By Kayla Britt Dear 11-year-old Kayla, As you sit in your treatment chair, taking intravenous chemotherapy treatments for 12 hours at a time, watching Mary Kate and Ashley movies and making crafts, fighting the nausea and fatigue, wondering what your future may hold, trust me when I tell you that you will live a “normal” […]
By Bryan Howard As a part-time law student working full-time and attending school in the evenings, I have experienced the lack of awareness and understanding that so many people and organizations have about the process. Working all day and then attending classes in the evenings does not leave much time for networking, attending extracurricular events, […]
By Kayla Britt A lawyer’s responsibility extends beyond the law. As an individual who was able to become a lawyer based on the support and resources provided to me by the NCDHHS’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (“VR”), I consider it an ethical obligation to inform my communities about their services. VR helps people with […]
By Jonathan Bogues Dear 26-year-old Jonathan, Congratulations are in order. You’ve worked hard, graduated from law school, and passed the North Carolina Bar Exam! You’re the first person in your family, immediate or extended, to obtain a graduate degree and reach these new heights. Your family is so proud of you and brags on you […]
By Alex Gwynn, Will Robertson, and Matt Meinel 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 Spencer Fritts and Meredith Brewer The winners of the 2023 North Carolina Legal Feeding Frenzy were recognized on Monday, May 1, by Attorney General Josh Stein. The Legal Feeding Frenzy is an annual collaborative effort of the North Carolina Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, the North Carolina Foundation Endowment, Feeding the Carolinas, and the […]
By Emily Askew and Theresa DiCenzo Landing a Job After your 2L Year You’ve finished your first year (yay!), and you’re knee-deep in your summer internship. While it’s important to continue focusing your efforts and energy on your summer internship, it’s equally important to keep in mind that you will most likely need to begin preparing […]
By Taylor Dewberry I have been Smith Anderson’s Chief Diversity Officer for over a year now. In this new role for our firm, I have contributed to the impactful Diversity and Inclusion (“D&I”) efforts of our firm’s longstanding D&I Committee and led other new and exciting efforts and projects. As a Black and Asian woman, […]
By Kate Rech Men have historically dominated the legal profession. However, times are changing and more women are pursuing law degrees and legal industry jobs. According to a study done in 2021, women make up 55% of law students in the United States, nearly a 15% increase since 2000. Legal firms that strive to improve […]
By Spencer Fritts and Meredith Brewer One in five children are food insecure in North Carolina, and more than 1.2 million North Carolinians – from children to seniors – face food insecurity and hunger in our state. The NCBA YLD’s Legal Feeding Frenzy is an opportunity for our legal community to come together to fight […]