A Seat at the Table
An initiative of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division that seeks to develop the next generation of dynamic and innovative leaders for our communities.
Projects & Awards
The Division takes pride in making positive contributions to communities in which we practice, shaping the legal profession, and helping young lawyers succeed.
Initiatives
No Limits
The YLD wants to create a national dialogue among young lawyers, to discuss the challenges women attorneys face, share strategies, and find solutions. No Limits offers programming and access to national resources to assist young women attorneys as they navigate their careers.
Men of Color Project
A resource for men of color during law school and in the pivotal first years of practice.
Disaster Legal Services
Through the Disaster Legal Services Program, the ABA Young Lawyers Division (ABA YLD) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provide immediate temporary legal assistance to disaster survivors at no charge.
Fit2Practice
Recognizing the challenges young attorneys face in establishing and maintaining healthier lifestyles
Diversity and Inclusion
The ABA YLD promotes full and equal participation in the Division for a membership inclusive of lawyers of varying gender, national origin, racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientation and gender identity, and of lawyers with disabilities.
Home Safe Home
During the 2017-2019 bar years, the ABA YLD is committed to making home a safe place for everyone through its national anti-domestic violence public service project, Home Safe Home.
Past Initiatives
Initiatives that past chairs have initiated for the public good and the betterment of the community.
Awards
On the Rise - Top 40 Young Lawyers Award
The On The Rise Award program provides national recognition for ABA young lawyer members who exemplify a broad range of high achievement, innovation, vision, leadership, and legal and community service.
Outstanding Young Military Lawyer Award
This award, a joint effort of the American Bar Association Young Lawyer Division and Judge Advocate Association, recognizes the legal contributions of one young judge advocate from each uniformed service: the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Coast Guard.
Awards of Achievement
This program is an opportunity for state and local young lawyer organizations Affiliated with the ABA Young Lawyers Division to submit their best projects for evaluation and recognition by a jury of their peers.
Subgrants
Subgrants are awarded annually by the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (YLD), with support from the ABA Fund for Justice and Education. The program is designed to promote quality projects developed by affiliated young lawyer organizations and to assist in the success of the program by providing support through program funding.
Law Day Art Contest
This annual contest provides a wonderful opportunity to learn about our legal system, justice, get creative and win prizes. The contest can be incorporated into a curriculum, offered as extra credit, or just done for fun. Individual and groups submissions are welcomed.