Apply for the UMD Customs Entry Writer Training Program
This 12-week, 100-hour program is open to all UMD students, undergraduate and graduate, and gives you the skills to work at the frontline of international trade compliance.
Seats are limited. Register by Sunday, September 14!
What You’ll Learn
• Classify goods and apply trade law (great prep for pre-law & policy students)
• Learn how to file U.S. Customs entries in industry software
• Navigate trade regulations, tariffs, and government agency requirements
• Craft professional client communications & compliance reports
• Handle real-world trade challenges: audits, penalties, and disputes
Why It Matters
• Pre-Law & Public Policy: Exposure to trade law and U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
• Supply Chain & Business: Practical logistics, valuation, and compliance skills
• Communications: Translate complex regulations into clear client messaging
Format
• Tuesdays Online: Live instruction & exercises
• Fridays In-Person: Hands-on practice, group work, and simulations
• Capstone: File a full U.S. Customs entry + Mock Broker Exam
Career Impact
• Pathway into customs brokerage, international trade compliance, and logistics
• Advantage for grad/law school applications
• Networking with industry mentors &; guest speakers
