Undergraduate students at The University of Baltimore have clear routes to the UBalt School of Law
As an undergraduate at The University of Baltimore, you have easier, faster, and less expensive routes to law school—if you can meet the requirements described below for Automatic Admit or Early Entry.
You can be automatically admitted to The University of Baltimore School of Law following your graduation from UBalt if you:
- are a graduate of any University of Baltimore undergraduate program
- have a cumulative cross-institutional grade point average of 3.5 or better as computed by the Credential Assembly Service and earn an LSAT score of 150 or better OR a cumulative cross-institutional grade point average of 3.0 or better as computed by the Credential Assembly Service and earn an LSAT score of 154 or better.
If you meet these requirements and you’re interested in Automatic Admit:
- apply to the UBalt School of Law (applications must be submitted by April 1 for admission the following fall; you are always encouraged to apply before March 1).
- take the LSAT no later than February of the calendar year in which you’d like to enter law school.
Applicants who do not meet these deadlines or the Automatic Admit requirements will still be reviewed by the UBalt School of Law in the same manner as any other applicants applying for admission to the law school, and will be considered as part of UBalt's rolling admission process.
You can be admitted to the UBalt School of Law even before you get your undergraduate degree from UBalt -- saving you time and money -- if you:
- are enrolled in one of the following majors:
B.S. in Business Administration
B.A. in Philosophy, Law and Ethics
B.A. in Policy, Politics and International Affairs
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- have a cumulative cross-institutional grade point average of 3.5 or better and an LSAT score of 150 or better as computed by the Credential Assembly Service OR a cumulative cross-institutional grade point average of 3.0 or better and an LSAT score of 154 or better as computed by the Credential Assembly Service.
Note that Early Entry can allow you to finish your undergraduate degree and your law degree in as few as six years. And you will also be able to pay the undergraduate tuition rate for your first fall and spring in law school rather than the higher law school tuition rate -- if, and only if, you are applying for Early Entry as a UBalt undergraduate student who entered UBalt as a freshmen and remained continuously enrolled. Academically qualified students may qualify for an even more attractive institutional aid package; consult with the Office of Financial Aid prior to making any financial decisions.
Speak to your program adviser as soon as possible if you're interested in the Early Entry option. Your adviser can help you make sure that you complete all the requirements for your bachelor's degree and your major, and meet all necessary deadlines. (If you do meet all the requirements and deadlines, your first year of law school will count as the last year of your bachelor's degree program.)
NOTE: To receive your bachelor's degree, you must apply for graduation during the last semester of your first year of law school.
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If you’re enrolled in the B.S. in Business Administration program and are interested in this option
Know that you can take advantage of this option only if you are continuously enrolled at the University of Baltimore from your undergraduate major into your law school education. Consult the Guide to Graduation for Pre-Law, Business Administration.
To pursue this option:
- Complete the 90 undergraduate credits required for your degree (but don’t wait till you’ve completed them to start thinking about this option)
- Complete a minimum of 36 credits at UBalt, excluding AP, IB, DSST, CLEP or challenge examinations.
- Complete all lower- and upper-division general-education requirements.
- Apply to the UBalt School of Law (applications must be received by April 1 for admission the following fall; you are always encouraged to apply before March 1); admission is for the fall semester only (note that the law school cannot make an admission decision until you have completed 75 credits of undergraduate coursework).
- Take the LSAT no later than February of the calendar year in which you’d like to enter law school.
For more detailed information about your major’s requirements for this option, contact your academic adviser.
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If you’re enrolled in the the B.A. in History; the B.A. in Legal Studies; the B.A. in Philosophy, Law, and Ethics; B.A. in Politics, Policy and International Affairs; or the B.S. in Criminal Justice, and are interested in this option
Once you’ve completed 60-75 credits with a grade point average of 3.50 or better, begin communicating with your program director about your intentions.
Know that you can take advantage of this option only if you are continuously enrolled at the University of Baltimore from your undergraduate major into your law school education.
To pursue this option:
- Complete the 93 undergraduate credits required for your degree (but don’t wait till you’ve completed them to start thinking about this option).
- Complete a minimum of 33 credits at UBalt, excluding AP, IB, DSST, CLEP or challenge examinations.
- Complete all lower- and upper-division general-education requirements.
- Apply to the UBalt School of Law (applications must be received by April 1 for admission the following fall; you are always encouraged to apply before March 1); admission is for the fall semester only (note that the law school cannot make an admission decision until you have completed 75 credits of undergraduate coursework).
- Take the LSAT no later than February of the calendar year in which you’d like to enter law school.
For more detailed information about your major’s requirements for this option, contact your academic adviser.
The GRE Option for UBalt School of Law
Currently, the School of Law only accepts LSAT sores for applicants applying for Early Entry. Students with GRE scores may apply for regular admission.
An applicant submitting only GRE scores who is admitted to the School of Law and then takes the LSAT will have their application returned to the admissions committee for a new review and the previous admission may be rescinded on the basis of the LSAT score. Applicants who have taken both GRE and LSAT, if the LSAT was taken in the past five years, will need to submit both scores. In such cases the law school will give greater weight on the LSAT score.For applicants submitting only GRE scores, there is no cut-off score but successful applicants will generally have scores that place them at the 56th percentile or above. GRE tests include separately-scored sections on Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. In making admissions decisions, the law school will place the most emphasis on the applicant's highest score among these sections.
Important Additional Details
Answers to the character and fitness questions on the UBalt School of Law application can affect your eligibility for Automatic Admit. If you answer yes to any of the questions about academic and disciplinary probation, criminal offenses, civil suits or employment termination, you are not eligible for Automatic Admit. Instead, your application will be forwarded to the admissions committee for a complete review.
Acceptance into the UBalt School of Law does not guarantee placement into any particular law school program. You could be admitted to the full-time day program, part-time day program or evening program.
The law school reserves the right to increase or decrease the required grade point average and LSAT score on an annual basis.
For more information about these options, contact the Office of Law Admissions at 410.837.4459 or lawadmissions@ubalt.edu.