University of Baltimore School of Law
General Info
University of Baltimore School of Law, or UB Law, is one of the three colleges that make up the University of Baltimore, which is part of the University System of Maryland. UB Law is one of only two law schools in the state of Maryland, the other law school being the University of Maryland School of Law; both of which are located in downtown Baltimore. UB Law is the larger of the two. UB law is located on the University of Baltimore's main campus in the Mt. Vernon cultural district.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.law.ubalt.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) lawadmissions@ubalt.edu
- (Location) Baltimore, MD
UB Law School Admissions
UB Law School is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 55% of its applicants. Comparatively, Baltimore is Lower than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 1170 | 632 (54.02%) | 200 (17.1%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 2.97 | 3.29 | 3.51 |
| LSAT | 149 | 152 | 155 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $29,184 | $43,002 |
| Part Time | $21,782 | $30,098 |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: $19,950
- Living off-campus: $19,950
- Living at home: $19,950
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: N/A
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: N/A
- Application Fee: $50
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UB Law School Community
UB Law School is considered to have a Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Above Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Baltimore is Below Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 59
- Part Time: 76
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 59
- # Minority Faculty: 18
Ratio
13.2 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: No
- Graduate Housing: No
- Law Specific Housing: No
UB Law School Curriculum
The size of 1L sections affects the quality and consistency of teaching in law schools. Generally with smaller 1L section sizes, students receive more individualized attention. UB Law School 1L section size is 50% smaller than law schools in Maryland and 1% larger than all PUBLIC law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 821
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 215
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 151
- Law Journals: 368
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 6.4%
- Second Year: 2.2%
- Third Year: 0.0%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
UB Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The UB Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 88% with 0% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 93.0%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 38.0%
- Business: 21.0%
- Government: 13.0%
- Public Interest: 5.0%
- Academia: 1.0%
- Maryland: 83%
- District of Columbia: 7%
- Virginia: 3%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 93.0%
- First Time Takers: 285
- Average School: 79.6%
- Average State: 76.5%
- Pass Difference: 3.2%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Maryland: 76.5%
- Passed: 211 of 265 (79.6%)
- State Average: 76.5%
- Difference: 3.2%