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UBalt Law Hosts Wil Haygood in Conversation with Dean LaVona Reed on "The War Within a War: The Black Struggle in Vietnam and at Home"

February 13, 2026

The University of Baltimore School of Law had the extraordinary honor of hosting acclaimed author and journalist Wil Haygood for a moving conversation about his new book, The War Within a War: The Black Struggle in Vietnam and at Home.

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UBalt Law Hosts Symposium on Maryland's Expanded Voir Dire Pilot Program

February 11, 2026

The University of Baltimore School of Law recently hosted From the Bench to the Bar: Unveiling the Voir Dire Pilot Program, a timely and substantive symposium examining Maryland’s Expanded Voir Dire Pilot Program and its potential impact on jury selection and the administration of justice across ...

Paul Rodriguez and Stephen Cirino stand together in a bright, modern atrium at the University of Baltimore School of Law. Both are smiling and dressed in professional attire, reflecting a welcoming and collegial environment. The contemporary space, with open balconies and suspended light installations, highlights the school’s vibrant academic community and spirit of connection.

Alumni Spotlight: Q and A with Paul Rodriguez, J.D. ’17.

February 9, 2026

UBalt Law alumni put their education to work in meaningful ways. Class of 2017 graduate, Paul Rodriguez, exemplifies how hands-on learning translates into practice-ready advocacy. An Assistant Solicitor with the City of Baltimore Department of Law, Paul works in the Litigation and Land Use practi...

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UBalt Law Swears In Spring 2026 Clinical Law Student Attorneys

January 30, 2026

The University of Baltimore School of Law’s Clinical Law Program held its Spring 2026 Rule 19-220 Swearing-In Ceremony on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in the Warnken Moot Courtroom, formally welcoming a new cohort of student attorneys into clinical practice, where they will represent clients for ...

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Applications Now Open for 'Rise to the Challenge' Pitch Competition

January 28, 2026
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UBalt students and alumni: pitch your business for up to $30,000 at Rise to the Challenge 2026. Applications open now through Feb. 27.

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UBalt Law's 2026 Commencement Speaker: Attorney General Anthony G. Brown

January 21, 2026

The Honorable Anthony G. Brown, Maryland Attorney General, will serve as the 2026 Commencement Speaker for the University of Baltimore School of Law.

Michelle Gunter, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Enrollment Management at the University of Baltimore School of Law, received the 2025 Unsung Hero Award from the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Section on Pre-Law and Admission to Law School.

AALS honors Michelle Gunter with Unsung Hero Award

January 14, 2026

Michelle Gunter, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Enrollment Management at the University of Baltimore School of Law, received the 2025 Unsung Hero Award from the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Section on Pre-Law and Admission to Law School.

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University of Baltimore Earns 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement

January 13, 2026
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The University of Baltimore has received a 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, placing UBalt among the nation’s institutions that are "deepening partnerships, leveraging community assets, and addressing urgent societal challenges," according to the American Council on ...

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CCJR Convenes Regional Advocates Ahead of Maryland’s 2026 Legislative Session

January 8, 2026

The Center for Criminal Justice Reform (CCJR) at the University of Baltimore School of Law brought together partners from across the DMV for its 3rd Annual Criminal Legal Reform Advocates’ Retreat, convening more than 200 advocates, organizers, researchers, policy experts, and students to prepare...