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Young
Lawyers Section Mission Statement
The mission
of the Young Lawyers Section is, among other things, to
serve the community and the legal profession through furtherance
of the ISBA's goals and purposes.
We accomplish
our mission through the combined efforts of the YLS Council,
committees, special projects, liaisons to other Association
entities, and the Sections's affiliation with the American
Bar Association and other state and local bar young lawyers
groups.
What
is the Young Lawyers Section?
The purpose
of the Young Lawyers Section shall be
1) to stimulate
the interest of young lawyers in the objectives of the
Indiana State Bar Association;
2) to carry
on activities which will be of assistance to young lawyers
in the practice of law, and the citizens of this state,
and;
3) to make
reports and recommendations to the governing bodies of
the Indiana State Bar Association.
Qualifications
of a Young Lawyer?
Any member in good standing
of the ISBA and is 36 years old or younger or practicing
less than five years is eligible for membership in the
Young Lawyers Section. (*Membership in the Young Lawyers
Section is complimentary to new admittees and law students.)
How
Do I Join?
Download
a
Section Application or contact
Paula Chan
or (800) 266-2581.
The Annual Dues of the Section are $10 from July 1-June
30.
YLS
Projects and Programs
- "Ask
Me What's Great About America"
- Million Dollar Mile
- FEMA Disaster Relief
Program
- Annual Judicial Reception
in April
- Annual Golf Scramble
held in conjuntion with ISBA Annual Meeting
- YLS Summit: 2-day CLE
program featuring Applied Practice Skills and Substantive
Law
- Develop mentoring guidelines
for mentees and mentors
- Quarterly Newsletter
"YLS Network"
- Annual Awards: Outstanding
Judge, Outstanding Young Lawyer, Liberty Bell
- Assist with Admission
Ceremonies
Legal
Stuff
(You Should Know!)
This
booklet talks about real life issues for young adults
soon to be on their own. It covers issues such as renting
a first apartment, what to do in the event of an automobile
accident, and what to do if arrested.
High schools
can request this booklet through their county bar associations.
Contact the ISBA office at isbaadmin@inbar.org
or 800-266-2581 to get the name and phone number for
your county bar president.
Legal
Stuff (You Should Know!) Chapter 1-11
Legal
Stuff (You
Should Know!) Spanish
Version
YLS
Network Newsletter
The
newsletter of the Young Lawyers Section, YLS Network,
is currently being published four (4) times per year.
The editor, Reynold T. Berry,welcomes members to
contribute articles and information.
Section members
receive the mailings of the newsletter as a member benefit.
Archive
of the YLS Network Newsletter
Young
Lawyers Glossary of Terms
Glossary
of Terms
Section
Officers & Council Roster
The Chair,
Chair-Elect, and Secretary/Treasurer hold their positions
for one-year terms commencing at the Annual Meeting held
during the ISBA Annual Meeting in the fall.
The
Council of the YLS ("Council") will consist
of at least twelve (12), but not more than thirty-five
(35), voting members, and an unlimited number of non-voting
Liaison members. The boting members of the Council will
be composed of the following: the YLS officers, one member
from each of the eleven (11) ISBA Districts, at-large
members, Counsel to the Chair, and Past-Chairs of the
YLS who are still members in good standing of the YLS.
Contact
Information
Send comments
or suggestions about Young Lawyers Section activities
to:
Section Chair,
Marcia J. Ferree
Or comment on the makeup of this web page
to:
Section Liaison, Paula Chan
Last revised:
February 1, 2008
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