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    ABA Young Lawyer Leadership Opportunities

    The YLD seeks involvement from young lawyers who are interested in furthering their leadership skills and advancing national initiatives and causes.

    Volunteer Leader Appointments

    The application period is currently closed. If you’d still like to apply please contact [email protected] for assistance

    2025-2026 Appointments Application
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    2025-2026 Leadership Role Descriptions

    The application period is currently closed. If you’d still like to apply please contact [email protected] for assistance.

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    Welcome Letter

    Brandon Riches our ABA YLD Chair Elect for 2025-2026, invites you to consider pitching in as a volunteer leader for next bar year. No matter your interests, skillsets, or talents, the ABA YLD would love to invite your participation.

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    Well-being and Bar Association Leadership: How to Handle and Master the Irons in the Fire as a Young Lawyer

    Are you considering getting involved in Young Lawyer Division (YLD) Leadership, but are worried that you have too much on your plate? Believe it or not, it can be done!

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    Key Application Documents

    Position Descriptions: Senior Leaders

    Director and Cabinet Designations; 2025-2026.

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    Position Descriptions: Volunteer Positions

    All Other YLD Volunteer Roles; 2025-2026.

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    Questions?

    If you have questions about the applications process, contact Chair-elect Brandon Riches ([email protected]) or Lydia Calder ([email protected]) for tech issues pertaining to the application.