The North Carolina Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division is hosting Part 2 of the four-part Lunch and Learn Series focused on various practice areas. Every third Wednesday at noon, you will hear from one of our liaisons and YLD council about what it’s like to work in their practice areas. The second series will be held on March 17, 2021, at noon and will cover going in-house.
Register here for the In-House Counsel Series on March 17!
Learn what it takes to be an in-house lawyer, what a typical day is like, and what some of the pros and cons are, and ask questions and network with fellow YLD members! Whether you are a young lawyer, transitioning lawyer, or law student, find out what it’s like to work in various practice areas and the best way to position yourself to get there.
Every first Friday of May, the American Bar Association hosts Law Day to celebrate the role of law in our society and to cultivate a deeper understanding of the legal profession. Law Day 2021 will focus on “reminding us that we the people share the responsibility to promote the rule of law, defend liberty, and pursue justice.” During the North Carolina Bar Association’s Law Week, the Liberty Bell Committee hosts several competitions to recognize students and legal professionals throughout the state who have dedicated their time to pursuing justice and being a voice for all. The committee is excited to announce that it will be hosting this year’s Law Day celebration on Friday, May 7, 2021. Please see a list of competitions for students and legal professionals below.
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Due to COVID-19, the NCBA YLD Legal Feeding Frenzy has decided not to host an in-person kickoff event this year. While we are disappointed that we cannot all come together face-to-face, we are excited for the opportunity to bring everyone together virtually for a friendly, competitive kickoff for #LFF2021!
Join us on February 26, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and help us spread the word about food insecurity in North Carolina. Teams that choose to participate will have 12 additional hours to fundraise online and get ahead of their competitors. Throughout the day, Attorney General Josh Stein, FTC Executive Director Mike Darrow, local food banks and members of the NCBA will be livestreaming updates and shoutouts across various social media platforms.
The North Carolina Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division is hosting a new four-part Lunch and Learn Series focused on various practice areas. Every third Wednesday at 12 p.m., you will hear from one of our liaisons and YLD council about what it’s like to work in their practice areas. The first series will be held on Feb. 17, 2021, at 12 p.m. and will cover Sports and Entertainment Law.
Register here for the Sports and Entertainment Law Series on Feb. 17!
Learn what it takes to be a sports and entertainment lawyer, what a typical day is like, and what some of the pros and cons are, and ask questions and network with fellow YLD members! Whether you are a young lawyer, transitioning lawyer, or law student, find out what it’s like to work in various practice areas and the best way to position yourself to get there.
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February celebrates Black History Month. In honor of Black History Month, the YLD Pro Bono Committee is challenging you to participate in five (5) hours of pro bono work this month. We ask that your pro bono participation focus on historically underserved communities. Participants can sign up for this challenge by pledging their commitment and recording hours here: Challenge Sign-Up Sheet. We will announce a random drawing on our First Inaugural YLD Pro Bono Day on Feb. 26!
On Feb. 26, 2021, please join the YLD Pro Bono Committee for YLD Pro Bono Day. We plan to have an insightful panel at 11 a.m. to discuss how judges and attorneys in your community are participating in pro bono work and impacting the lives of others who need legal representation. The panelists will be Judge Richard Dietz, Judge Linda Stephens, Troy Shelton and Evin Grant. You can register for the panel here. In the afternoon, a Driver’s License Restoration Clinic will be available to participants who sign up here: Clinic Sign-Up Sheet. The clinic consists of one (1) hour of CLE training and two (2) hours of pro bono work and begins at 12:30 pm. You can make a difference in someone’s life in just that short amount of time. You can view more details about the clinic here.
For a special message about Pro Bono Day, watch the video below.
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The YLD Communications Committee, in conjunction with YLD leadership, is excited to announce that its 2021 Writing Competition, “Getting Creative During Quarantine,” is open as of today, January 13!
We invite you to submit an original piece of creative writing in one of two broad categories: (1) Inspirational experiences, thoughts, reflections, and lessons learned; or (2) Challenges faced personally and/or your perspective on those faced by society at large. The subject matter should be at least loosely related to COVID-19; however, it need not be law related. Entries can be fiction or nonfiction and should be written in accordance with the rules set forth below.
January is YLD Wellness month, with a different wellness-themed event scheduled for each week of the month. We hope you were able to take advantage of our free virtual yoga and meditation class during week 1 and that you will be on the lookout for another free virtual workout in week 4.
This week (January 11 to 15), we are holding a healthy eating photo contest! To enter, simply post pictures of your healthy meals this week on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and use the hashtag #myNCBA or #YLDWellness. We will be awarding prizes to the three best-looking healthy meals! For bonus points, let us know if you cooked the meal or where you got it from and what it is.
In addition to the photo contest, we will also be hosting a free virtual cooking class on January 13 at 5:30 p.m. Chef Josh Crawford will be teaching us how to “cook in harmony” while we prepare a healthy meal of herb-crusted chicken with brown rice and succotash. To participate, register here by Tuesday, January 12, at 5:00 p.m.
Save the date for January 21 at noon. During week 3 of Wellness Month, we will be offering a free presentation on mental wellness by Brett Bowers, NCCU Director of Wellness, and Richard Hicks, Executive Director of HRC. To learn more about Richard Hicks, click here and to learn more about Brett Bowers, click here.
The YLD is happy to be able to make wellness the Division’s focus during January and plans to continue making it a focus with a series of blog posts on the topic, which will be offered throughout the bar year.
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