News and Stories

News and Stories

UBalt School of Law Prof. John Bessler

UBalt Law Prof. John Bessler on SCOTUS Ruling in Glossip v. Oklahoma

February 26, 2025
UBalt News

University of Baltimore School of Law Prof. John Bessler, a noted scholar on death penalty cases and the history of its use in punishment, has written extensively about the facts behind the Supreme Court's just-announced decision, Glossip v. Oklahoma. Prof. Bessler is currently teaching capital p...

Alan Young

Student's change of heart leads to law school

February 25, 2025
Student Stories

Alan Young thought he wanted to be a plastic surgeon, but studying for the MCAT had him rethinking his career path. Advice led him to law school instead and he knew quickly he made the right choice.

student winners of the 2024 Rise to the Challenge with their cardboard checks

Apply Now for UBalt's Business Pitch Competition

January 28, 2025
Business Today

The Rise to the Challenge Pitch Competition offers up to $30,000 in cash and professional services up for grabs. The competition promises to be UBalt’s most exciting competition of the year.

Tori Amah stands outside of the law center.

Taking steps toward lifelong dream in criminal law

January 15, 2025
Student Stories

Tori Amah knew from childhood that she would become a lawyer. Now she's making the most of her law school experience.

Janet Lord enjoys tea at a local shop.

Center director channels world of experience in international human rights law

March 6, 2024
Charles Street Chats

Janet Lord brought invaluable experiences and knowledge in international human rights law to The University of Baltimore School of Law when she started as executive director for the Center for International and Comparative Law in November 2023.

Shanta Trivedi explains her interest in family law over coffees.

Professor prepares new generation for family law

July 5, 2023
Charles Street Chats

Shanta Trivedi, an assistant law professor, spent nearly a decade in legal practice before joining UBalt Law in 2021. Now, with her expertise in topics such as child welfare, family law, domestic violence and more, Trivedi fittingly serves as faculty director for the Sayra and Neil Meyerhoff Cent...

Candice Miller sits with her laptop in the law center.

First-gen graduate achieves dream with law degree

March 13, 2022
Student Stories