ABA Required Disclosures

In compliance with the American Bar Association’s standards, the following information about the Law School and the J.D. program is provided to current and prospective students.

ABA Standard 504:

Qualifications for Admissions to the Bar

In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction.  Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners.

Standard 509 (c):

i. Refund Policies

ii. Curricular Offerings, Academic Calendar, and Academic Requirements 

iii. Policies Regarding Transfer of Credit Earned at Another Institution of Higher Education 

Standard 509 (e):

The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law is approved by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654, 312-988-6738.

Standard 510:

Student Complaints Regarding ABA Compliance

Learning Outcomes

Mission Statement

The University of Maryland Carey School of Law strives to develop outstanding professionals educated in the law.  Through excellent teaching in both classroom and clinical settings, the school seeks to prepare our students for productive leadership and professional roles in the law, public service, business, and government, in Maryland, the nation, and beyond. In their capacity as scholars, members of the faculty contribute to the development of law-related knowledge and enhanced understanding of the functioning of law and justice.  We underscore our public responsibilities as lawyers and our connection to the broader community by enhancing access to justice, by providing pro bono legal services, and by serving as a resource for members of the profession and others who work to achieve justice and a better-functioning society.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of Maryland Carey Law will demonstrate competency in the following:

• Knowledge and understanding of key concepts in substantive and procedural law;
• Legal analysis and reasoning, legal research, effective communication about legal matters, both oral and in writing, and the ability to identify and frame legal problems from multiple perspectives;  
• Exercise of proper professional and ethical responsibilities to clients and the legal system; and
• Other professional skills needed for competent and ethical participation as a member of the legal profession.