The Office of Law Admissions and the admissions committee review applications as they become complete. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure all materials are received by the Office of Law Admissions.
Check your application status online on the LSAC website.
Checklist for Visiting Students | Checklist for International Students
Checklist for Transfer Students
Checklist for First-Year Applicants
| Checklist for First-Year Applicants | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Task | Requirement | |||||||
| All Undergraduate & Graduate Transcripts | Send to CAS | Required for Decision | |||||||
| LSAT Score | Send to CAS | Required for Decision | |||||||
| Two Recommendation Letters | Send to CAS | Required for Decision | |||||||
| Personal Statement | Send with Application | Not required for decision but recommended | |||||||
| Resume | Send with Application | Not required for decision but recommended | |||||||
| Maryland Residency Form | Send with Application | Not required for decision but necessary to determine Maryland state residency status | |||||||
Checklist for Transfer Students
Students in good standing at other ABA-approved law schools may transfer after one full year of coursework. Students who have completed two years of law school should consider applying as a visiting student. Coursework completed with a grade of C (2.0) qualifies for transfer. To transfer either half of a two semester course, both semesters must be completed with a grade of at least a C (2.0). Students may transfer up to 29 credits.
| Checklist for Transfer Students | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Task | Requirement | |||||||
| Current LSDAS Report | Request from CAS |
Required for Decision | |||||||
| Official Law School Transcript showing 18 or more credits |
From current Law School |
Required for Decision | |||||||
| Letter of Good Standing from current Law School |
Send with Application | Required for Decision | |||||||
| Personal Statement | Send with Application | Not required for decision but recommended | |||||||
| One Letter of Recommendation | Send to CAS | Required for Decision | |||||||
| Maryland Residency Form | Send with Application | Not required for decision but necessary to determine Maryland state residency status | |||||||
Checklist for Visiting Students
Students with One Year of Law School
If you have completed one year of study at an ABA-approved law school you may visit for the summer session. You must supply a letter from the dean of your home institution stating that:
- you are a student in good standing
- you may visit for the term
- you may transfer all credits successfully completed at UBalt School of Law
Submit the Maryland Residency Form to be considered for in-state tuition.
Students with Two Years of Law School
If you have completed two years of study at an ABA-approved law school you may apply to visit for the final year of law study. You must supply a letter from the dean of your home institution. The letter must state that you:
- are a student in good standing
- you may visit for the term
- you may transfer all credits successfully completed at UBalt School of Law back to your home institution
You must also submit a personal letter stating the basis for your request including the hardship or compelling circumstances. Submit the Maryland Residency Form to be considered for in-state tuition. You may not earn more than 30 credits at the University of Baltimore School of Law.
Checklist for International Students
Additional requirements for international students.
If you have attended a university or college outside of the United States or Canada you should follow the process for a first-year applicant. Foreign credentials (transcripts) will be evaluated as part of your CAS report.