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Interested in running for the YNLD Board of Directors? Click here for more information.
YOUNG/NEW LAWYER DIVISION
The Young/New Lawyer Division (YNLD) of the San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA) is comprised of attorney members who have been in practice for fewer than seven (7) years. The YNLD helps bridge the gap between law school and real world legal practice by hosting events geared towards the needs and interests of young/new lawyers, in the areas of: continuing legal education, networking, mentoring, civility and community service.
Members may click here to view the YNLD eCommunity.
Continuing Legal Education: Throughout the year, the YNLD holds a number of continuing legal education seminars that offer members introductory courses in various practice areas and feature prominent attorney and judge presenters. Seminar topics include civil litigation basics and the fundamentals of employment law, criminal law, family law, and corporate and business transactional law.
Networking: The YNLD helps to build a community among young/new lawyers by hosting networking events for members at popular venues around San Diego. This year, these networking events will also include opportunities to develop business contacts with other professional groups and make individual contacts with non-attorney professionals. The YNLD also hosts signature events for the entire SDCBA membership; past events have included Battle of the Bands, Padres Game Night and Casino Night.
Mentoring: The YNLD offers various mentoring opportunities through Networking Circles and the SDCBA Mentoring Program. The Networking Circles will place YNLD members into groups, based on practice area. These groups will provide mentoring and networking opportunities to participants. The SDCBA Mentoring Program pairs YNLD members as mentors with law students as mentees. To get involved in the YNLD Networking Circles and Mentoring Program, click here.
Communications: YNLD publications help to keep members connected and provide members with insight on both legal and non-legal issues common among the young/new lawyer community. The YNLD’s monthly e-magazine, For the Record, publishes articles written by members and includes practice tips from the judiciary. Click here to view archives of For the Record. To view the current version of For the Record, click here.
The YNLD is also on Facebook. To join the YNLD Facebook group, please search "Young New Lawyers Division of the San Diego County Bar Association."
The YNLD also provides a Listserve for its members, allowing members to seek advice from other young/new lawyers.
Community Service: Volunteer opportunities are available to provide pro bono legal service or to work alongside other members at service projects; past community service projects have included Habitat for Humanity, FaceLift and Wills for Heroes. Click here to view volunteer opportunities.
Athletics: The YNLD coordinates softball and basketball teams for members.
GOVERNANCE
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The YNLD is led by a twelve-member board of directors. The board of directors meets on a monthly basis to conduct business. Directors are elected for staggered two-year terms and elections for four director positions are held every Fall.
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Law Student Mentoring Program
The SDCBA and YNLD are pleased to offer third year law students an opportunity to connect with practicing attorneys through its Law Student Mentoring Program. The program will pair third year law students with practicing attorneys, with at least two years experience. Pairs will be matched based on professional and personal interests. All participants will be invited to a kick-off event on October 8, 2010. To find out more and register to participate, click here.
For more information about YNLD Events,
click here.
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| Getting involved with the YNLD is an investment in your future. Please join us and volunteer to help plan YNLD events. Opportunities to help write articles for the YNLD’s monthly e-magazine are also available. To get involved with the YNLD, please e-mail us at ynld@sdcba.org. |
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All SDCBA members with less than seven (7) years of practice are automatically members of the YNLD. Click here for an overview of member benefits or call (619) 231-0781 for more information about membership.
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| YNLD Sponsorship Opportunities |
| The SDCBA and YNLD are seeking sponsors for 2010 programming and events. If you are a business or law firm and are interested in sponsoring the SDCBA/YNLD, please e-mail us at ynld@sdcba.org. |
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| The YNLD is Now on Facebook |
| You are invited to join the YNLD Facebook group. On Facebook, please search "Young New Lawyers Division of the San Diego County Bar Association." The purpose of the YNLD Facebook group is to promote our organization and publicize upcoming events. |
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