Last updated: May 2026
The information below highlights the outcomes, opportunities, and strengths that define the J.D. experience at Maryland Carey Law. Together, these facts show how students are supported in the classroom, in professional development, and through practical training.
Rankings
Maryland Carey Law is nationally recognized for its excellence in legal education.
Areas of Study
- #6 Health Law
- #18 Environmental Law
- #31 Criminal Law
- #40 Constitutional Law
- #41 International Law
Experiential & Skills-Based Learning
- #8 Clinical Training
- #8 Dispute Resolution
- #24 Trial Advocacy
Program Type
- #13 Part-time Program
- #62 Best Law Schools
Rankings are based on results from U.S. News & World Report - 2026.
Location
Maryland Carey Law’s location provides convenient access to both Baltimore’s city center and the broader Baltimore–Washington region, expanding opportunities for professional engagement during law school.
City Center
The school’s central setting gives students access to key legal institutions while connecting the law school to a broader academic community.
- Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards
- Within walking distance of:
- U.S. Immigration Court
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court
- U.S. District Courthouse
- Maryland Attorney General’s Office
- Circuit Court of Baltimore City
- Among seven professional schools on the University of Maryland, Baltimore campus
Region
The Baltimore–Washington corridor offers access to a wide range of employers and externships, with transit options that make the region easy to navigate.
- The country’s second-largest legal market
- Access to externships in state and federal government agencies and offices, nonprofits, NGOs, and trade associations
- Numerous transit options, including Amtrak and MARC trains, UMB Shuttles, CityBus, BaltimoreLink, and other MTA buses
- 15-minute drive to Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshall International (BWI) Airport
Employment
Maryland Carey Law graduates achieved strong employment outcomes across diverse career paths and continued education. The following shows where they worked or studied within ten months of graduation.
2025 Graduating Class Employment Data
- 97% were employed or pursuing another graduate degree
- 95% of employed graduates obtained employment in Bar Required and J.D. Advantage jobs
- 33% were employed in judicial clerkships
- 39% were employed in law firms, with 41% working in large firms with more than 100 attorneys
- This does not include those who deferred their firm employment due to clerkships.
- 27% were working in public interest, government, education, or other business and industry jobs
ABA Disclosures
For a comprehensive list of where our graduates obtain employment and our latest ABA Employment Report, please view our ABA Required Disclosures.
2025 Entering Class
The entering class brings together students with a range of backgrounds, shaping a learning environment that supports thoughtful discussion, peer learning, and engagement with the issues lawyers encounter in practice.
Incoming Class Statistics
These figures provide a snapshot of the entering class’s academic profile and enrollment structure.
- Median LSAT: 164
- Median UGPA: 3.72
- 229 students: 208 full-time / 21 part-time
Demographics
These figures reflect information shared by members of the entering class and offer a fuller picture of the incoming cohort.
- 59% women
- 24% LGBTQ+-identifying
- 14% first-generation college graduates
- 42% students of color
- 26% graduated college in 2025
- Age range: 20–52 (average age: 25)
- 27 states, 7 countries, and 121 colleges represented
Academics
Areas of Study
Browse Study TopicsCourses and focus areas let students engage many of today’s most important legal topics.
Clinics
See Practical TrainingHands-on legal work connects classroom learning with client-centered practice.
International Programs
View Opportunities AbroadInternational experiences add global perspective to legal education.