2026 Rally the Pass Programming

These programs are open to all UB School of Law graduates who are taking the July 2026 bar exam for the first time and who are registered to participate in our Rally the Pass Program.

On this page:

If you have not registered, please do so today.

SPECIAL BAR PREP SESSIONS

Please note

All live special sessions throughout the bar study period will be held in 108 O'Brian Hall.

Zoom options and/or the recording of the presentation is at the discretion of each faculty member and will be indicated in the calendar listing.

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Study Strategies for the NY Bar Exam
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
108 O'Brian Hall and via Zoom.

ALTERNATE LIBRARY STUDY SPACES

From time to time, the sounds of construction in O'Brian Hall may be distracting. Alternate library space on both North and South Campus is listed below with a link to summer hours. 

North Campus
Lockwood Memorial Library in Lockwood Hall
[North Campus Map] [North Campus Summer Hours]

Oscar A. Silverman Library in Capen Hall
(June Only - New cooling system will be installed in July and air conditioning will not be available.)
[Silverman Library Map] [Silverman Library Summer Hours]

South Campus
Abbott Library in Abbott Hall
[South Campus Map] [South Campus Summer Hours]

TAKE A YOGA BREAK

Yoga with Ashley Abbott
Yoga sessions will be held in the Wellness Room (6th floor of O’Brian Hall) or in the outdoor courtyard, weather permitting. All levels are welcome, and mats will be provided. Attend one session or stay for both.

Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

  • May 27, 2026
  • June 3, 2026
  • June 10, 2026
  • June 24, 2026
  • July 1, 2026
  • July 8, 2026
  • July 15, 2026
  • July 22, 2026

SNACKS, LUNCHES, AND HYDRATION

Snacks
Stay on track and grab a snack! If you're in O'Brian Hall, stop by the 5th floor student lounge of the law library throughout the day.

Summer Lunches
Complimentary summer lunches will be available and served on the 5th floor of the law library:

  • Wednesday, June 3
  • Wednesday, June 17
  • Wednesday, July 1

Keep Hydrated
If you have not yet picked up your Rally the Pass water bottle, you can do so by visiting Lisa Mueller (414 O’Brian) or Bill MacDonald (515 O’Brian) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.