University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

May 6, 2014

Top court weighs start date for lawyers-at-bail requirement

An attorney for indigent people said Maryland’s top court should immediately implement its landmark decision that they have a right to counsel at initial bail hearings, while a lawyer for the state urged a delay at least until the start of the fiscal year on July1.

Donald Tobin
Apr 14, 2014

For next UM Carey dean, a homecoming of sorts

The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of law has named the successor to Dean Phoebe Haddon. Donald Tobin, currently a professor at the Ohio State University's law school, is a Maryland native and member of the state bar.

Maureen Sweeney-Juan Sempertegui
Mar 20, 2014

Demand spikes for attorneys who speak a second language

Demand for lawyers who are fluent in a second language, particularly those who speak Spanish, has grown in Maryland.

Mar 12, 2014

How did Maryland law schools rank this year?

Both Maryland law schools did not rise in the rankings this year, but they didn't fall much either.

Jan 17, 2014

Law professor ‘Abe’ Dash dies at 86

Services will be held Monday for law professor emeritus Abraham A. “Abe” Dash, who died Jan. 12 at his home in Bowie. He was 86.

Jan 14, 2014

UMCarey receives gift for female leadership program

A female leadership program at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law received a belated holiday gift this week.

Oct 30, 2013

City firm sows farm practice

Gordon Feinblatt LLC has started an agricultural law practice group during a time when attorneys say there is an increased demand in the farming community for legal representation.

Oct 10, 2013

Search committee formed for new UM Law dean

The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law has announced the members of the search committee that will lead a national search for a new dean.

Sep 6, 2013

Barbera appointed to UM Law board

Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera has been appointed to the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law's Board of visitors.

Law School
Aug 26, 2013

On first day of law school, students learn the ropes

Classes at University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law started Monday, but for many first-year law students, the initial shock of cold calls and coursework has worn off.

Jul 24, 2013

Stephen Z. Meehan: Dean’s departure is opportunity for reform at UM law clinic

The people of the Eastern Shore sounded a collective sigh of relief on news that Phoebe A. Haddon is stepping down as dean of the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law.

Jun 7, 2013

Haddon to step down as UM law dean

University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law Dean Phoebe A. Haddon has decided to step down next year to concentrate more on fundraising and writing a book.

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