UM Carey Campuses

The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, located at its main campus in Baltimore, offers a comprehensive range of legal education programs designed to prepare students for diverse careers in law. As a leading institution, the school emphasizes both theoretical and practical training, ensuring graduates are well-equipped to navigate complex legal challenges.

The primary offering is the Juris Doctor (JD) program, a rigorous three-year curriculum that covers foundational areas of law such as constitutional law, contracts, torts, property, and criminal law. Students can tailor their education through a variety of concentrations, including business law, environmental law, health law, and intellectual property law. The school also offers dual-degree programs, allowing students to combine their JD with other graduate degrees such as an MBA, MSW, or MPH.

In addition to the JD, the school provides a Master of Laws (LLM) program for both domestic and international students seeking advanced legal training in specialized fields. Key LLM specialties include cybersecurity law, crisis management, and international law. The curriculum is designed to deepen expertise and foster critical thinking in a global legal context.

Students also benefit from experiential learning opportunities, including clinics, externships, and moot court competitions. The school's clinical programs are particularly renowned, covering areas such as immigration, criminal defense, and civil rights, allowing students to gain hands-on experience while serving the community.

• Juris Doctor (JD) with multiple concentrations
• Master of Laws (LLM) in specialized fields
• Dual-degree programs combining JD with other graduate degrees
• Clinical programs in immigration, criminal defense, and more
• Externships and moot court for practical experience