Start your career at UMKC School of Law where education extends beyond campus into the heart of Kansas City, providing you with rich hands-on learning experiences, bar preparation and direct access to a thriving legal community.

Our Value Makes Us Stand Out

What Our Students Say

“Getting that real-life understanding of how it actually is working in the legal field while still in school helps figure out if you actually like that area of law. I figured out that I love sports law.”

Annmarie Orlando

UMKC School of Law (J.D.'24)

Our Alumni Speak from Experience

Our Achievements Drive Your Success

Badges describe the UMKC rankings including Best Value Law School and Top School for Family Law, Technology Law, Business Law, Tax Law and Trial Advocacy and a Best Grad School for Law Legal Writing by 2024 U.S. News and World Report. 

UMKC Law School Wins National Military Trial Competition

Mock trial team defeated seven schools in first-of-its-kind competition

UMKC Staff Honored at Annual Ceremony

2025 Staff Awards celebrate achievements and service milestones

Five Top Priorities from UMKC 2025 State of the University

Chancellor announces School of Dentistry expansion plans

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.