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LPM for Young Lawyers

The ABA Law Practice Management Section (LPM) offers a wealth of resources to young lawyers building their careers. Offering informative articles, in-depth books, teleconferences and more, LPM provides resources in all areas of managing your law practice—marketing, management, technology, and finance. But, there's more ... if you look beyond the "law practice management" title, you will discover the resources you need to become a successful young lawyer.

How can LPM help you with the business of practicing law and beyond?

LPM Fellows Program

As part of its continuing efforts to reach out to young lawyers, The ABA Law Practice Management Section (LPM) offers a Fellows Program to attract and mentor future leaders of the Section. Imagine the opportunities to meet and network with some of the country's foremost experts on topics related to the business of practicing law -- marketing, management, technology, and finance -- as well as career and work/life balance issues.

Section leaders choose at least two candidates each year to serve two-year terms. The appointees will have the opportunity to attend Section meetings and serve on important committees which affect the strategic direction of the Section and its service to members. LPM holds quarterly Section meetings, including at the ABA Annual and Midyear meetings, and offers a generous reimbursement policy. Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Please contact Larry Smith, Section Director, at 312-988-5661 for more information.

Articles for Young Lawyers

  • Now, More Than Ever

    Writing a personal mission statement may seem time consuming or irrelevant, but in fact you may find it a surprising way to add meaning to all of the work that you do.

    Crafting a Relationship: A Mentor and Mentee's Perspective

    This first-person account offers keys to how you could benefit from being on either side of the mentoring equation.

    Small Town Lawyering

    10 quick things to know about law practice in a small community (before you make the leap).

    Book Review

    New Edition of Legal Career Guide Offers Crucial Job-Hunting Advice for Young Lawyers

    Many in the legal profession are worried about job security, but it's especially daunting for law students and recent graduates. In their new book The Legal Career Guide: From Law Student to Lawyer, Fifth Edition, authors Gary Munneke and Ellen Wayne offer advice to help land a job despite the economic pinch.

    Your Practice Management Advisor

    Marketing Focus: Client Referrals

    Referrals are an important part of building your practice. Learn how to earn a healthy percentage of referrals from your current and former clients and turn your clients into your most effective marketing. One of the goals of your practice is to ensure that as many as possible of your clients become spokespeople for you.

    It's About the Feedback

    Most associates say they need feedback to gauge performance and excel in the profession. Read what you can do to make sure you are receiving the feedback you need.

    Flying Solo
    Flying Solo Book Review

    Can You Afford to be a Solo?

    Carol Seelig's contribution to Flying Solo: A Survival Guide for the Solo and Small Firm Lawyer, 4th Edition covers finance issues that help lawyers make the right choice when deciding to go solo.

Books for Young Lawyers


How to Start and Build a Law Practice, Fifth Edition

If you have a question about starting and growing your own law practice, or improving your existing... Read More


Flying Solo: A Survival Guide for the Solo and Small Firm Lawyer, Fourth Edition

Newly revised and completely updated, the fourth edition of this comprehensive guide includes practi... Read More


The Lawyer's Guide to Creating Persuasive Computer Presentations, Second Edition

Discover the advantages of computer presentation resources, how to use them, what they can do, and t... Read More


Collecting Your Fee: Getting Paid From Intake to Invoice (Book with CD-ROM)

Increase client satisfaction, increase collections. In Collecting Your Fee, author Ed Poll... Read More

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