By Sheila Spence Welcome to the 2025-2026 bar year! My name is Sheila Spence, and I am delighted to introduce myself as our YLD chair for this exciting year. It is truly an honor to serve in this role, and I am enthusiastic about the opportunities that lie ahead for us to work together. Under […]
By Matt Meinel and Tae Storr Do you have time to grab a cup of coffee? Instead of taking this one to-go, how about spending thirty meaningful minutes with a future lawyer? A half hour of your time is all we need to make this program a success! We are seeking attorney volunteers to connect […]
By Ari Sibrey-Hughes Dear Ari, Today will be a hard day. Reading those words, “We regret to inform you that you did not pass the North Carolina Bar Exam,” will be one of the toughest times you will go through. I know it seems unfair, reflecting back to all the time you spent studying, reading, […]
By Brittany Harry, Cherell Harris, Chazle’ Woodley, Quinn Byars, Huma Khursheed, and Zack Kaplan Introduction The YLD’s Legal Link Committee has been on the move in 2025. Through nine events (and counting) in communities across the state, committee members and guest speakers have engaged with hundreds of middle and high school students in a variety […]
By Maya Davis Last month the New Lawyers in Practice Committee hosted a dynamic and honest conversation centered on growth, transitions, and the tough decisions that shape a legal career. Whether you’re a new associate figuring out your place in a firm or a seasoned attorney contemplating a major move, the event offered insights for […]
By Matt Meinel and Tae Storr Do you have time to grab a cup of coffee? Instead of taking this one to-go, how about spending thirty meaningful minutes with a future lawyer? A half hour of your time is all we need to make this program a success! We are seeking attorney volunteers to connect […]
By Collins Saint If you didn’t know Cheslie Kryst, I wish you had. She was the kind of person you remember long after she leaves the room: sharp, radiant, grounded in purpose. Cheslie was compassion in action. She was brilliance without ego. She was joy, justice, and power, all in one. I first met Cheslie […]
By Tiqeece Brown Continuation from Part I What does it mean to be a lawyer? #FirstGenProbs “No one told me. I didn’t know.” “Wait, is that a thing?” “Am I doing it right?” What does it mean to be a lawyer?
By Tiqeece Brown and Emily Carico The Young Lawyers Division is excited to announce a game-changing event: the Inaugural First Gen Summit! This summit is more than just a gathering — it’s an opportunity to connect, grow, and empower yourself in your personal and professional journey. As a first-generation law student or young lawyer, you […]
By Sidney Thomas and Nicholas Sorensen A little history about Law Day . . . President Dwight D. Eisenhower established the first Law Day on May 1, 1958, to provide an opportunity for the nation and legal community to reflect on the vital role law plays in maintaining justice and order, protecting our rights, and […]