Membership in the Young Lawyers Division is automatic for all ABA Members under 36 years old or admitted to practice for less than 5 years.

There are no membership dues, but ABA membership is required.

Take advantage of the wealth of personal and professional opportunities available to you -- networking, committee participation, public service, educational courses, useful newsletters and national conferences, to name a few.

Learn more about ABA resources, services, and benefits designed especially for you. If you aren't an ABA member, join today and enhance your life and your practice!

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Our Roadmap is a handy guide

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Each year, the ABA YLD invites its members to apply for leadership positions within the division. This is a great way to become actively involved. More information is posted here. New information about the next year’s appointment process is posted around January of each year.

Book mark the Young Lawyers Division Website:
The Young Lawyers Division website is a valuable resource for the latest information on the Division’s Conferences. The site also offers valuable articles and analysis, archives of our publications, and the latest information on Division programs and events.

Keep Updated with Division Publications and The 101 Practice Series: Breaking down the Basics:

• The Young Lawyer, published 11 times a year and available online, covers substantive and professional issues relevant to the new lawyer in a lively and readable manner.
• The Affiliate, geared toward the state, local, and specialty young lawyer bar leader covers bar leadership topics and includes projects and programs from the around the country.
• The 101 Practice Series: Breaking down the Basics is an online resource for the new lawyer covering basic training in both substantive and practical aspects of a law practice. With over 170 quick tips and tools, this is an essential resource for a lawyer that is in their first three years of practice and is exclusively available to ABA members.

Join a committee online (FREE for Division Members!):
Membership in a committee includes a newsletter subscription, access to exclusive online articles and features, and advance notice of CLE programs. Committee membership is complimentary for all Division members.

Expand your network and sharpen your legal skills:
Each year the YLD offers a variety of in-person and distance learning programming that provides extensive networking opportunities and skills training.

Contribute Your Thoughts & Expertise:
Offer to write a short article on a recent development in your practice area for a committee website, publication or The 101 Practice Series: Breaking down the Basics.

Volunteer:
Help organize a program or public service project.