursue a J.D. at UMKC.
Alternatively, students may apply to the program in their fourth semester of law school and enroll at UMKC for their fifth and sixth semester as visiting students. After receiving the J.D. degree from the student’s home law school, the qualified student may continue at UMKC as an LL.M. student. Students must ensure the courses taken at UMKC will be credited at their home law school.
The UMKC School of Law and the Henry W. Bloch School of Management partner to offer a joint J.D. and MPA degree. Students who earn both degrees choose to pursue a wide range of career opportunities in state and local government, community organizations and administration roles.
By participating in this program, students can reduce the number of semesters needed to complete both degrees. Students advance in each school toward its respective degree and may apply for graduation to either school upon meeting the requirements, whether the requirements for the other school’s degree have been met.
There are no special admission requirements for entry into the joint J.D./MPA program. Students apply following the application process for each school. Students may take advantage of the program provided that, by the end of their first academic year (or two years in the case of a law student taking a part-time schedule), admission has been secured to both degree programs.
Students should develop a planned program of courses and submit the plan to each school for approval. The plan must meet the J.D. and MPA degree requirements.
The UMKC School of Law and the Henry W. Bloch School of Management partner to offer a joint J.D. and MBA degree. Students who earn both degrees are particularly well-positioned to successfully pursue a wide range of career opportunities as business owners, highly valued employees, or as professional advisers to business clients.
By participating in this program, students can reduce the number of semesters needed in order to complete both degrees. Students advance in each school toward its respective degree and may apply for graduation to either school upon meeting the requirements, whether the requirements for the other school’s degree have been met.
There are no special admission requirements for entry into the joint J.D./MBA program. Students apply following the application process for each school. Students may take advantage of the program provided that, by the end of their first academic year (or two years in the case of a part-time or flex law student), admission has been secured to both degree programs.
Students should develop a planned program of courses and submit the plan to each school for approval. The plan must meet the J.D. and MBA degree requirements.