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ABA YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION SUMMITS RECAPS:

Young Lawyers: The Next Generation
On February 8, 2008, 163 young lawyers joined facilitator Michael Brandwein and the ABA Young Lawyers Division to engage in critical discussion on issues, explore solutions, and examine how new lawyers can better prepare for the profession. More

Young Bar Leaders: The Next Generation
What if your young lawyer organization ceased to exist?
Learn more about how young lawyer leaders responded to this scenario at the October 2007 summit. More

ABA YLD Diversity Summit Gets Attendees Talking
The ABA YLD diversity summit, Diversity: The Next Generation, attracted approximately 175 attendees from all racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, and disability backgrounds. More

BAR LEADER TOOLKIT

The YLD Bar Leader Toolkit brings together recommendations, tips, and tools prompted from the 2007 Young Bar Leader Summit on how to increase the value of your young lawyer organization. Topics include Developing an Annual Report, Developing Future Bar Leaders, Developing a Diversity Plan, and more. View Toolkit

MEMBER AND PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECT

2007-2008 Public Service Project: Wills for Heroes This year, the ABA YLD is partnering with the Wills for Heroes Foundation, a not-for-profit organization providing basic estate planning services to emergency first responders free of charge. More about Wills for Heroes and other YLD public service projects.

2007-2008 Member Service Project: The 101 Practice Series The Young Lawyers Division presents the "101 Practice Series" as its Member Service Project. The project is focused on lawyers that are new to the legal profession and who are in their first three years of practice. Our goal is to provide these new lawyers with basic training in both substantive and practical aspects of a law practice.

MORE FOR AFFILIATES

► Subgrants

► Awards of Achievement

► Scholarships

► Conference funding for Affiliate Leaders

► Affiliate Reimbursement Form

► Assembly

► Become an ABA YLD Affiliate

► Join the ABA!

Questions?

Contact Ryan Reed, ABA YLD Affiliates Director or
Kristine Gregorio, ABA YLD Deputy Director

ABA YLD is affiliated with more than 300 young lawyer organizations nationally and internationally assisting in the development and implementation of bar service and public service activities.

For information on ABA YLD affiliates in your area and to contact your ABA YLD District Representative:

UPCOMING EVENTS…

ABA YLD Annual Meeting
August 7-10, 2008
New York, NY

ABA YLD Fall Conference
October 2-4, 2008
San Diego, CA

ABA YLD Midyear Meeting
February 12-14, 2009
Boston, MA

ABA YLD Spring Conference
May 14-16, 2009
New Orleans, LA

ABA YLD Annual Meeting
July 30-August 1, 2009
Chicago, IL

How can I attend?

The 101 Practice Series Breaking Down the Basics

This is a must-read for new lawyers. This essential training guide examines the fundamental... Read More

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100 Plus Pointers for New Lawyers on Adjusting to Your Job Author: Sharon Meit Abrahams

Transitioning from law school into your first official legal job is no easy task, and the ABA ...
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