University of Baltimore School of Law Black Law Students Association (BLSA) will be hosting a free pre-law panel open to anyone interested in learning more about law school! 

Event details:

BLSA Pre-Law Panel
Date: Tuesday April 21st
Time: 12-1:30p
Location: On campus at UBalt Law (RM 608) (1401 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201)

OR

via Zoom-https://lnkd.in/eTZmbrYM

Are you looking to gain valuable experience and make a difference this summer?

Social Security Administration is seeking motivated and talented students to join their team as Summer Interns.

These paid internship opportunities are an excellent opportunity to develop professional skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and learn more about public service. 

Social Security Administration is accepting applications now through April 24, 2026.

• Opportunities are nationwide!
• Open to current students enrolled in an accredited college or graduate institutions
• Meaningful projects and mentorship
• Opportunities to develop new skills and grow your network

Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding career in public service!

• Human Resources (Intern) - CA, GA, MD
• Communications (Intern) - MD
• Field Operations (Intern) - DC, DE, CT, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, PR, RI, VA, VI, VT, WV 
• Plus others!

For tips on how to apply and resume best practices, join SSA online on April 20, 2026 at 2PM-3PM.  Register here for the online event.

UMBC students of all majors are invited to get involved in the upcoming Free Name Change & Gender Designation Clinic on Monday, April 27, in partnership with FreeState Justice!

This is a free, confidential legal clinic that assists Maryland residents of all ages with navigating the legal process for name changes and gender marker updates.

FreeState Justice is Maryland's leading legal nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) Marylanders.

Students can participate by volunteering to support this important community service event.

To sign up as a student volunteer: please review the available time slots and register here.

Event Details:
Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Baltimore County Public Library, Catonsville Branch
1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228

Training Requirement:
Student volunteers should either:
Attend the live, virtual training on Thursday, April 23 at 12:00 PM, or
View the training recording prior to the event.

Transportation Note:
Student volunteers are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event.

UMBC students can take the UMBC Transit Catonsville Line directly from campus to Frederick Road, which is a short walk to the library.

Art Rysing 2026: Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation is a citywide celebration of art, equity, and community healing through creative expression.

Date: Saturday, 4/18

Time: 1 PM-5 PM

Locaton: Rita Rossi Colwell Center [IMET] Building on Baltimore’s Inner Harbor

FREE!

• Building on the legacy of previous Art Rysing gatherings as a creative response to the murder of Freddie Gray in 2015, this year’s 11th convening expands its reach and impact, bringing together youth arts organizations, cultural leaders, educators, and community visionaries who use art as a catalyst for justice, belonging, and renewal. 
• Hosted at the Rita Rossi Colwell Center [IMET] Building on Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, Art Rysing 2026 will showcase the transformative power of the arts to bridge divides, amplify silenced voices, and foster truth-telling in pursuit of racial equity and collective healing.
• Interactive stations take place 1-3pm. Performances happen 3-5pm. 
• The event is all ages with the caveat that some of the subject matter in the performance is of a serious nature in that gun violence, community violence, juvenile justice, addiction, incarceration, and other social justice issues are put on stage. 
• Register either through the QR code in the attached flyer or go to the WEBSITE.  

Five-Year Commemoration of the Walter Lomax Act

Honoring Mr. Lomax: Champion for restorative justice

Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026

Time: 7:30 - 9 PM

Location: Performing Arts & Humanities Building (PAHB): 132

This event will feature Mr. Lomax, elected officials, members of the Maryland state government, and others integral in the passing of the Act, which compensates wrongly convicted and incarcerated individuals. 

All are welcome!

Presented by the Department of English, The School of Public Policy at UMBC, The Dresher Center for the Humanities, The Shriver Center, the Department of American Studies, and the Department of Political Science.

Five-Year Commemoration of the Walter Lomax Act

Honoring Mr. Lomax: Champion for restorative justice

Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026

Time: 7:30 - 9 PM

Location: Performing Arts & Humanities Building (PAHB): 132

This event will feature Mr. Lomax, elected officials, members of the Maryland state government, and others integral in the passing of the Act, which compensates wrongly convicted and incarcerated individuals. 

All are welcome!

Presented by the Department of English, The School of Public Policy at UMBC, The Dresher Center for the Humanities, The Shriver Center, the Department of American Studies, and the Department of Political Science.

Participants Needed for IRB-Approved Research Study on Multiracial Racial Identity and Social Upbringing

Kaia Robertson, an undergraduate researcher, is conducting IRB-approved research looking at the relationship between familial and social upbringing and multiracial racial identification. 

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jé St Sume, Assistant Professor, Political Science

• Ms. Robinson is seeking multiracial students — students who have two biological parents that identify as two different races — who would be willing to take part in the study.
• Participants will be asked questions related to their experiences of socialization including their connection to monoracial people, and their upbringing.
• As a thank you for their time, participants will receive $15. 

Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Questions: please contact Kaia Robertson at kaiar1@umbc.edu

FULL OR PART-TIME LEGAL/MARKETING ASSISTANT

(GLEN BURNIE & COLUMBIA OFFICES)

Ward & Co Law, a growing law firm, is seeking candidates for full and part-time positions.

The firm is looking for an outgoing individual with interests in communications, marketing, or law with great team skills to work in a fast-paced work environment.

EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answer phones, schedule clients and court hearings, file preparation, and mail distribution
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses
• E-file with the courts 
• Work with all aspects of client management software
• Assist Attorneys with case management and administrative tasks 
• All other tasks delegated by Attorneys or supervisors

SKILLS:

• Great team member
• Excellent customer service attitude.
• Clear communications skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Proofreading, spelling and typing.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and oral communications.
• Critical thinking and research skills

Candidates with relevant job experience preferred, but the firm is also willing to train motivated individuals who are eager to learn and grow in the role.

• Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• No evenings or weekends. 
• Compensation is commensurate with experience, ranging $18-$20/hour.

Please email your cover letter, resume, and sample availability for Ward & Co Law to:

Cathleen F. Ward, Esq.

cward@wardcolaw.com

Law School Scholarships for Pre-Law and Incoming First-Year Law Students

Scholarship Databanks

• AccessLex Law School Scholarship Databank
  • 800+ vetted scholarships + $3M+ in aid available
    

• Vetted Law School/Legal Studies Scholarships posted on Scholarships.com

https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/academic-major/law-school-legal-studies

• Vetted External Scholarships and Scholarship Databases posted on UC Berkely Law's website

https://www.law.berkeley.edu/admissions/financial-aid/jd-financial-aid/jd-scholarships/external-scholarships/

Other Scholarships

ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship (2026)

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/diversity/diversity_pipeline/projects_initiatives/legal_opportunity_scholarship/

Up to $15,000 for Incoming Law Students

Deadline: April 15, 2026

2025-2026 Earl Warren Scholarship

For Incoming Law Students

Deadline: May 1. 2026

Roberts PC Legal Legacy Scholarship

For first-generation students studying law or pre-law at an accredited school

Deadline: September 16, 2026

Gold Law Firm Scholarship

The Gold Law Firm is pleased to announce its annual scholarship for students planning to enroll in school in the fall of 2026, whether as pre-law undergraduates or first-year law students. This $1,000 scholarship is designed to help cover expenses for students accepted into any accredited institution in the United States.

Deadline: August 15, 2026