Welcome Admitted Students
A Message from the Associate Dean for Admissions
Congratulations on your admission to Maryland Carey Law!
I welcome you on behalf of our entire community, and eagerly anticipate you joining us in August 2024.
Whether you plan to pursue traditional legal practice or set your sights on a corporate, non-profit, or entrepreneurial path, Maryland’s nationally-ranked specialty programs and abundant experiential learning opportunities in the second largest legal market in the country provide our students with a strong foundation to excel in their career.
As you decide which law school to attend this fall, I encourage you to join us for our Admitted Student Events, including both virtual and in-person events. We also offer daily tours and weekly class visit opportunities. Lastly, we hope you check out our library of recorded material, including webinars, panels, a virtual tour, and more.
Again, congratulations and I look forward to meeting you soon.
Warmest regards,
Matthew Gavin, Esq.
Associate Dean for Admissions
Contact Us
Our admissions team is here to assist you every step of the way, and we look forward to making the decision-making process easier as you learn more about our programs and services.
Ready to Enroll
Pay Your DepositSeat Deposit 1: $250 due April 16 by 5:00 pm EST
Seat Deposit 2: $500 due June 4 by 5:00 pm ESTExperience Baltimore
Learn MoreView recommendations and a sample itinerary of what to check out when you visit!
Admitted Student Events
Admitted Student In-Person Visit Opportunities
Tours
Daily at 12:00 pm
Join an admissions officer and/or current student for an in-person tour of the law school on daily at 12:00 pm this fall. You must register at least 24 hours in advance. Register here.
If you are unable to tour the law school on those days of the week, we would be happy to work around your schedule. Please email us at admissions@law.umaryland.edu so that we can schedule a personalized visit for you!
Class Visits
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays this Winter and Spring
Prospective students have the opportunity to join us in-person for a law school class this fall. Class visits will take place from Monday, January 15 - Friday, April 5. We cannot accept walk-ins and you must register at least 24 hours in advance. Please see the class schedule below. Register here.
Day | Time | Class | Professor | Room |
Monday | 10:25 am - 11:50 am | Criminal Law | Gray | 205 |
Monday | 1:05 pm - 3:05 pm | Law and Social Change | Goodmark | 108 |
Wednesday | 10:55 am – 11:50 am | Constitutional Law I: Governance | Krishnamurthi | 460 |
Wednesday | 4:20 pm - 5:15 pm | Foundations in Business Law | Van Alstine | 107 |
Friday | 9:50 am - 11:50 am | Property | Monopoli | 205 |
Admitted Student Days
Admitted Student Reception & Day
Friday, April 5, 2024 (evening) - Saturday, April 6, 2024. (Tentative) Registration Information Forthcoming
We are hosting an Admitted Student Weekend featuring an Alumni and Admitted Student Reception on Friday, April 5th followed by Admitted Student Day on Saturday, april 6th Tenative Information is below:
- Friday, April 5th from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Join Maryland Carey Law alumni, students, faculty and staff for a Welcome Reception. Drinks and heavy hors d'ouvres will be served. This is a great opportunity to network and meet members of the legal community in the Baltimore-DC area.
- Saturday, April 6th from 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Join Maryland Carey Law faculty, students, alumni and staff for an Admitted Student Day featuring brunch, an alumni panel, student Q&A, faculty breakout rooms and chat sessions, a resources fair, and a champagne toast and dessert reception.
Washington DC Admitted Student & Alumni Reception
Thursday, February 22, 2024; Registration Information Forthcoming
Join Maryland Carey Law admitted students and alums for a night of mingling and networking in Washington, DC. More information forthcoming.
Admitted Student Preview Day
February 23, 2024; Registration Information Forthcoming
Learn about Maryland’s exceptional academic programs and hear the perspectives of current students, faculty, and administrators as they share what makes our law school unique. Please find a tentative agenda for Admitted Student Preview Day below:
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Mock Class
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Faculty Panel
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Reception and Q&A with Current Students, Faculty, and Staff
Admitted Student Virtual Events
Registration information is forthcoming. However, expect the following virtual events to take place this winter/spring!
Alumni Panel
Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST; Register here
Join Maryland Carey Law alums for a discussion about their experiences at Maryland Carey Law, opportunities to work in DC during law school, Maryland Carey Law's national alumni network, and their careers.
Clinical Law Panel and Q&A
Thursday, February 8, 2024 from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST; Register here
Hear from the Director of Maryland Carey Law's top ten nationally ranked Clinical Law program as well as current students about the 18 clinics offered at Maryland, specific cases/stores from those clinics, and why clinic is important. Learn about why all students who begin law school at Maryland Carey Law as full-time students are required to complete one of the 18 different clinics offered.
Life in the Charm City and DC Opportunities Student Q&A
Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST; Register here
Join Maryland Carey Law students for an overview of life in Baltimore and opportunities in DC. They will discuss neighborhoods in Baltimore, activities to check out if you are in the area, and transportation options. They will also discuss commuting to and interning in DC, and what a typical day looks like for a student working in DC. Then, have your questions answered and meet future classmates in small breakout rooms.
Mock Class and Faculty Q&A
Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST; Register here
Join a Maryland Carey Law professor for a Mock Law School Class. This is a great opportunity to get a preview of what a class will look like during your first year of law school. You can find the class reading here. Plan to have your camera and microphone on during the class.
Housing Webinar
Thursday, April 25, 2023 from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST; Register here
Current students will host a Housing Q&A where they will discuss the pros and cons of living both on and off campus and share information about their experiences living in Baltimore. They will also answer questions regarding housing, living in the city, and student life at Maryland Carey Law.
What to Expect 1L Year Faculty Q&A
Date TBD
Join Maryland Carey Law faculty to learn about 1L Year and what you should do to prepare for law school over the next month. This Zoom event will cover what a typical day looks like for a 1L student and address different topics such as first year classes, staying up-to-date on readings, the Socratic method, 1L extracurricular opportunities, exams, work-life balance, and the atmosphere at Maryland Carey Law.
Community Events
In Person
Virtual
Orientation (Save the date!!)
Mid-August 2024 (Further details forthcoming)
Past Recorded Events
Virtual Tour
You can view a virtual tour of the law school done by two of our students here.
Recorded Virtual Events
Past In-Person Events
Programs
Learn MoreTake a deep dive into specific areas of the law through our nationally recognized specialty programs.
Clinics
Learn MoreDevelop effective practical abilities by combining classroom teaching with actual lawyering experiences.
Experiential Learning
Learn MoreEnhance your learning experience by participating in externships, clinics, or by representing Maryland Carey Law at writing competitions or on one of our many trial or moot court teams.