The Early Entry Law specialization—also known as Prelaw, Business—provides eligible students a pathway to expedite their
legal careers. This option aligns with your B.S. in Business Administration program
requirements, with the unique feature of completing your senior year as a first-year
student in the UBalt School of Law.
This 3+3 accelerated option is best suited for freshman admission. At UBalt we also
have an option that streamlines admission to the UBalt School of Law for our top students.
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Pursuing UBalt's Pre-Law Options is a strategic career move. The University of Baltimore offers qualified students the opportunity to select the
Law School Early Entry option (a.k.a. Prelaw) to accelerate their careers. This specialization
follows the requirements for your bachelor's in Business Administration but requires
you to complete your senior year as a first-year UBalt School of Law student.
Speak to a School of Business academic adviser or visit the UBalt School of Law's Pre-Law webpage to find out if you are eligible for this program.
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A Clear Advantage
Finish your undergraduate degree and your law degree in a minimum of just six years.
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.
Another option is called the Presumptive Admit Option. It's different than the Early-Entry
option but still allows you to consider law school.
Admission Information
What is your path to law school?
Finish your undergraduate degree and your law degree in a minimum of just six years.
This option allows your first year of law school to fulfill the requirements of your
last year of undergraduate study if you are enrolled in the B.S. in Business Administration.
You can take advantage of this speedy route to a law career if you:
NOTE: To receive your bachelor's degree, you must apply for graduation during the
last semester of your first year of law school. You must apply to the UBalt School of Law by Feb 15 of your junior year to be considered for admission.
*subject to change
You can be presumptively admitted into the entering class of the UBalt School of Law
following your business degree if you:
are a graduate of a University of Baltimore undergraduate program
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 Feb. 15 for admission the following fall; you are always encouraged to apply earlier); 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.
To receive your bachelor's degree, you must apply for graduation during the last semester of your first year of law school.
Answers to the character and fitness questions on the UBalt School of Law application
can affect your eligibility for Presumptive 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 Presumptive 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.
This program goes beyond time-saving in education, providing a comprehensive curriculum.
In addition to business fundamentals, you'll learn about auditing financial statements,
conflict resolution, contract development and more. Explore the intersection of business
and law across various domains such as administrative law, antitrust law, intellectual
property law, international law, labor and employment law and many others.
Here are a few reasons why business education is a great way to prepare for law school.
Analytical Skills and Critical Thinking: A business administration degree heavily emphasizes analytical skills, problem-solving,
and critical thinking. These skills are essential for success in law school, where
students must analyze complex legal cases, identify key issues, and construct persuasive
arguments.
Understanding of Business Concepts: Business administration courses cover a wide range of topics, including finance,
accounting, marketing, and management. This knowledge can be invaluable in legal practice,
particularly in areas like corporate law, tax law, and intellectual property law.
Professional Skills and Work Ethic: Business administration programs often involve internships, group projects, and presentations,
which help students develop strong communication, teamwork, and time management skills.
These skills are crucial for success in law school and beyond.
Employment of lawyers is projected to grow 8 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than
the average for all occupations.
About 39,100 openings for lawyers are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who
transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
Going to law school after business school is a strategic career move — and a path
that many top students take. After completing both degrees, our graduates find rewarding
careers in various positions and industries, both in and outside of field.
Common Roles
Accountant
Attorney
Auditor
Compliance Expert
Financial Analyst
Fraud Examiner
Government Agent
Personal Financial Planner
Leveraging Business and Law a Calculated Advantage
I felt fully prepared to take on and navigate law school during what would have been my senior year thanks to the high quality of the professors at the UBalt Merrick School of Business.
