American Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division Publications

Publications

The Young Lawyer Past Issues FAQ	*The Young Lawyer, circulating to over 140,000 readers, is the Division's practice-oriented publication which focuses on matters of interest for the new lawyer. December 2008 Issue* What Is "Sports Law" and Who Is a "Sports Lawyer"? Regain Control from Your BlackBerry Taking the Temperature of Ethics Among Today's Young Lawyers Developing Your Practice A Pharmacy Law Lesson YLD Calendar & Conferences
The Affiliate Past Issues FAQ	*The Affiliate* Newsletter, published six times a year, covers the important issues and trends affecting young lawyer state, local, and specialty bar associations. September/October 2008 Issue
	Domestic Violence Prevention and Awareness: The ABA YLD 2008–2009 Public Service Project, Voices Against Violence Questions and Challenges? Call the Affiliate Assistance Team (AAT) for Help Mandatory vs. Voluntary: Which State Bar Is Better? Letter to the Editor: State Bar of California Responds Around the Country . . . ABA YLD Takes Bite Out of Big Apple	Get Connected! Social Networking to Increase Membership Communication Bar Membership Required for Lawyers’ Professional Growth Affiliates Building the Future—One Law Student at a Time Long-Range Planning: Preparing for the Future of Your Organization Stepping In and Out with Grace and Style: Tips for Transitioning to a New Leadership Regime Affiliate Network Grows: Alaska New Lawyers and West Virginia Young Lawyers Welcomed by ABA YLD
The e-Affiliate Sign up now.	Not receiving The Affiliate, sign up for the e-Affiliate. You will receive this electronic version, which also includes timely announcements and reminders, in your email six times per year. Top Items for September/October 2008 Issue ABA YLD Launches its 2008-2009 Public Service Project: Voices Against Violence Around the Country . . . Long-Range Planning: Preparing for the Future of Your Organization Stepping In and Out with Grace and Style: Tips for Transitioning to a New Leadership Regime Get Connected! Social Networking to Increase Membership Communication
The 101 Practice Series: Breaking Down the Basics	The 101 Practice Series: Breaking Down the Basics is a must-read for new lawyers. This essential training guide examines the fundamental aspects of law practice and is ideal for new lawyers or law students who are ready to begin practicing law. Written primarily by young lawyers, this publication features practical insight from the new attorney perspective through a collection of professional development articles providing techniques for improving legal ability. This book will not only give young lawyers valuable wisdom and foundational lawyering skills, it will introduce them to a range of new lawyer tools and resources. Check out the expanded online version.
A Lawyer's Guide to Networking by Susan R. Sneider	A Lawyer's Guide to Networking is an invaluable tool for lawyers at all stages of their professional life, from law students to high-level professionals transitioning careers. Filled with practical advice, folk wisdom, academic theory, and tips from some leading members of the bar, this book covers networking from the basics of an "elevator pitch" to the role it plays in business development, internal relations, job searches and leadership in the profession and in the community.