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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
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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 |
2008-2009 INITIATIVES
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Voices Against Violence is a call to action for young lawyers around the country to join forces to end domestic violence. The program is designed to educate young lawyers about the epidemic of domestic violence, particularly among the teen population and to engage young lawyers in efforts to respond to and prevent domestic violence in their communities. Learn more about the 2008-2009 Public Service Project. |
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Through the Disaster Legal Services Program the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division work together to provide assistance to low-income disaster victims. After a disaster is declared a Disaster Hotline connects individuals with licensed attorneys who volunteer their services at no charge. Learn more about this on-going project. |
FUNDING
| Special Reimbursement
Program This program provides a limited number of special reimbursements to conference attendees representing new YLD affiliates or YLD affiliates that have not sent representatives to a national conference for three or more years. These reimbursements include lowest discounted round-trip airfares, up to $20 ground transportation and up to two days per diem at $100 per day. YLD Affiliates may request consideration for these reimbursements through their District Representatives prior to the fall and spring national conferences. |
MORE FOR AFFILIATES
► Conference Funding for Affiliate Leaders
► Affiliate Reimbursement Form
► Assembly
Questions?
Contact Jaye Rancourt ,
ABA YLD Affiliates Director or
Kristine Gregorio, ABA YLD Deputy Director
Affiliate Spotlight
We
Want To Spotlight Your Bar Organization
Send us updates of your organization's public service projects,
member service projects, and programs. We are looking for anything
that tells a story about the achievements and successes of your bar
organization. Oh, and don't forget to send pictures. Contact Bill
Stanton by email,
fax (312-988-6231) or telephone (312-988-5611). We want to hear from
you!
ABA YLD Affiliates
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
July 30-August 1, 2009
Chicago, IL
ABA YLD Fall Conference
October 22-24, 2009
Birmingham, IL
ABA YLD Midyear Meeting
February 2-4, 2010
Orlando, FL
ABA YLD Spring Conference
May 13-15, 2010
St. Thomas, USVI
Books for Young Lawyers
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The 101 Practice Series |
This is a must-read for new lawyers. This essential training guide examines the fundamental... Read More
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A Lawyers Guide to Networking |
This hands-on workbook is an invaluable tool for lawyers at all stages of their professional life, f... Read More
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100 Plus Pointers for New Lawyers on Adjusting to Your Job |
Transitioning from law school into your first official legal job is no easy task, and the ABA ...
Read More
