About the Division
The American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, composed of approximately 153,500 members, is the home of 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
- Deadline to file nominations for 2009-2010 is the Assembly’s adjournment at the Midyear meeting on February 14, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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
 Photo by StartHereBoston.com |
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2008-2009 Calendar and Key Dates
December 1
Local affiliates must submit delegate nominations
to state young lawyer organization
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
March 1
Subgrant
Deadline for YLD Affiliates
April 21 – 23
ABA Day in Washington
May 1
Law Day
A Legacy of Liberty: Celebrating Lincoln's Bicentennial
May 14 – 16
YLD and ABA Law Practice Management Joint Spring Conference
New Orleans, LA
June 15
Awards of Achievement
Deadline for YLD Affiliates
2009-2010 YLD Scholarship Deadline
July 30 – August 1
ABA Annual Meeting and YLD 75th Anniversary Celebration
Chicago, IL
August 28
2009 National Outstanding Young Lawyer Award Deadline
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Program submissions are considered for YLD conferences and teleconferences.
