The Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) is one of the leading ABA Sections for the placement of young lawyers in leadership positions. TIPS leadership continues to demonstrate its commitment to the development and recruitment of young lawyers. This Section does more than just talk about young lawyers - we act.

Here are a few examples how young lawyers are shaping the course of this Section:

· Young Lawyers lead substantive law committees (general committees) as chairs, vice-chairs, newsletter editors and web masters;

· Young Lawyers author articles for The Brief and other national publications;

· Young Lawyers help plan and speak at top national CLE programs;

· Young Lawyers serve on funded TIPS committees and task forces, such as Professionalism Long Range Planning and Outreach to State and Local Bars;

· TIPS provides more annual funded scholarships to Young Lawyers through our TIPS Now! Fellows program than

· More Young Lawyers serve as funded YLD Liaisons in TIPS than in any other Section.

Still not convinced? TIPS also provides the professional skills training, expertise and networking that young lawyers need to gain a competitive edge. TIPS offers numerous opportunities through more than 35 substantive law committees to become a leader at a national level in your area of specialty. In today's highly competitive environment, advantages such as these not only make you a better lawyer, but also make you more marketable and assist you in furthering your career.

As a member of TIPS, you will work with nationally renowned experts through committee memberships. TIPS members specialize in product and professional liability, medical malpractice, intellectual property and computer law, commercial transportation litigation, aviation law, environmental law and other mass, civil and commercial litigation practice areas. Our committees are eager to involve young lawyers, who will work closely with leading plaintiffs' attorneys, defense attorneys and insurance company and corporate counsel. Members can join up to three committees without charge. Also included with TIPS membership is a year subscription to Torts and Insurance Law Journal, The Brief and TortSource. Young lawyers, who belong to the American Bar Association, can join TIPS for only $45 dollars per year.

Here's how to join:

· To join TIPS, you must be a member of the American Bar Association. If you are not already a member, click here to join the ABA.

· If you are already a member of the ABA, click here to join TIPS now.

Once you've joined TIPS, here's how to join up to (3) three substantive law committees at no additional cost:

Fill out the on-line committee application form.