Hello Pre-Law Members,

The nomination period for the Executive Board election is officially open! Serving on the board is an excellent opportunity to gain leadership experience on campus, work alongside an amazing group of like-minded peers, build professional connections, and have fun along the way.

To run for an Executive Board position, you must:

1. Receive a nomination endorsement from another active member of the Pre-Law Society.

2. Submit a platform explaining what you bring to the role.

Please find below the position descriptions of each executive position: 

President

• Oversees all committees

• Develops and manages projects

• Sets the objectives for the semester and year

• Presides over executive and general body meetings

• Makes express decisions on behalf of the entire PLS when the E-board is unable to confer on a matter of urgency.

• Lead facilitator of events (Spring Law School Admissions Panel, Expungement Clinics, Law School/Firm Visits, etc.)

Vice President

• Assumes the role of President if necessary

• Cochairs all committees with the President

• Co-manages recruitment activities with the President

• Co-develops and manages projects alongside the President

• Co-creates fun general body meetings and events in partnership with the Events Coordinator

Treasurer

• Sets the budget for upcoming semesters

• Attends SGA Finance Board meetings as needed

• Maintains contact with appropriate SGA personnel

• Tracks and optimizes semesterly budget / expenditure

• Ensures adequate funding for events, trips, and other opportunities

Secretary

• Creates visuals for each General Body Meeting

• Manages attendance tracking for Executive and General Body Meetings

• Takes minutes at every Executive Board Meeting (and general body meetings when appropriate)

Public Relations Chair: Social Media

• Promotes meetings and events online

• Leads content creation for all communication platforms (Email, myUMBC, GroupMe, Instagram)

• Keeps our membership lists (Google Groups & myUMBC) up to date – if vacant, duties revert to the Secretary.

Public Relations Chair: Events Coordinator

• Develops and manages General Body agendas

• Leads the planning of legal and law-themed events to strengthen membership

• Stays informed about UMBC campus events that align with Pre-Law Society’s mission and shares them with members

PLEASE NOTE:
1. For the positions of President, Vice President, and Treasurer, candidates must have been active members for at least one academic year. You may submit a platform for up to two positions! 

2. To be a candidate for President or Vice-President, you must be nominated by a member of the current 2024-2025 executive board.

The platform submission form will be open for one week, closing on Friday, April 18th. Voting will take place the following week, with ballots closing on Friday, April 25th at 11:59 PM. Election results will be announced on Monday, April 28th.

We encourage all members to consider running for a position or nominating fellow members who exemplify leadership, dedication, and commitment to PLS’s mission!

 Nominate yourself or someone else here →https://forms.gle/bhL2UGV5V7nM5UXz6
Note: This is the nomination form, not the voting ballot. Submission is optional.

Sincerely,
Pre-Law Executive Board

This event will feature a stunning panel of women leaders from diverse professional fields, followed by facilitator-moderated roundtable discussions. 

It's a unique opportunity to hear firsthand how these women navigated challenges and achieved success. 

Engage directly with the panelists, ask questions, and gain invaluable insights to help you on your own leadership journey. 

Open to students of all majors!

Dinner included!

This LSAT 101 session will provide a comprehensive overview of the LSAT, including information from LSAC, timelines and costs, an overview of the test, how to study, and a Q&A session where students can ask any questions to a 7Sage LSAT tutor.

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There is limited space for this event so please submit the Pre-Registration Form ASAP.  

Snacks will be provided at the law firm, but you may want to pack a lunch or additional snacks for the bus ride.

Students will have the opportunity to meet some of the firm's attorneys; learn more about their journeys from college to law school as well as their career paths and practice areas; and ask questions!

Questions?

Email Molly Timko at mtimko@umbc.edu

Winner will also have the opportunity to attend the Maryland Hispanic Bar Association Gala on September 20, 2024 and network with Maryland attorneys, judges, and legislators. 

Elections for the 2024-2025 exec board begin now and will conclude Saturday, May 11th, 2024 @ 11:59 PM. Go vote for your exec board using the link below. 

Hi Everyone!

If you’re interested in running for E-Board of Pre-Law Society then you need to submit your platforms in this folder: 

In these platforms, you need to:

Add a picture of yourself 

Why you’re running 

Which Positions you’re running for (up to two positions)

And who nominated you 

In order to run, you have to be nominated by a member of Pre-Law Society. That just means that you ask someone to nominate you and put that person's name at the top of your platform

The positions that are up for re-election are:

President

Vice-President

Treasurer 

Secretary

Social Media Chair 

Events Chair 

Here’s a link with the descriptions of the roles: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MxlxVZWVu0v15Rotpz0yqAtm2oQE023CcAfzw9-imhg/edit?usp=sharing 

We’re gonna be accepting platforms until May 5th! Afterwards were gonna hold elections through a google form!

Pre-Law Society is planning a Field Trip to GWU Law on Friday, April 26, 2024! Buses leave at 11:15 AM!!! We will arrive get back to UMBC by 4:00 PM. 

*This trip is a stipend trip, a first come first serve basis. By filling out this form you are securing your spot*