Membership

    The Young Lawyers Division* is the largest young lawyer organization in the world. In addition to the many benefits of ABA Membership, the Young Lawyers Division is here to help you.

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    The Division also works with a network of 300-plus affiliated young lawyer organizations (Affiliates) from around the world. Together, we play an important role in serving the public, the profession, and our communities.

    Not an ABA Member?

    ABA Lawyer Members under 36 years old or admitted to practice for five years or less are automatically enrolled in the Young Lawyers Division (YLD) at no additional charge. To activate and claim your profile click the join link.

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    Member Testimonials

    What our members say

    Latanishia Watters

    As a young lawyer, the ABA has provided me the opportunity to meet and develop relationships with a diverse network of lawyers from all over the country, invaluable career development resources, leadership opportunities, and most importantly, the opportunity to give back to the communities we serve through inspiring public service projects such as Choose Law, Wills for Heros, and They Had A Dream Too.

    Partner, Hand Arendall LLC

    Birmingham, AL

    Genevieve M. Spires

    The ABA YLD has given me the opportunity to meet and network with outstanding lawyers from across the country, as well as develop substantive know-how and leadership skills that I use every day in my practice.

    Counsel, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney P.C.

    Newark, NJ

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