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.

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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.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Testing Strategies for the MBE, MEE, and MPT
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
[View recorded session for June 2]

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Torts Review with Prof. Jorge Fabra-Zamora
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
[Recorded session not yet available]

Monday, June 15, 2026
Civil Procedure and Evidence  (Back-to-Back Sessions) with Prof. Christine Bartholomew
10 a.m. to approx. 11:30 a.m. (Civil Procedure)
Approx. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Evidence)
108 O'Brian Hall and via Zoom.
[These sessions will not be recorded.]

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Criminal Procedure (Adjudications) with Prof. Anthony O'Rourke
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
108 O'Brian Hall and via Zoom.
[This session will not be recorded.]

Monday, June 29, 2026
Constitutional Law I (Federal Powers) with Professor Paul Linden-Retek
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
108 O'Brian [Remote Access TBD]

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Criminal Procedure (Investigations) with Professor David Coombs
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
108 O'Brian [Remote Access TBD]

Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Constitutional Law II (Individual Rights) with Professor Tara Melish
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
108 O'Brian and via Zoom; will not be recorded.

Thursday, July 2, 2026
Contracts with Professor Tanya Monestier
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
108 O'Brian [Remote Access TBD]

Monday, July 6, 2026
Property with Professor Amy Semet
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
108 O'Brian and via Zoom; will be recorded.

Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Criminal Law with Professor Luis Chiesa
[Time TBD]
108 O'Brian [Remote Access TBD]

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.