Free Associate Membership in a Section of the Maryland State Bar Association - non-graduating UB Law Students Only

To: UB Law Students From: The Faculty Career Services Committee & The Office of Professional Development Re: ALL CURRENT STUDENTS NOT GRADUATING IN MAY: UB Law Faculty Urges You to Sign Up Now for Free Associate Membership in a Section of the Maryland State Bar Association In order to help UB law students gain legal experience and exposure to the practice of law, the University of Baltimore School of Law has arranged for all rising 2nd, 3rd and 4th year law students to be registered free of charge as associate members of the Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA). Because the first round of membership will start July 1, 2008, all current students not graduating in May will be enrolled. The membership includes automatic enrollment in the Young Lawyers Section PLUS one section of each student's choice. Sign up now by filling out the linked form http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB227PRYEPV92 , because this will benefit you in the following ways: (1) You will gain access to the section’s list serve. We anticipate this will make you aware of, and open the door for your involvement in, public service and legislative efforts important to the section of your choice. Being on the list serve may make you quickly aware of some service or employment opportunities for which you may apply. When UB law students participate in programs and volunteer to assist with projects - and perform well and professionally - more doors will open, for lawyers’ participation in the UB EXPLOR program and in our mentoring program, as well as for paid employment opportunities. Please be sure to identify yourself as a UB “law student” when you participate in a list serve discussion. (2) The associate membership will give you the opportunity to network, be regularly informed of and attend section and general bar programs. (3) You will gain access to the Maryland Bar Journal online. (4) You will receive a hard copy of the Bar Bulletin. The deadline for enrolling in the section of your choice is May 31, 2008.