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The Young Lawyer Past Issues FAQ	*The Young Lawyer, circulating to over 153,000 readers, is the Division's practice-oriented publication which focuses on matters of interest for the new lawyer. January 2009 Issue* ABA YLD's 2009 Teleconference Series Seven Secrets Your Boss Wants You to Know (But Won't Tell You) It's Back to Basics for Junior Business Lawyers Straight Talk from Partners To Young Lawyers Expert Advice on Improving Your Opening Statements and Direct Examination 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. November/December 2008 Issue
	Service Juris America! Join DCBA/YLS for Community Service Nationwide Texas Young Lawyers Lead the Way to Educate Domestic Violence Victims About Their Legal Rights Disaster Legal Services: Providing Legal Services to Victims of National Disasters Budgeting in a Pinch: How to Create and Implement a Budget During Difficult Financial Times Around the Country . . .	ABA YLD’s Diversity Plan Welcoming Young Lawyers: Nebraska Lawyers Appreciate Tradition of Cornhusker Country Career Planning and Counseling: What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? San Diego: Fall Conference Offers Networking, Socializing, and Giving Back to Community Spotlight on Outstanding Young Military Service Lawyer Award Winners
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 November/December 2008 Issue 2009 Midyear Meeting - February 12-14 in Boston, MA The ABA YLD's Launches a New Teleconference Series The ABA YLD is Accepting Appointment Applications for the 2009-2010 Bar Year Around the Country . . . Budgeting in a Pinch: How to Create and Implement a Budget During Difficult Financial Times
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.