Success in law school includes developing the skills and grit necessary to transfer to your legal career. But you don’t have to do it alone. One-on-one peer support is available through Academic Success Mentors.
The Academic Success Mentor (ASM) Program began in 2022 to provide students with individualized peer support grounded in helping the student develop effective study skills that work for them. Currently enrolled UBalt law students may meet with an ASM for one-on-one assistance to discuss note-taking, outlining, study aids , time management, prioritization, case briefing, and more.
Click on the Appointment Tool lightbulb icon in the UBalt portal under the “Legal Academic Success Mentors” schedule to book an appointment. Appointments are available all days of the week morning, afternoon, and evening.
Academic Success Mentor Biographies
The following students from the School of Law have been appointed as Academic Success Mentors for the Spring 2024-2025 semester. Look for their names on the “Legal Academic Success Mentors” schedule on the Appointment Tool lightbulb in the UBalt portal.
Ouranitsa Abbas
Ouranitsa Abbas graduated from the University of Baltimore in May 2024 with a J.D./M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Management and a Trauma-Informed Graduate Certificate after having completed an Organizational Leadership Graduate Certificate in 2022. She works at a local nonprofit with special accreditation from the U.S. Department of Justice to represent immigrants seeking benefits such as U.S. citizenship and protection against deportation. However, one of the most difficult and stressful things Ouranitsa has ever experienced was her 1L year. She joined the Academic Success Program to give back to her fellow students and help them find balance, confidence, and study skills that work for them. In addition to serving as a Head Academic Success Mentor, Ouranitsa is an Academic Coach and Tutor with UBalt’s RLB Library.
Samira Ehsan
Samira Ehsan graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law in May 2024. Before graduating, she worked with the Academic Success Program for the past several semesters and is now eager to continue to offer guidance and support to students during what was likely one of the most challenging and tumultuous learning adjustments she has had to experience herself. Currently, she works full-time as a law clerk at a Maryland firm specializing in personal injury and workers compensation, and she enjoys spending quality time with her husband and furbabies.
Amanda Fruman
Amanda Fruman is a third-year student at the University of Baltimore School of Law. In addition to being an Academic Success Mentor, Amanda is on the Honor Board, serves on the Executive Board of Law Review as a Production Editor, is the Vice President of the Jewish Law Student Association, works as a Teaching Assistant for ILS and Constitutional Law II. Amanda graduated with honors from Dickinson College, earning a B.A. in Law & Policy and Political Science. Outside of school, she enjoys playing pickleball and backgammon. Amanda is excited to continue working as an Academic Success Program Mentor because she has a passion for working with her peers to find study and organization habits that help them in and out of the classroom and help them in confidence as they navigate law school.
Alter Schnur 
Alter Schnur is a dedicated third-year student at the University of Baltimore School of Law. Alter is committed to making a positive impact in the legal field, particularly in the realm of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Alter worked this past summer for Project HEAL at Kennedy Krieger Institute. Project HEAL specializes in helping families that have children with disabilities. He has a passion for advocating for equal rights and accessibility. Outside of school Alter enjoys football and reading and is currently in multiple Sunday leagues in all different sports. Alter was a part of the Academic Success Program last year and is looking forward to continuing to make a positive impact for the students regarding their success in law school.