School of Law
Kansas City, MO
446
Students
Urban
Setting
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School of Law
Overview
University of Missouri–Kansas City / School of Law is located in Kansas City, MO, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration (JD/MBA) | ||
| Master of Laws (LL M) | ||
| Juris Doctor (JD) | ||
| Juris Doctor/Master of Laws (JD/LL M) | ||
| Master of Laws/Master of Public Administration (LL M/MPA) | ||
| Juris Doctor/Master of Public Administration (JD/MPA) |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 25 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 159 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam LSAT Thesis (for general) |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
588
Applied
154
Accepted
154
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | March 1st | March 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | LSAT | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 (for general), 2.7 (for taxation) | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | LSAT | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans |
Student Body
446
Total Graduate Students
9%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
90%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 8.07% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4.93% |
| White or Caucasian | 75% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.22% |
| Asian | 1.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 1.35% |
| Unknown | 2.69% |
Gender
Male (56%)
Female (43%)
Faculty
45
Total faculty
Full-time (36)
Part-time (9)
Male (26)
Female (19)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Family and children's issues, litigation, estate planning, urban law, business, tax entrepreneurial law |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110-2499
United States
Kansas City, MO 64110-2499
United States
Contact
Barbara Glesner Fines
Acting Dean
Email: glesnerb@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-2380
Fax: 816-235-5276
Acting Dean
Email: glesnerb@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-2380
Fax: 816-235-5276