With incredible programs and practical experiences in the heart of Kansas City, you can expect you'll be prepared to take on what's next.
Our experienced faculty attorneys prepare you to be a well-rounded lawyer with programs that focus on distinct specialty areas, including:
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.
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.
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.
Take an in-depth look into your future legal education at UMKC by attending an upcoming virtual information session.
Take individual tours with our student emissaries, meet with our admissions team or join a class with online, in-person and recorded visit options.
Address
500 E. 52nd St.
Room 1-101
Kansas City, MO 64110
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.
