About the Division
The American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, composed of approximately 153,500 members, is the home for young lawyers. The Division is committed to assuring that the legal profession reflects the society it serves and to providing the tools and opportunities that young lawyers need to succeed both professionally and personally.
Membership is open to all American Bar Association members
under 36 years old or admitted to practice
for five years or less.
YLD News
- State young lawyer organizations, national affiliates, and military branches submit delegate names to YLD
- 2009-2010 ABA YLD Candidate Declaration due by the adjournment of the ABA YLD Midyear Meeting Assembly February 14, 2009
- The YLD is accepting Appointment Applications for the 2009-2010 bar year
- Win $5,000 and a trip to Miami – Enter the 2009 Levit Essay Contest by February 20, 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. Learn more |
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When a disaster is declared, FEMA may call upon the Young Lawyers Division to assist victims through a disaster legal services hotline. Learn more |
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Project SALUTE is developing a national network of pro-bono attorneys to assist veterans around the country with their federal veteran disability and pension benefit claims. Learn more |
Practice Tools
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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. |
The 101 Practice Series: Breaking Down the Basics is an online resource for new lawyers covering basic training in both substantive and practical aspects of law practice. With over 170 quick tips and tools, this series is an essential resource for lawyers in their first three years of practice and is exclusively available to ABA members. |
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2009 Midyear Meeting
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2008-2009 Calendar and Key Dates
February 3
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
YLD
Teleconference
The Last Thing Hanging in the Closet: Domestic Violence in LGBT Relationships
(Legal Issues and Remedies)
February 2 – 6
National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week
February 12 – 14
ABA YLD Midyear Meeting
Boston, MA
February 14
2009-2010 ABA YLD Candidate Declaration due by the adjournment of the ABA
YLD Midyear Meeting Assembly
February 15
2009-2010 YLD Appointment Application Deadline
February 20
2009
Levit Essay Contest Deadline
March 1
Subgrant
Deadline for YLD Affiliates
March 3
1 p.m. - 2 p.m. ET
YLD 2009 Teleconference Series
Anatomy of a Trial: Cross-Examination
April 15
Deadline for ABA YLD
Affiliates to submit district representatives -
Even numbered
districts only for 2009-2011 term
April 21 – 23
ABA Day in Washington
May 1
Law Day
A Legacy of Liberty: Celebrating Lincoln's Bicentennial
May 5
1 p.m. - 2 p.m. ET
YLD
2009 Teleconference Series
Anatomy of a Trial: Closing Arguments
May 14 – 16
ABA Young Lawyers Division and Law Practice Management Section Joint
Spring Conference
New Orleans, LA
June 15
Awards of Achievement
Deadline for YLD Affiliates
2009-2010 YLD Scholarship Deadline
July 7
1 p.m. - 2 p.m. ET
YLD
2009 Teleconference Series
Elevating Your Advocacy: Understanding the Differences Between Litigating in
Trial and Appellate Courts
July 30 – August 1
ABA Annual Meeting and YLD 75th Anniversary Celebration
Chicago, IL
August 28
2009 National Outstanding Young Lawyer Award Deadline
September 1
1 p.m. - 2 p.m. ET
YLD
2009 Teleconference Series
Anatomy of an Appeal: Part 1: Procedure
November 3
1 p.m. - 2 p.m. ET
YLD
2009 Teleconference Series
Anatomy of an Appeal: Part 2: Persuasion
Submit a Program Proposal Today!
Program submissions are considered for YLD conferences and teleconferences.
