Orientation 2024

TUESDAY, AUGUST 13 "Welcome to the Legal Profession"
5-6 pm Law School Lobby and lower level		Registration and UB LEADS Dinner Check in at the law school atrium, pick up your name tag, and head to your designated classroom. Dinner is provided with an opportunity to get to know your ILS small group classmates led by upper-level UB LEADS Mentors who will assist you throughout Orientation and through the fall semester. Please complete the 2024 Orientation Registration form by August 4th, and be sure to indicate if you have dietary restrictions (i.e. Kosher, vegan). Attire for the evening is professional, which means students should dress as they would feel comfortable if representing a client in the courtroom.
6-6:45 pm Moot Courtroom		Welcome to the University of Baltimore • Moderated by Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Paul Manrique • Welcome remarks from Dean LaVonda Reed Welcome to the UB Law Community • Student Bar Association President, Michael Tines • Diversity Council Director, Dom Choe • Honor Board Member, Anaisha Ramzey • Administration of Honor Code Pledge, Associate Dean Colin Starger **Prior required “e-signing” of the Honor Code Pledge
6:45 pm Moot Courtroom		Class Photo Capture the excitement of a photo op with the entering class of 2024!
6:45-7 pm Moot Courtroom		UB LEADS (Leadership, Ethics, Academics, Diversity, Service) • Introduction to UB LEADS program, Associate Dean Paul Manrique
7-7:30 pm Moot Courtroom		Featured Speaker Spotlight, Darryl Tarver, Assistant United States Attorney, and Julianne Tarver, Program Counsel, Legal Services Corporation • Here at UB Law, we take great pride in our outstanding network of engaged attorneys, judges, and supporters – many of whom you’ll get to know during your years at the law school. Listen to the unique story of two such featured speakers, and their journeys to the top of the legal profession in Maryland!
7:30-9 pm Law School Lobby		Social Reception • Celebrate the beginning of your law school journey over refreshments with new classmates, UB LEADS Mentors, faculty, and staff. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served as well.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 First-Year Optional Resource Tour and Open House *10:00 am – 1:00 pm*
11 am-1 pm Law School Offices and Law Library	Resource Tours of the Law School and Open House (Optional) Tours begin at 11:00 am and Noon. Students will be led through the law school’s physical space and have an opportunity to meet and greet many of the departments around the law school like the Office of Academic Affairs, the Clinics, Law Career Development Office, Law Library, and several others. Sign up is required via this form. Attire for the day is casual.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14

First-Year Optional Resource Tour and Open House
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

11 am-1 pm
Law School Offices and Law Library

Resource Tours of the Law School and Open House (Optional)
Tours begin at 11:00 am and Noon. Students will be led through the law school’s physical space and have an opportunity to meet and greet many of the departments around the law school like the Office of Academic Affairs, the Clinics, Law Career Development Office, Law Library, and several others.

Sign up is required via this form.

Attire for the day is casual.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 "Professionalism and Law School 101"
5-5:45 pm Law School Classrooms	UB LEADS Dinner Grab dinner in the first-floor atrium, then head back to your designated classroom for a second night of guided discussion with your UB LEADS Mentors with an academic focus to prepare you for day one in the classroom. Attire for tonight is business casual.
5:45-6:15pm Law School Classrooms	First-Year Faculty Introductions • Meet one faculty member from your teaching cohort this fall and learn about their classroom expectations and insights for your first semester as a law student.
6:15-7:00 pm Moot Courtroom	Law School Norms and Intro to the Office of Academic Affairs Team • Continuing Duty to Report and Residency – Assistant Dean Michelle Gunter • Law School Norms – Associate Dean Paul Manrique Professionalism in the Practice and Study of Law • Professor José Anderson
7:00-7:20 pm Moot Courtroom	Academic Skills for Success Effective study skills are essential for law school success, yet students often find their undergraduate experiences have not prepared them for the demands of this new learning environment. In this session, you will learn about (1) features of law school that distinguish it from other educational settings; (2) the unique study skills required for law school; and (3) UB Law’s Academic Success Program. Presented by Director of Academic Success, Professor Marta Baffy
7:20-7:40 pm Moot Courtroom	The Faculty View from the Classroom What is law and how does it work? This session will provide you with a big-picture introduction to the concept of law and its key categories. Topics covered will include the nature of legal argument, the role of rule-based reasoning, and how justice fits into the picture. Presented by Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Dean Colin Starger, Director of Enrollment & Academic Planning, Rhonda Stokes
BREAK	Refreshments and snacks will be served in the lobby outside the Moot Courtroom
8:00-8:20 pm Moot Courtroom	Law Career Development Office & You! Although applying for the first summer job is a long way off, it is never too early to start thinking about your career goals. The Law Career Development Office (LCDO) team will use this session to introduce themselves, talk about the resources they provide, discuss hiring timelines, and reinforce that they are here to support you at every step of your law school journey. The LCDO offers a wide range of resources and programs designed to help you clarify your career aspirations, develop essential professional skills, and successfully transition from law school to practice. Presented by Assistant Dean, Law Career Development, Dina Billian
8:20-8:40 pm Moot Courtroom	360 Student Support You don’t have to walk through your first year of law school alone! There are support systems built into UB Law to assist all students along the way. In this session, you will learn about library resources, how to become involved in student activities and organizations, academic advising, registration, exams, accommodations, and more… Presented by Law Library Director, CJ Pipins, Director of Student Support, Erin Brady, Manager, Evening Student and Advocacy Success, Kris Vicencio, and Student Affairs Coordinator, Abraham Rodriguez

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 “Diversity, Wellness, and Civil Discourse”
5-6 pm Law School Lobby, Outdoor Patio, Lower Level, and 12th Floor	Dinner and Networking with Classmates Find seating wherever you are comfortable with new and old friends alike! Step out of your comfort zone and introduce yourself to a new classmate. Attire for tonight is business casual.
6-6:30 pm Moot Courtroom	Campus Resources An Urban Campus and Public Safety – Jason Kunz, UMBPD Lieutenant Welcome to Baltimore – Jack Danna, Director of Revitalization, Central Baltimore Partnership Title IX and Reporting at UB Law – Tiwana Barnes, Title IX Coordinator and Director of DEI
6:30-7:15 pm Moot Courtroom	1L Wellness Student Assistance Program – Case Manager, Stephen Mogar Lawyer Assistance Program – Lisa Caplan, LCSW-C Counseling Services – Manager, Evening Students and Advocacy Success The Mindful Law Student – Associate Dean Paul Manrique
BREAK	Refreshments and snacks will be served in the lobby outside the Moot Courtroom
7:30-8:00 pm Moot Courtroom	Celebrating Diversity at UB Law Mark Bell – Former Director of Diversity Initiatives at UB Law and Current Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Baltimore County Police Department
8:00-8:45 pm Moot Courtroom	Civil Discourse in the Study and Practice of Law Professor Erica Suter Deputy State's Attorney, Gregg Solomon-Lucas Baltimore City District Court, Judge Geoffrey Hengerer

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 Optional Event *12:00 pm and 2:00 pm (virtual)*
12:00pm Conducted via Zoom	Commuter Student Support Panel (virtual) Many of our full-time and evening students come to Baltimore for law school, but work and live outside the area. If you plan on commuting to UB for class, join this interactive discussion with faculty, staff, and current students who have figured out how to make the commute work for them. Best practices, preferred train times to DC, and easiest drive times will be shared, among other tips and tricks! JOIN US VIA ZOOM
2:00pm Conducted via Zoom	First-Gen Student Panel (virtual) Are you a student who is the first in your family to go to law school or go to college? Are you interested in hearing from other First-Gen students who have successfully navigated their first year in law school? If so, then this is the session for you. Professor Liz Keyes will lead an interactive student panel discussion with both upper level and incoming students. JOIN US VIA ZOOM

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16

Optional Event
12:00 pm and 2:00 pm (virtual)

12:00pm
Conducted via Zoom

Commuter Student Support Panel (virtual)
Many of our full-time and evening students come to Baltimore for law school, but work and live outside the area. If you plan on commuting to UB for class, join this interactive discussion with faculty, staff, and current students who have figured out how to make the commute work for them. Best practices, preferred train times to DC, and easiest drive times will be shared, among other tips and tricks!

JOIN US VIA ZOOM

2:00pm
Conducted via Zoom

First-Gen Student Panel (virtual)

Are you a student who is the first in your family to go to law school or go to college? Are you interested in hearing from other First-Gen students who have successfully navigated their first year in law school? If so, then this is the session for you. Professor Liz Keyes will lead an interactive student panel discussion with both upper level and incoming students.

JOIN US VIA ZOOM

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 "Leadership Retreat and Diversity Workshop" 8:30 am – 4 pm
The capstone event to the UB LEADS onboarding experience culminates at Camp Puh’tok in Monkton, Maryland, where first-year students will have the opportunity to participate in our cutting-edge Leadership Retreat and Diversity Workshop! Unlike the business world, it’s not often you hear lawyers talk about leadership and how to develop young attorneys to run their organizations. At UB Law, we believe this is a critical component to becoming a successful law student and future practitioner. Our Leadership Retreat will break students up into their small group sections to focus on several main topic areas, including teamwork, communication, problem solving, and relationship building. While half the class is working with trained leadership facilitators in small group sessions, the other half will be working on a Diversity Workshop in the main lodge. Every part of the law school experience is enhanced by diversity of people and diversity of ideas. We embrace and celebrate our differences at UB Law, and have designed this workshop to start these important conversations early in your law school career to make you better classmates … and future attorneys. Attire for the day is comfortable warm-weather active apparel. Closed-toe shoes are required. Please note that all activities will be accessible for all ability types.
8:30-9:15 am Law School Building	Gather in the Moot Courtroom in the Law School to get an overview for the day and connect with your UB LEADS small group classmates and Mentors
9:15-10 am Charter Buses	Board charter buses outside the law school with your UB LEADS small group and head north to Camp Puh’tok for the Leadership Retreat and Diversity Workshop
10-10:30 am The Council Ring	Receive a day’s overview from the OAA Team and welcome from Camp Puh’tok Executive Director (and UB Law alum), Alexi Grote, before activities begin.
10:30 am-12 pm Camp Puh'tok Various Locations	Half the class will head out to take on the challenge exercises with trained facilitators and your UB LEADS Mentors, while the other half will stay in the Main Lodge for a Diversity Workshop.
12-1 pm Main Lodge	Lunch break and refreshments with your classmates!
1-2:30 pm Camp Puh'tok Various Locations	Sections will flip activities from the morning and take on the challenge course or the Diversity Workshop in the afternoon.
2:30-3 pm The Council Ring	Return to the Council Ring for a wrap up of the day and individual small debriefs.
3:15-4 pm Charter Buses	Board the buses back to campus and celebrate the end of Orientation Week!

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