School of Law University of Baltimore

The School of Law at the University of Baltimore

The University of Baltimore (UB) School of Law was founded in 1925 and accredited by the American Bar Association in 1972. Today, it is the 6th largest public law school in the nation offering both day and evening courses School curriculum combines substantive course work with practical legal experiences, including clinical and lawyering opportunities. Graduates leave well prepared to enter the legal profession and advocate for positive change.

The "US News and World Report" has ranked UB Law's Clinical Program 23rd in the nation among top law schools. Prominent alumni include nearly one third of Maryland's sitting judges, Maryland First Lady Judge Catherine Curran O'Malley, US Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger III, owner of the Baltimore Orioles Peter Angelos, and prominent professional football agent Thomas Condon.

Certificates, Degrees, and Joint Degrees from the School of Law

Curriculum offered by the UB School of Law covers theory, doctrine, and skills learned through traditional studies, as well as through clinical and lawyering courses.

The UB School of Law offers a Certificate in Estate Planning, as well as 3 degree programs: the Juris Doctorate (JD) program, the Master of Laws (LLM) in Taxation, and the LLM Law of the US-LOTUS. Programs are offered full-time and part-time, during the day and evenings. Applicants that already hold JD degrees may apply as non-degree seeking students.

Students can also complete 5 joint master's/JD programs: the Master in Business Administration (JD/MBA), the Master in Negotiations and Conflict Management (JD/MS), the Master of Public Administration (JD/MPA), the Master of Science in Criminal Justice (JD/MS), and the PhD in Policy Science (JD/PhD).

Exciting Changes for 2013

In April 2013 the University of Baltimore will open the new John and Frances Angelos Law Center. The new law center will bring all of the operations of the school of law under one roof. The new center is dramatic and contemporary. When it opens it will instantly become a Baltimore landmark and one of the greenest buildings in the region. It will feature innovative systems to make optimal use of air, light and water. The building symbolizes our vision of the law as a pathway toward more stable communities, stronger civic institutions, and better relations among human beings.

The new law center isn?t the only change at the school of law. The school welcomed Ronald Weich as the new dean in July 2013. Dean Weich came to the school of law from outside of academia. He has served in both the public and private sector as an attorney. Dean Weich `s experience includes serving as chief counsel to U.S. Senators Edward M. Kennedy and Majority Leader Harry Reid, eight years as a partner in a prominent law firm, and most recently he served in the Obama administration as an assistant attorney general under Attorney General Eric Holder.

Experiential Learning from the School of Law

All students at the UB School of Law are encouraged to participate in the university's many experiential learning opportunities. Clinics, externships, moot court, student fellow programs, and study abroad opportunities are designed to teach students what working in a courtroom is really like, how to build cases, what clients expect from their lawyers, and how to be effective lawyers. Students also regularly participate in externships, university centers, and other programs that focus on local, national, and global issues.



UB houses 9 clinics and 3 externship programs, which provide nearly 200 case opportunities each year. Clinics provide unmatched practical opportunities to licensed student attorneys, as well as generate significant results to low-income clients in Baltimore, Maryland, and beyond. Clinic work includes counseling, interviewing, planning case strategy, and appearing in court or administrative agencies. Externships allow students to work as closely supervised law clerks, and include the Attorney Externship, the Judicial Externship, and the EXPLOR Program.

Activities and Services Available through the School of Law

The School of Law offers several support services to students, including peer support, writing assistance, and feedback on practice exams. Skills workshops are offered throughout the year in small group settings, and address topics like note taking, briefing, and exam essay writing. In addition, students can schedule one-on-one meetings to receive feedback on their academic strengths and weaknesses, as well as any other concerns that affect their learning.

There are over 30 student organizations available through the School of Law, including the American Constitution Society, the Environmental Law Society (ELS), the Jewish Law Student Association (JLSA), Project Hunger, Sigma Delta Kappa, and University of Baltimore Students for Public Interest (UBSPI).

Outstanding Faculty in the UB School of Law

UB Law faculty members are leaders in their respective areas of law, and many are practicing lawyers and public officials who are well known for their extensive legal expertise. For example, Professor Richard W. Bourne has experience as a trial attorney for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, as the director of the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau, and as a teaching fellow at Harvard Law School. He has published extensively on his expert areas of American civil litigation, conflict of laws, and legal education.

Professor Wendy Gerzog is an expert on tax law and estate planning. She joined UB after serving as a teaching fellow at the National Law Center of the George Washington University, and has also testified before the US Senate Finance Committee and the Treasury Department.

Professor Robert Rubinson has previously served as reporter for the Maryland Court of Appeals Ethics Committee and as chair of the Maryland State Bar Association's Section Council on Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar. He currently serves as the director of UB's Mediation Clinic for Families.

Financial Aid Opportunities for Law Students at UB

The financial aid department at the University of Baltimore School of Law helps students invest in their educations. The Office of Law Admissions awards $1.3 million in scholarships annually, and offers students many other sources of financial assistance, including grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. Partial scholarships are available to both new full time and part time students. Students enrolled at least half time can apply for the Federal Work Study Program, which offers flexible work hours, community service opportunities, and the convenience of working close to classes.

University of Baltimore -- Knowledge that Works

Founded in 1925, today UB's schools and colleges provide real-world education in a number of specialized fields. The university uses the city as an extension of the classroom, training nonprofit leaders, assisting government agencies, offering legal research and advice, and conducting a range of community-focused projects. UB continues to grow, and yet its dedication to green building and upgrades means its carbon footprint continues to shrink.

UB is located in Baltimore, Maryland, known as "Charm City." The American Institute of Economic Research has ranked Baltimore among the top 10 college towns in the nation for its quality of life, inspiring academic environment, and professional opportunities for students and graduates. Many cultural and entertainment opportunities are available, including the Inner Harbor, the National Aquarium, historic Fells Point, many arts and music venues, and 2 professional sports stadiums.

• Program in Law of the United States

• Degrees Offered
• Major Degree Levels Offered
• Juris Doctor/Master of Laws (JD/LL M)
  Juris Doctor/Master of Public Administration (JD/MPA)
  Juris Doctor/Master of Science (JD/MS)
  Juris Doctor/Doctor of Philosophy (JD/PhD)
  Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration (JD/MBA)
• Law Juris Doctor (JD)
• Law Of The United States Master of Laws (LL M)
• Taxation Master of Laws (LL M)

• Degrees Awarded
• Master's Degrees Not reported
• Doctoral Degrees 297
• First Professional Degrees Not reported
• Other Advanced Degrees Not reported
• * Shows the number of degrees awarded for the last academic year that data was reported.

• Earning Your Degree
• Part-time study available? Yes
• Evening/weekend programs available? Yes
• Distance learning programs available? No
• Terminal master's degree available? Not reported

• Degree Requirements
• Master's Degrees Not reported
• Doctoral Degrees Not reported
• First Professional Degrees Not reported
• Other Advanced Degrees Not reported

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied2,105
• Accepted853
• Acceptance Rate40%
• Enrolled328
• Applying
• Application Fee - Domestic $60
• Application Fee - International $60
• Electronic applications accepted? Yes
• Applications processed on a rolling basis? Yes
• Application Deadlines
• Type Domestic International Priority Date
• Fall deadline April 1st April 1st Yes
• Winter deadline Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported
• Spring deadline Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported
• Entrance Requirements
• Master's DegreesNot Reported
• Doctoral's DegreesLSAT
• First-Professional's DegreesNot Reported
• Other Advanced DegreesNot Reported
• International DegreesNot Reported

• Tuition & Fees
• In-state tuition *Not Reported
• Out-of-state tuition *Not Reported
• International student tuitionNot Reported
• * Tuition for full-time graduate student per academic year
• Fees
• Per-academic year feesNot Reported
• Per-term feesNot Reported
• One-time feeNot Reported
• * Fees for full-time graduate students
• Financial Support
• Financial award applicants must submitFAFSA
• Application deadlines for financial awardsApril 1
• Types of financial support availableCareer or Field-Related Internships, Federal Work-Study, Financial Support for Part-time Students, Institutionally-sponsored Loans, Scholarship and/or loans

• Gender
• Total Graduate Students1098
• Female Percentage49%
• Male Percentage51%
• Participation
• Total Graduate Students1098
• Part-time Percentage33%
• Full-time Percentage67%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic / Latino4%
• Black / African American8%
• White / Caucasian75%
• American Indian / Alaskan Native0%
• Asian5%
• Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander0%
• Two or more races2%
• Unknown6%

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty178
• Full-time Percentage43%
• Part-time Percentage57%
• Female Percentage38%
• Male Percentage62%

• Existing Research
• Focus of faculty researchPlain view doctrine, statute of limitations, bankruptcy, family law, international and comparative law, Constitutional law
• Externally sponsored research expenditures last yearNot Reported