Young Lawyers Division

The 2020 Student Loan Debt Survey Report

With few exceptions, all law school graduates are impacted by student loan debt. And for many, that debt continues to grow after graduation, impacting personal lives, career paths, and mental health. The 2020 ABA YLD Law School Student Loan Debt Survey Report examines the issues at the heart of the student loan crisis, and offers recommendations. Get the findings on our new student loan advocacy page.

Tools For Your Professional Life

Our digital publications, TYL magazine and After The Bar, are here to guide new lawyers through the early stages of their legal careers as the experts talk about job search tips, strategies for building your practice, and the best resources to add to your professional toolkit.

Find a way to help those in need during a disaster

The YLD Disaster Legal Services Program and Paladin have launched the first national disaster relief pro bono portal. This free centralized, sortable database will list opportunities to serve those impacted by COVID-19 and other natural disasters.

Presenting the 2020 On the Rise - Top 40 Young Lawyers Awards

Meet the 40 young lawyers the YLD is honoring this year with its On The Rise Awards! These attorneys exemplify a broad range of high achievement, innovation, vision, leadership, and legal and community service.

So you want to serve on a nonprofit board?

Serving on a non-profit board can be a great way to get more involved in the local community and contribute to a cause that is personally meaningful. This program will provide tips for lawyers considering joining a nonprofit board, as well as provide some practical and ethical considerations for the lawyer who has been asked to provide legal advice.

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