Legal Professional Development Institute
Stand out from the crowd. Earn a Certificate in Professionalism.
The Legal Professional Development Institute (LPDI) is a co-curricular program that offers you the opportunity to receive professional skills training from attorneys, and earn a Certificate in Professionalism.
Professionalism Certificate Requirements:
PROGRAM SCHEDULE FOR 2012-2013
Thursday, August 30, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
The Business of Law
David Daneman, Esq.
Partner, Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP
Thursday, September 13, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Professional Identity & Career Satisfaction
Ronald H. Weich, Esq.
Dean, University of Baltimore School of Law
Wednesday, October 3, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Social Media for the Job Search & Beyond
Gary H. Leibowitz, Esq.
Member, Cole, Schotz, Meisel, Forman & Leonard, P.A.
Thursday, October 18, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Professional Etiquette
Rachel T. McGuckian, Esq.,
Principal, Miles & Stockbridge, P.C.
Thursday, November 29, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Stress Management
Dr. Gina L. Sager, M.D.
Wednesday, February 13, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Networking & Relationship Building
Matthew P. Kraeuter, Associate, Saul Ewing LLP; and
James R. Walsh, Esq., Partner, Mandel, Liff & Walsh
Wednesday, February 27, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Essential Business Skills for Lawyers
Francis J. Gorman, Esq., Partner, Gorman & Williams
Wednesday, March 13, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Leadership Skills for Lawyers
Donald A. Rea, Esq., Partner, Saul Ewing LLP
Thursday, March 28, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Developing Cultural Competency
Yoanna X. Moisides, Esq.
Assistant Director of Advocacy for Training and Pro Bono, Legal Aid Bureau, Inc.
Wednesday, April 17, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Excelling in the Legal Workplace
Jason L. Groves, Esq.
Executive Vice-President & General Counsel, Medifast, Inc.
- Twenty hours of pro bono service, as part of the Pro Bono Challenge.
- Eight hours of Legal Professional Development Institute (LPDI) programming. Select additional programs offered by the LCDO will satisfy this requirement.*
- Ten hours of career development skills training. LCDO programming on job search skills and/or career exploration will satisfy this requirement. Select law school events and student-organized programs will be approved for the certificate program each semester.*
- Attendance at two approved bar association, Inns of Court, and other legal professional association meetings or events off-campus.
- Completion of two 30 minute mentoring meetings.
*Members of the Classes of 2013 and 2014 need to complete 4 hours of LPDI programming and 4 hours of career development skills training.
How to Participate:
- Complete LPDI registration form.
- Then keep track your pro bono service and skills training in Symplicity.
- When you have completed your requirements, submit your completed checklist and application to Alyson Todd, and receive your Certificate in Professionalism!