Overview

Upon completion of a JD degree, graduates of Maryland Carey Law will demonstrate competence in the following learning outcomes at the level needed for admission to the bar, and for effective and ethical participation in the legal profession as an entry level attorney.

Learning outcomes

By the time of graduation each student at the University of Maryland will demonstrate the ability to:

understand key concepts in substantive law, legal theory, procedure, and legal practice
perform competent legal analysis and reasoning
demonstrate competence in other professional skills needed for competent and ethical participation as a member of the legal profession
identify sources of fact and law, perform research, assess legal materials and evidence critically, and apply legal rules in a variety of legal and factual contexts
understand the importance of considering available options for dispute prevention and resolution
communicate effectively about legal matters, both orally and in writing, in objective and persuasive styles, to a variety of audiences
identify, frame and address legal problems from differing perspectives
collaborate effectively with others in a variety of legal contexts
understand the role and responsibility of laws, lawyers, and legal systems in achieving justice for society and individuals, including those who lack access to effective legal representation
apply knowledge of professional ethics to identify and address legal issues in representation of clients and performance of duties as an officer of the courts
apply professional judgment through self-reflection and conduct consistent with the legal profession's values and standards

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Civil Procedure
Contracts
Torts
Lawyering
Legal Research
Constitutional Law: Governance
Property
Criminal Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

85 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 59 other PhDs in Legal Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible to apply for admission to the Juris Doctor program at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, you must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or expect to graduate during the current academic year.

A completed application for a first-year JD applicant consists of the following:

Application Form
Application Fees
Standardized Test Score: A valid score from either the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
All official undergraduate and graduate transcripts
Two letters of recommendation
Credential Assembly Service
Personal Statement
Résumé
Optional Essay
Admissions Interview
Attachments
Signature and Date

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

53210 USD / year

≈ 53210 USD / year
Out-of-State

53210 USD / year

≈ 53210 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

24876 USD / year

≈ 24876 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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