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Best Law Colleges in Maryland

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We have created a 2019 ranking of the best colleges in Maryland that offer Law degrees to help you find a school that fits your needs. Each school's ranking is based on the compilation of our data from reliable government sources, student surveys, college graduate interviews, and editorial review. In addition, you can view our entire list of all 2 Law schools located within Maryland. We also provide reviews, facts, and questions and answers for schools on our site and offer you access to get valuable information from colleges and universities today.

Best Law Colleges in Maryland for 2019

Rank School Name Location Description   Rating
1 University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD

University of Baltimore offers 1 Law Degree program. It's a medium sized public university in a large city. In 2015, 275 students graduated in the study area of Law with students earning 275 Doctoral degrees.

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2 University of Maryland, Baltimore Baltimore, MD

University of Maryland, Baltimore offers 1 Law Degree program. It's a medium sized public university in a large city. In 2015, 269 students graduated in the study area of Law with students earning 269 Doctoral degrees.

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University of Baltimore University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD
3/5 		23 : 1 6,229
University of Maryland, Baltimore University of Maryland, Baltimore Baltimore, MD 4 : 1 6,329

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  • Grand Canyon University
    Program Descriptions
    • B.A. in Government with an Emphasis in Legal Studies
    • B.A. in Government with an Emphasis in State and Local Public Policy
    • B.S. in Justice Studies
    • B.S. in Public Safety and Emergency Management
    • M.S. in Criminal Justice: Legal Studies
    • M.S. in Leadership: Disaster Preparedness & Executive Fire Leadership
    • Master of Public Administration with an Emphasis in Government and Policy
    B.A. in Government with an Emphasis in Legal Studies
    The fascinating and expansive arena of law represents diversity among academic backgrounds. From the paralegal professions to the demanding rigor of law school, the legal domain shares a common set of interdisciplinary themes that are essential for success in these disciplines. Rooted in the study of politics, policy and law, GCU's government degree in legal studies blends an interdisciplinary curriculum with communication, philosophy and business. It serves as a pre-law degree that offers a foundation in ethical leadership and the knowledge to excel in law school.
    B.A. in Government with an Emphasis in State and Local Public Policy
    As the 21st century drives us forward, a push toward greater transparency and effective governance reflects upon the standing of distinguished policy makers and administrators in the legislative branches. The age of information and the innovative, open forums of communication – blogs, social media and the internet as a whole – demand a comprehensive understanding of the political forces in this arena. The bachelor's degree in government for state and local public policy envisions strong political leadership, which improves and makes a difference in the lives of people in their communities. The program, which serves as an alternative to a political science degree, explores the scope of governance and democracy through patterns of political behavior.
    B.S. in Justice Studies
    Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies prepares students to enter careers in law enforcement, governmental and private agencies, research, social work, political science, and a variety of other fields. Graduates will be able to describe the components of the justice system from a systems perspective, including function, organization, issues, practices, and interrelationship of law enforcement agencies, the courts, and the corrections system.
    B.S. in Public Safety and Emergency Management
    Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Public Safety and Emergency Management program is a bachelor’s degree completion program that provides a theoretical and applied approach to the professional education of students, while ensuring relevance to the homeland security and public safety industries. The program emphasizes the fundamentals of emergency management while providing an interdisciplinary course of study in the skills and practices of emergency planning and management. Candidates for the degree include those working in or desirous of working in one of several fields, including emergency management, fire protection, emergency medical response, law enforcement, environmental health and safety, and other related fields. The program highlights the application of research methodology; the utilization of communication skills at the personal, professional, and public level; and the development of professional skills and knowledge in the fields of public safety and emergency management.
    M.S. in Criminal Justice: Legal Studies
    The Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a Legal Studies emphasis is designed for students seeking to expand their understanding of the law, social order and justice. This program also prepares students for work in legal foundations where in-depth research on legal and social issues is carried out.
    M.S. in Leadership: Disaster Preparedness & Executive Fire Leadership
    Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Leadership with an Emphasis in Disaster Preparedness and Executive Fire Leadership provides students with the skills to develop professionally and gain self-confidence in their own leadership styles. The program offers an opportunity for graduates of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program (NFA-EEOP) to complete a graduate degree. Students learn to integrate a conceptual foundation for an executive leadership role that emphasizes the immediate application of ethical and practical leadership skills as well as disaster preparation and crisis management. Environmental issues directly related to leadership skills development and content required of leaders in the area of emergency public safety and disaster preparedness will also be addressed.
    Master of Public Administration with an Emphasis in Government and Policy
    The Master of Public Administration with an emphasis in Government and Policy prepares students for careers in the public sector. The program is targeted at individuals working or desirous of finding employment in all levels of government. The core coursework gives students the opportunity to apply administrative skills in the areas of economics, leadership, human capital development, and governance within the public sector environment. Emphasis courses will challenge students to identify and provide solutions for the unique issues facing public sector organizations in the areas of financial management, inter-agency cooperation, policy and law.
  • Northcentral University
    Program Descriptions
    • MBA: Criminal Justice
    • MBA: Homeland Security
    • DBA: Criminal Justice
    • DBA: Homeland Security: Leadership & Policy
    • Ph.D IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: Criminal Justice
    • Ph.D IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: Homeland Security: Leadership & Policy
    • BBA - Homeland Security
    • MS Organizational Leadership - Criminal Justice
    MBA: Criminal Justice
    The MBA Criminal Justice Specialization offers students a unique insight into the operational and organizational structure of police agencies. Students can expect exposure to concepts that are readily applicable to a law enforcement setting. Many graduates utilize their knowledge and learned skills in managerial positions. Students may find professional employment opportunities in law enforcement agencies and private security firms.
    MBA: Homeland Security
    This specialization is focused on the preparation of senior managers of law enforcement, public safety, and emergency medical care and disaster preparedness agencies for positions of executive leadership in the field of homeland security. The specialization courses span the spectrum of management, budgetary rules, personnel, and critical issues relating to crisis management and terrorism prevention and response. The final specialization project will assess competencies learned within the previous specialization courses. Graduates are prepared to assume management positions in government from local to federal levels.
    DBA: Criminal Justice
    The DBA Criminal Justice Specialization uniquely prepares the student for executive roles within law enforcement and private security. Students will analyze and problem-solve current issues in criminal justice. Graduates in this field will apply their skills as decision-makers within police and allied agencies.
    DBA: Homeland Security: Leadership & Policy
    This doctoral specialization is focuses on developing senior leaders of public administration, law enforcement, public safety, and emergency medical care and disaster preparedness agencies for executive leadership positions in the field of homeland security. Students are provided with a rigorous educational opportunity to research and explore advanced concepts and methods, and apply theory and emerging concepts to real world issues through innovative approaches to complex problems. Students will choose from a number of courses that cover terrorism, strategy, intelligence, emergency management, and critical infrastructure security issues. Students will complete a final written research project demonstrating the ability to conduct an investigation on a workplace problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend a plan of preventative action. Graduates are prepared to assume senior executive positions in government from local to federal levels with an emphasis on the practical application of concepts.
    Ph.D IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: Criminal Justice
    The DBA Criminal Justice Specialization uniquely prepares the student for executive roles within law enforcement and private security. Students will analyze and problem-solve current issues in criminal justice. Graduates in this field will apply their skills as decision-makers within police and allied agencies.
    Ph.D IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: Homeland Security: Leadership & Policy
    This doctoral specialization is focuses on developing senior leaders of public administration, law enforcement, public safety, and emergency medical care and disaster preparedness agencies for executive leadership positions in the field of homeland security. Students are provided with a rigorous educational opportunity to research and explore advanced concepts and methods, and apply theory and emerging concepts to real world issues through innovative approaches to complex problems. Students will choose from a number of courses that cover terrorism, strategy, intelligence, emergency management, and critical infrastructure security issues. Students will complete a final written research project demonstrating the ability to conduct an investigation on a workplace problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend a plan of preventative action. Graduates are prepared to assume senior executive positions in government from local to federal levels with an emphasis on the practical application of concepts.
    BBA - Homeland Security
    Homeland Security remains a growing and important career field. If you are ready to take your homeland security career to a higher degree, Northcentral University's School of Business and Technology Management offers Homeland Security specialized degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our online learning environment supports your personal and professional lifestyle, while allowing you to pursue a rigorous education designed to help you gain the knowledge and skills you need to advance in your field.
    MS Organizational Leadership - Criminal Justice
    The criminal justice system is a vast, billion-dollar industry with many growing opportunities for those with higher degrees and leadership skills. In this MBA specialization you will focus on developing the advanced competencies and analytical capabilities needed to seek management and leadership positions in correctional institutions, law enforcement and the court system. At the end of your program, you will complete a final written research project, demonstrating your ability to conduct an investigation on a workplace problem, identify an area for intervention,

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Degree Level Program Length Colleges Graduates
Doctoral 1-2 year Length 2 Colleges 544 Graduates
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