American Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division

About the Division

The YLD is the home for young lawyers. The Division provides models to help young lawyers serve their communities, is committed to assuring that the legal profession reflects the society it serves, and aspires to the highest professional standards. The Division also provides tools and opportunities that young lawyers need to succeed both professionally and personally.

The YLD is the ABA’s largest entity, composed of approximately 147,000 members and is open to all American Bar Association members under 36 years old or admitted to practice for five years or less.

Public and Member Services

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Resources

New Lawyer Roadmap - Find out what ABA entities provide for new lawyers
Resources for Local Bars (Affiliates)
ABA YLD Assembly
ABA YLD Leadership Resources
ABA YLD Long Range Plan
Submit an ABA YLD program proposal for the 2008-2009 bar year

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2008 Fall Conference

October 2-4, 2008
Expand your network, sharpen your legal skills and participate in idea exchanges. Register by September 3^rd and save 20% - 50%.

Announcements

Do you know an Outstanding Young Lawyer?
Nominate a young lawyer in your national, state, local, or specialty organization for the Second Annual ABA YLD National Outstanding Young Lawyer Award. Submission Deadline: August 28, 2008
YLD Congratulates the 2007-2008 Award of Achievement Winners. Find out who won.
Prevent Voter Disenfranchisement: Volunteer for the Election Protection Program

FEMA Toll-Free Hotlines

Spread the Word about Help for Disaster Victims. When disaster strikes FEMA and the ABA YLD work together to provide immediate and temporary assistance to disaster victims.

Texas: Hurricane Dolly
(800) 504-7030
Illinois: Storms and Flooding
(800) 252-8908
Indiana: Storms and Flooding
(800) 266-2581
Missouri: Storms and Flooding
(800) 829-4128
Iowa: Storms and Flooding
(877) 775-8882
Colorado: Tornados
(877) 222-9324
San Diego Disasters
(866) 636-9041