Francis King Carey School of Law
The Francis King Carey School of Law at the University of Maryland is located in Baltimore, Maryland. The law school has been accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) since 1930.
Acceptance Rate
30.8%
Tuition & Fees In-State / Out-of-State
$38K / $55K
Students With Grants
87.7%
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
74.9% / 88.9%
Learn about topics such as the degrees that you can pursue at Francis King Carey School of Law and what it takes to get into the JD program.
Acceptance Rate
30.8%
Median LSAT
163
Median GPA
3.73
First-Year Class Enrollment
203
Acceptance Rate
Degrees:
- JD
- LLM
- MS in Law
Joint/Dual Degrees:
- JD/MA (Criminal Justice)
- JD/MALA (Liberal Arts)
- JD/MBA (Business Administration)
- JD/MBE (Bioethics)
- JD/MCP (Community Planning)
Certificates or Concentrations:
- JD Certificate in Cybersecurity and Crisis Management Law
- Certificate of Concentration in Environmental Law
- Health Law Certificate
- Business Law Track
- Criminal Law Track
JD
Early Decision: Feb 1, 2025
Priority: Apr 1, 2025
Regular: Aug 1, 2025
LLM
Priority: Apr 1, 2025
Regular: Jul 14, 2025
MS in Law
Spring (priority): Nov 1, 2024
Spring (regular): Dec 1, 2024
Fall (priority): Apr 1, 2025
Fall (regular): Aug 1, 2025
LSAT
GPA
First-Year Class Enrollment
Demographic Distribution By Race
Demographic Distribution By Gender
First-Year Section Size: 55
Student/Faculty Ratio: 3.59:1
Total JD Enrollment: 644
Total Non-JD Enrollment: 67
Cost & Financial Aid
Learn about the cost of attending Francis King Carey School of Law and the availability of financial aid.
Tuition & Fees In-State / Out-of-State
$38K / $55K
Living Expenses On Campus
$27K
Living Expenses Off Campus
$33K
Students With Grants
87.7%
In-State Tuition & Fees
Living Expenses
Students With Grants
Median Grant Amounts
Conditional Scholarships Offered: No
Conditional Scholarships Awarded: 0
Conditional Scholarships Reduced/Eliminated After 1 Year: 0
Extracurriculars
Learn about the opportunities that Francis King Carey School of Law offers outside the classroom.
Journals:
- Maryland Law Review
- Journal of Business & Technology Law
- Journal of Health Care Law & Policy
- Maryland Journal of International Law
- University of Maryland Law Journal of Race, Religion, Gender and Class
Clinics:
- Consumer Bankruptcy Clinic
- Consumer Protection Clinic
- Criminal Appellate Clinic
- Criminal Defense Clinic
- Decarceration Initiative Clinic
Student Associations:
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Team
- American Constitution Society for Law & Policy
- Asian Pacific-American Law Student Association
- Baltimore Outreach for Student Success
- Black Law Students Association
Moot Court/Legal Skills Competitions:
- Fall Moot Court Competition
- Morris Brown Myerowitz Moot Court Competition
- Health Law Regulatory & Compliance Competition
Other Opportunities:
- Thurgood Marshall Trial Team
- National Trial Team
- Interscholastic Moot Court Teams
- Externships
- Study Abroad at University of Aberdeen - Aberdeen, Scotland
Learn about the bar passage rate of Francis King Carey School of Law alumni and the career paths that they have pursued.
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
74.9% / 88.9%
Graduates Employed
96.6%
Graduates in Jobs Requiring Bar Passage
77.9%
Graduates in Law Firm Jobs
32.4%
Employment Status
Employment Type
Top Three States of Employed Graduates
500 W. Baltimore St.
Baltimore, MD 21201-1786
Baltimore, MD 21201-1786
Most of the statistical data comes from various ABA required disclosures spreadsheets. Consult our data guide for more details about certain items on this page.
