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