Volunteer Leader Appointments
The 2025-2026 Leadership (Non-Director) Application is now open until March 24, 2025.
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.
2025-2026 Appointments Application
2025-2026 Leadership Role Descriptions
ABA YLD’s leadership positions are now open and close March 24, 2025. Please have all documents ready to upload before you start this application process.
Preview the 2025-2026 Senior Leadership Application
Find out what documents and information you need to prepare before applying for a leadership position. You can review the application in advance here. Submissions are only accepted through the online version of the form, not the PDF.
Preview the Leadership Application
Find out what documents and information you need to prepare before applying for a leadership position. You can review the application in advance here. Submissions are only accepted through the online version of the form, not the PDF.
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.
Related CLE
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!
Key Application Documents
Position Descriptions: Senior Leaders
Director and Cabinet Designations; 2025-2026.
Position Descriptions: Volunteer Positions
All Other YLD Volunteer Roles; 2025-2026.
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.