Parents Attending Law School

PALS is an advocacy, networking, and support group for students who care for dependents. We strive to provide a casual forum for parent support, sponsor family-friendly events, help students find resources they need while attending law school, and answer questions they have that are unique to students caring for family. Activities may include:

  • Family Game Night
  • Networking Lunch
  • Trip to Port Discovery, Science Museum, or Art Museum
  • Toy Exchange

Other needs we strive to address:

  • On-site childcare for UMB-related events
  • "It Takes a Village" co-operative study groups

Need a lactation room? 

Maryland Carey Law has two lactation rooms available for use. The lactation room which is located in the Thurgood Marshall Law Library, is open during open hours. It is equipped with space available for private pump use by any authorized user. Authorized building visitors include students, faculty and staff of University System of Maryland Campuses; attorneys; School of Law alumni; guest speakers; clinic clients; admitted and prospective students; and UMMC and VA staff. Students with valid IDs may bring guests into the library. The second lactation room is available for students only. Please contact Amanda Barnes, Office Manager for Student Services, by phone at 410-706-0578 or by email at amanda.barnes@law.umaryland.edu for further information.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns at PALS@law.umaryland.edu.

2023-2024 Executive Board

*President Tanzania Vicino
*Vice President Renee Dash
*Treasurer Jem Ponn
Secretary Samantha Safchinsky