Upcoming Events & CLE Opportunities
2026 Maryland High School Short Essay Contest
The Maryland Chapter of the Federal Bar Association invites high school students across the state to participate in its 2026 Short Essay Contest. This year’s timely topic asks: “How should the United States balance immigration enforcement with due process protections? Why should young citizens care?”
2026 Introduction to Federal Practice Program & Admission Ceremony
The Federal Bar Association Maryland Chapter will host the 2026 Introduction to Federal Practice Program & Admission Ceremony on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., at the J. Frederick Motz Ceremonial Courtroom (1A) in the United States Courthouse in Baltimore. This in-person program is designed for practitioners appearing in Maryland’s Federal District Court and attorneys preparing for admission to the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.