Admitted J.D. Students

Congratulations on your admission to UMKC School of Law! Please browse this special section of our website dedicated to you to find orientation information, Kansas City highlights, financial reminders and law school programs that will help you ensure success during your three years here. As always, feel free to contact us with questions. We look forward to seeing you!

Admitted Students' Day

Join us on Saturday, March 7, and enjoy an opportunity to interact with your peers and the UMKC Law community. The day will include a mock class, financial aid information, opportunities to speak with faculty and deans, visit with current students, learn about academic and student organization offerings, and attend a reception with alumni.

Future Student Day

This event is a unique opportunity for you to explore our esteemed institution, connect with faculty and current students, and gain valuable insights into the enriching academic journey that awaits. This is an exclusive event tailored for individuals who have been invited to interview for admission to UMKC Law. Register by clicking on the Future Student Day that works best for you. Please only register for one date. Each day will begin at 10 a.m. and finish by 1:30 p.m.

Preparing for Law School

Seat Deposit

Two $250.00 non-refundable seat deposits will be required to ensure your seat in the class for 2026, and this amount will be credited toward your tuition bill. If you are a Summer or Fall Start student and were admitted prior to March 15, the first $250.00 will be due April 1. If you are a Summer Start student, the second $250 seat deposit is due May 1. For Fall Start students, the second $250 is due May 15. For those admitted after March 15, please refer to your admittance email letter or your Applicant Portal for your seat deposit deadlines.

Pay for your seat deposit

Enrollment

The enrollment process will not begin until mid-April for Summer Start students and mid-summer for Fall Starters; detailed information and instructions on how to enroll in classes will be sent to students who have paid both seat deposits shortly before enrollment opens. Admitted students will begin receiving information from the University about their Single Sign On (SSO), i.e. User ID, sometime in the spring. Once students are successfully set up with their SSO and password, they will also be able to gain access to the University’s Pathway system through which students access all academic information, including enrollment.

Please note: Entering first-year law students will be assigned their specific courses and sections, with the exception of Summer Start students. Incoming students will receive an email with their section and course assignments, and there will be a ‘hold’ on enrollment until these section assignments have been sent out.

Financial Aid Loans

Applicants should apply for financial aid as soon as possible after October 1, 2026. You should apply online at Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Our Title IV School Code is 002518. If you require a paper application, please contact the financial aid office at finaid@umkc.edu.

*If you are a Summer Start student, you will also need to file a FAFSA for the 2025-2026 year for summer loans. If you already filed with your undergraduate institution, make sure you have added UMKC as a recipient.

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid Presentation by Mark Corona, a UMKC Financial Aid specialist. Note: Full-time law students are not allowed to work in their first year, so the work study information in the video does not apply. Questions about financial aid can be directed to the UMKC Financial Aid Office. Please contact any of their coordinators at finaid@umkc.edu or 816-235-1154.

Watch the Financial Aid Presentation by Mark Corona

The investment in your law degree begins even before your first day of classes. AccessLex is a national organization whose goal is to provide information about the cost of law school. They have put together the Paying for Law School guide to help better prepare you for the financial undertaking.

Scholarship Applications

Although most scholarships at UMKC School of Law do not require a separate application, there are a few that do. Learn more about additional scholarship applications for the 2026-2027.

Free Scholarship Search Tools

The following are resources to search for external scholarships. The law school will also post external scholarship opportunities as we receive them.

Official Transcripts

If you did not have a final transcript sent to LSAC, please arrange to have an official final transcript sent to us directly from the undergraduate school you graduated from. The preferred method of submission is electronically to the law school at law@umkc.edu. If your school does not allow electronic submission, they can be mailed to UMKC School of Law Admissions Office, 500 E. 52nd Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64110.

The Law School must receive the official transcript showing your degree by Orientation.

Admissions Supplemental Information

Fall/Summer Admissions Supplement

Important dates

March 7: Admitted Students’ Day
April 1: First Seat Deposit due (Refer to your admission letter if you were admitted after March 15 for your due date)
May 1: Second Seat Deposit due for Summer Starters
May 15: Second Seat Deposit due for Fall Starters (Refer to your admission letter if you were admitted after March 15 for your due date)
May 19-21: Mandatory Summer Orientation
May 26: First day of Summer classes
August 17-20: Mandatory Fall Orientation
August 24: First day of Fall classes

Other Helpful Information

GroupMe

Each year we create a group for the incoming class to start making connections. Please be aware that this group will include students who have been admitted for the Summer and Fall terms.

Kansas City

UMKC Law is located in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, just minutes away from downtown and the multitude of law firms and courthouses on both sides of the Missouri-Kansas state line. Our beautiful city is an ideal, not to mention affordable place to study and practice law, and we are fortunate to have a robust alumni network in and around the city. If you have not yet perused the Life At UMKC section of our website, it has lots of useful information to help you get better acquainted with our law school and community. You can also find further information about UMKC Law and Kansas City in our Why UMKC section.

Our UMKC Law Student Emissaries have created this guide to Kansas City with information about the local area and recommendations for students looking for housing. Google Fiber also has a great guide to Apartments with Google Fiber.

You can also find further information about UMKC Law and Kansas City in our Why UMKC section.

Kansas City Guide

Lastly, if you are new to Kansas City, our local public radio affiliate, KCUR, has a helpful guide.