Young Lawyers Division
Searching for Volunteers for the Grab a Coffee Program — Summer 2026
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…
68th Anniversary of Law Day: “The Rule of Law and the American Dream”
What is Law Day? Each year, the American Bar Association (ABA) hosts Law Day on the first Friday of May to celebrate the role of law in our society and to…
What Asheville Revealed About the Future of Legal Leadership
The future of legal leadership is not being shaped in isolation; it is being built in real time at the intersection of crisis response, community engagement…
Where Service Becomes Leadership: Pro Bono in the Lives of Emerging Lawyers
This spring, the YLD Pro Bono Leadership Cohort came together through a meaningful series of pro bono clinics, civic engagement programs and…
Report From the ABA Midyear Meeting
Happy April All! As the new Young Lawyer Delegate to the American Bar Association (ABA) House of Delegates, I would like to take this opportunity to provide…
More Than the Law: Why Having Hobbies Helps Lawyers
The practice of law demands precision, resilience and focus, but we’re at our best when we bring our full selves to the profession. How can we make sure we…
Building Pathways: Durham County Youth Home and the Future of the Profession
Mentorship, lived experience and service came together last summer to break barriers and expand opportunities for justice-involved youth through the…
Women Who Lead: Spotlight on Melissa McKinney
As winter gives way to the promise of spring, the NCBA Young Lawyers Division’s DEI Committee takes this opportunity to recognize and celebrate Women’s…
Redefining Resilience: A Conversation with YLD Chair Sheila Spence on Reflections for Women’s History Month
Opening Question: Resilience & Motivation Alex: As we reflect during Women’s History Month, how would you define resilience in your own words, and…
Making Service Your Professional Identity, Not an Add-On
For many lawyers, service begins as a requirement and includes pro bono hours, bar expectations and résumé building. Over time, however, service can become…