Mailing address: 1420 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
Street address: 1401 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
Phone: 410.837.4468 | Website: law.ubalt.edu
Introduction
The University of Baltimore School of Law, part of the University System of Maryland, prides itself on personalized service, top-level teaching, and small class sections. The School of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. UB's law alumni, numbering over 13,000, provide a valuable professional network for students and graduates.
The University of Baltimore School of Law is committed to community involvement, public interest, access to justice, and diversity. Students are prepared to lead and to serve many sectors of society and the common good. The School of Law provides students a rigorous grounding in legal theory and doctrine. It also teaches professional skills and provides a host of practical experiences to help its graduates flourish in the 21st-century legal marketplace.
The School of Law also has several academic centers to foster in-depth research in selected specializations, such as international and comparative law, family law, sports law, law and medicine, and applied feminism.
Baltimore affords the advantages of an important legal center, with many law firms, government offices, nongovernmental organizations, and federal and state courts. The School of Law is located in the city's Mount Vernon Cultural District, a short distance from Baltimore's bustling downtown and the scenic Inner Harbor. Situated in a public transportation hub, the School of Law is easy to access, while our location next to Baltimore’s Penn Station allows students to reach Capitol Hill in only an hour by rail.
The School of Law offers two Master of Laws programs. The Graduate Tax Program, begun in 1987, offers an LLM in Taxation and a Certificate in Estate Planning (along with an MS in Taxation). Since its inception, the Graduate Tax Program has graduated more than 500 LLM and MS students. The Master of Laws in the Law of the United States (LLM LOTUS) program, housed at the Center for International and Comparative Law since 2003, provides core courses on US law for attorneys who earned their first law degree outside of the United States.
Law School Enrollment
Total law school enrollment is approximately 1,050, with 650 full-time and 400 part-time students.
Physical Facilities
The brand-new, state-of-the-art John and Frances Angelos Law Center houses classrooms, moot court and mock trial rooms, offices for faculty and student organizations, meeting rooms, and a large law library. It also is home to UB's law clinics and academic centers.
The Law Library
Regular library hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am–11:00 pm; Friday, 8:00 am–8:00 pm; Saturday, 9:00 am–8:00 pm; Sunday, noon–11:00 pm - 11 professional librarians, 7 support staff; reference service available 7 days a week
- A 357,000-volume print collection, emphasizing US primary and secondary legal materials
- A full range of electronic resources, including major legal databases Westlaw, Lexis, and Bloomberg Law; specialty legal databases; and interdisciplinary resources
- Carrels and conference rooms available for individual and group study
- Computer labs and wireless network available to students, faculty, and staff
- Interlibrary loan services, including direct borrowing privileges at all University System of Maryland libraries
Housing
Most students live close to UB's urban campus in private apartments. The university has made arrangements with several nearby housing complexes to provide students affordable, convenient living options. Rent in the Baltimore area is very reasonable for a US city of its size.
LLM Programs/Areas of Specialization
The University of Baltimore School of Law offers programs for an LLM in the Law of the United States, an LLM in Taxation, and a Certificate in Estate Planning. A first degree in law must be completed before entering any of these programs. For those without a first degree in law, the University of Baltimore offers the alternative of a Master's degree in Legal and Ethical Studies.
Master of Laws in the Law of the United States (LLM LOTUS)
Lawyers who have earned their first degree in law outside the United States are eligible to study in the LLM LOTUS program. Students learn about the laws and legal system of the United States, gain insight into the American legal profession, and refine valuable skills in legal analysis, research, and writing. Our students include those on F-1 student visas, permanent residents, other immigrants, and naturalized US citizens. For students whose immigration status permits, part-time study is available. An intensive, weeklong orientation program is held in August.
The LLM program requires completion of 30 credits of coursework and can be done in two semesters. Students elect one of two tracks of study: US Practice or Elective Concentrations. Both include required courses: Introduction to the Law of the United States and Legal Analysis, Research, and Writing (LARW). The US Practice track requires certain core doctrinal courses, which teach students the fundamentals of the American legal system. The US Practice track allows graduates to sit for the bar examinations in New York; Washington, DC; and Maryland. The Elective Concentrations track allows study of specific areas of the law: business law, criminal practice, estate planning, family law, intellectual property, litigation and advocacy, public service, and real estate practice.
LLM LOTUS Snapshot
- Online application available through LSAC
- Complete applications are processed within three weeks of receipt
- Application fee: $75
- Letters of recommendation: two required
- Transcripts required for applicants with international law degree; use of the LSAC LLM Credential Assembly Service is suggested
- All postsecondary transcripts required for applicants with a US degree
- Official score report from TOEFL or IELTS if English is not the applicant's native language and if he or she is not a graduate of a US regionally accredited institution. TOEFL score may be sent to LSAC if the applicant is using the LLM Credential Assembly Service
- Approximately 20 students participate in this program each year
- Tuition for the program if taken in two semesters is approximately $20,000
Contact Information
For additional information, please visit the LLM LOTUS website, or contact:
Eric Easton
Director, LLM Program in the Law of the United States
1420 North Charles Street, AL 526
Baltimore, MD 21201
USA
Phone: 410.837.4874
E-mail: LLMAdmissions@ubalt.edu
Master of Laws in Taxation (LLM in Taxation)
The University of Baltimore School of Law and Merrick School of Business offer a unique graduate program leading to the LLM in Taxation for attorneys and an MS in Taxation for accountants. It is the only program of its kind in Maryland. Offering the program jointly through the law and business schools provides the broad training needed by today's tax practitioners. It also permits lawyers and accountants to interact, providing an especially rich experience for both.
Thirty credits are required for the LLM in Taxation. Students can receive advanced credit toward the LLM degree—up to 15 credits of qualifying tax courses taken while enrolled in a JD program at an ABA-approved law school. The curriculum includes required courses on fundamental income taxation, partnership taxation, corporate taxation, tax policy, tax procedure, and tax research, along with several elective course offerings. To accommodate the busy schedules of working lawyers and accountants, UB offers classes on weekday evenings. Students generally take one or two classes per semester and can complete the degree part time in two to three academic years.
LLM in Tax Snapshot
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis by the Graduate Tax Program Office. Typically an admission decision is made within three weeks of the date the application is complete.
- The application deadlines are as follows: August 1 for fall semester; December 1 for spring semester; May 1 for summer session. Applications completed after these dates may be considered, but preference is given to those received by the deadline.
- Online application available through LSAC.
- To apply, submit the following:
- application for admission to the LLM in Taxation;
- nonrefundable $35 application fee;
- one copy of official transcripts from each law school attended, except the University of Baltimore;
- for applicants who are not graduates of the University of Baltimore School of Law, one letter of recommendation evaluating the candidate's potential for success in the program; and
- if claiming Maryland residency for tuition purposes, the Maryland In-State Residency Status Form.
- Approximately 80 LLM and MS students are currently enrolled in the program.
- Tuition for the entire 30-credit program is approximately $38,000 (in-state) and $52,000 (out-of-state). Total tuition is reduced for students receiving advanced LLM credit.
Contact Information
For additional information, please visit the Graduate Tax Program website, or contact:
Fred Brown
Director, Graduate Tax Program
1420 North Charles Street, AL 1112
Baltimore, MD 21201
USA
Phone: 410.837.4470
E-mail: ubgradtax@ubalt.edu
Certificate in Estate Planning
The University of Baltimore School of Law offers a post-JD program that leads to a Certificate in Estate Planning. The program aims to satisfy the specialized and advanced educational needs of individuals who seek to practice in the area of estate planning. Students will complete 12 credits of coursework to receive a Certificate in Estate Planning. The curriculum includes required courses on estate and gift taxation, estate planning, and income taxation of estates and trusts. Students may complete the Certificate in Estate Planning as a stand-alone program or in conjunction with the University of Baltimore LLM in Taxation program.
Certificate in Estate Planning Snapshot
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis by the Graduate Tax Program Office. Typically an admission decision is made within three weeks of the time the application is complete.
- The application deadlines are as follows: August 1 for fall semester; December 1 for spring semester; May 1 for summer session. Applications completed after these dates may be considered, but preference is given to those received by the deadline.
- Online application available through LSAC.
- To apply, submit the following:
- application for admission to the Certificate in Estate Planning program;
- nonrefundable $35 application fee;
- one copy of official transcripts from each law school attended, except the University of Baltimore;
- for applicants who are not graduates of the University of Baltimore School of Law, one letter of recommendation evaluating the candidate's potential for success in the program; and
- if claiming Maryland residency for tuition purposes, the Maryland In-State Residency Status Form.
- Tuition for the entire program is approximately $15,000 (in-state) and $21,000 (out-of-state).
Contact Information
For additional information, please visit the Certificate in Estate Planning website, or contact:
Fred Brown
Director, Graduate Tax Program
1420 North Charles Street, AL 1112
Baltimore, MD 21201
USA
Phone: 410.837.4470
E-mail: ubgradtax@ubalt.edu
Financial Aid
The School of Law offers a limited number of partial scholarships to LLM LOTUS students based on academic merit. Applicants who wish to be considered should so indicate on the application form. The School of Law welcomes applications from recipients of Edward S. Muskie Fellowships, Fulbright Scholarships, and other scholarship organizations. Applicants who are Maryland residents may be eligible for in-state tuition rates. The University of Baltimore provides loans through federal, state, and institutional sources to help eligible students meet educational expenses.
Student Services and Organizations
UB offers a broad array of academic support services to students:
- The Office of Student Services helps students with administrative and personal issues.
- The School of Law's director of academic support holds skills-development sessions.
- The Office of Technology Services assists students with learning software and support technology and has some equipment available for loan.
- UB's Achievement and Learning Center offers free writing consultations and conversation partners to students for whom English is a second language.
The University of Baltimore School of Law is home to more than 30 student organizations that reflect the array of personal and professional interests of law students. These groups organize a number of academic and social events throughout the academic year and are open to all students.
LLM LOTUS students are part of the law school community yet form a tight bond as a group. They meet informally with law school staff to share news and to ask questions. In addition, alumni and students interact and have a social networking group on
LinkedIn.
Career Services
The Law Career Development Office (LCDO) helps law students articulate, develop, and attain their professional goals. It offers a range of traditional and innovative services and programs designed to facilitate the career-planning efforts of our students, and to maximize their potential for employment. LLM LOTUS students face unique challenges in the United States in exploring career and experiential opportunities to complement their scholarly pursuits.
A further mandate of the office is to expand and maintain the law school's nationwide employer network. The office maintains a law firm database and is actively involved in all aspects of job development. LCDO services are available to LLM students beginning in August.
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