Interested in becoming a leader
in the Maryland State Bar Association?
Interested in becoming
a leader in your Local or Specialty Bar Associations?
The MSBA's Leadership Academy is a 12 month
venture into developing leadership enhancing experiences
and learn more about the internal workings of the MSBA.
Each term Fellows are selected from a pool of applicants.
This term has 15 Fellows participating in the program.
During their term, each Fellow will spend time attending
MSBA events, developing and implementing a public service
project, as well as attending a special program on public
speaking, media relations, interviewing skills, conducting
effective meeting, budgeting and many other related areas.
Fellows establish a relationship with past Bar Presidents
and current bar leaders to learn more about the MSBA and
to enhance leadership skills.
Team building is a significant part of the Academy, wherein
the Fellows develop relationships that will last long
after the Academy. The things the Fellows learn will benefit
the MSBA, the local or specialty bar associations and
the public as a whole.
Each Fellow is assigned to a Mentor who has had prior
experience with the Academy. The Mentor will provide "one
on one" direction and insight for the Fellow. The
Mentor's meet with their Fellow at least monthly during
the term. Having a Mentor gives each Fellow a chance to
ask questions in a relaxed setting and offers the Fellow
a positive role model.
Most costs for the Fellows to participate in the Leadership
Academy and the related events are paid by the MSBA. Membership
in the MSBA is not a prerequisite to be a Fellow but is
encouraged.
All Fellows will be expected to participate actively
with at least one MSBA committee during the course of
their participation as well as upon graduation.
The Leadership Academy does not create the leader but
certainly bolsters the skills necessary to be one.
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