School of Law
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law@umkc.edu
http://www.umkc.edu/law/

Mailing Address

University of Missouri-Kansas City
School of Law
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110-2499

Dean:

Ellen Y. Suni

Associate Deans:

Jeffrey B. Berman

Jeffrey Thomas

Barbara Glesner Fines

This catalog covers the academic programs of the School of Law. Prospective students should be aware that the School reserves the right to make changes in admission requirements and other specifications in the catalog. All statements in this publication are announcements of present policies only and are subject to change at any time without prior notice. They are not to be regarded as offers to contract.

• General Information
  • History
  • Accreditation
  • Academic and Professional Training at UMKC
  • Law Building
  • Law Library
  • Study Spaces in Suites
  • The School of Law in the Community
  • The Law Foundation
  • Nondiscrimination Policy
  • Disabled Student Services
  • Admission to the Bar
  • Law Alumni Association
  • Continuing Legal Education
  • Career Services
• Administrative Rules
  • Snow Policy
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Parking
• Activities and Services
  • Urban Mission
  • Professional and Social Activities
  • Scholarly Publications
  • Competitions
  • Fee Information
  • Financial Aid
• Juris Doctor Degree Program
  • Admissions
    • Criteria for Admission
    • Admission Process
    • LSAT/LSDAS
    • Prerequisites
    • Matriculation Options: Full-Time and Part-Time Progress
    • Admission With Advanced Standing
    • Admission Without Undergraduate Degree
  • Scholarships
    • Scholarships Based on Merit
    • Assistance to Students with Financial Need
    • Minority Nonresident Scholarships
    • Prizes and Awards
    • Law Book Publishers
    • Other
    • Research Assistantships
  • Academic Support and Success
  • Academic Rules and Regulations
    • Attendance
    • Examinations and Grades
    • Credit in Lieu of Grade Option
    • Appeal of Grades
    • Withdrawal from Courses
    • Scholastic Probation and Dismissal
    • Latin Honors
    • Dean's Honor List
    • Acceleration
    • Employment by Juris Doctor Degree Candidates
• Juris Doctor Degree Requirements
  • Student Learning Outcomes
  • Required Courses
  • Graduation Requirements
• Emphasis Areas
  • Business & Entrepreneurial Law
    • Emphasis Area Description
    • Emphasis Area Requirements
      • Admission Requirements
      • General Requirements
      • Curriculum Requirements
      • Graduation Requirements
  • Child and Family Law
    • Emphasis Area Description
    • Emphasis Area Requirements
      • Admission Requirements
      • General Requirements
      • Curriculum Requirements
      • Graduation Requirements
  • International, Comparative & Foreign Law
    • Emphasis Area Description
    • Admission Requirements
    • Program Requirements
  • Litigation
    • Emphasis Area Description
    • Emphasis Area Requirements
      • Admission Requirements
      • General Requirements
      • Curriculum Requirements
      • Graduation Requirements
  • Urban, Land Use and Environmental Law
    
    • Emphasis Area Description
    • Emphasis Area Requirements
      
      • Admission Requirements
      • General Requirements
      • Curriculum Requirements
      • Graduation Requirements
• J.D./MBA and J.D./M.P.A. Combined-degree Programs
• Combined-Degree (J.D./LL.M.) Programs
• Master of Laws Degree
  • Admissions
  • Non-Degree Candidates
  • Master of Laws Degree Requirements
    • Combined J.D./LL.M. Degree Programs
    • Curriculum, Master of Laws (Taxation)
    • Curriculum, Master of Laws (General)
    • Curriculum, Master of Laws (General) with Estate Planning Concentration
    • Curriculum, Master of Laws (Urban Affairs)
    • LL.M./M.P.A. Joint Degree Program
    • Academic Rules and Regulations
    • Fee Information
    • Financial Aid
    • Scholarships
  • Master of Laws Degree for Foreign Students
    • Admissions
      • Eligibility
      • Admissions Process
    • Degree Requirements
    • Curriculum
    • Academic Rules and Regulations
      • Attendance, Examination and Withdrawal from Courses
      • Grading
    • Fee Information
    • Financial Aid
    • Scholarships
    • Additional Information
  • Law Courses