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 […]
By Mary Beth Davis, 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 […]
By Tiqeece Brown Qeece: Bro, young Simba, I owe you a huge apology. I’m so sorry for not maximizing your potential. I am sorry for doubting you for one bit. I let you down. I let us down. I take full responsibility. I want to take this time to reflect, highlight the experiences, and remind […]
By Erin Winters Do you have questions about law school debt? Are you a law school student and want a look at how student debt can affect you? Are you a young lawyer interested in learning about your options on managing and handling law school debt? Well, we have a free webinar to help guide […]
By Courtney Latourrette As a law student, there are many activities and organizations available for students to join, including Moot Court and Law Review. Law students attending American Bar Association (commonly referred to as the “ABA”)-accredited or provisionally accredited law schools are eligible for complimentary membership in the North Carolina Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. […]
By Megan Reilly-Dreas The NCBA’s Young Lawyers Division, together with the Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Committee, are excited to host Friendsgiving & Music Trivia: an evening of food, drinks, friends, and drag, at the Velvet Hippo in beautiful downtown Durham. Come celebrate with old friends and make a few new ones as we give […]