Kayla Britt
BarCARES Board Nominations Are Open!
Do you care about the mental health of lawyers, law students and paralegals? Would you like to serve on a board that works towards making a variety of mental…
A Letter to My Younger Self
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…
The Intersection of Law, Policy, and Disability Resources: An Introduction to NC Vocational Rehabilitation
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…
How To Find Federal, State, and Local Government Jobs
Did you know that there are a variety of websites where you can find government jobs in North Carolina? Whether you are interested in federal, state, or local…
Government & Public Sector Section Awards Four Summer Scholarships
The North Carolina Bar Association’s Government & Public Sector Section annually awards scholarships to law students serving in unpaid summer…
Searching for Volunteers for the Grab-a-Coffee Program – Summer 2022 Launch
The YLD’s Law Student Outreach Committee is continuing its flagship Grab-a-Coffee Program (“GaC”) over the summer! GaC is a statewide program that pairs…
“Out of the Office” Series
At the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, when uncertainty was at its highest and I was spending all my time at home, I randomly had the desire to paint.…
Searching for Volunteers for the Grab-a-Coffee Program – Spring 2022 Launch
The YLD’s Law Student Outreach Committee is continuing its flagship Grab-a-Coffee Program (“GaC”) during the spring academic semester. GaC is a…
How to Apply for Admission to Federal Courts
Efficiency is a lawyer’s best friend. Below you will find a cheat sheet with information and resources you need to apply for admission to the United States…
The Benefits of a Temporary Position
The last thing a lawyer may want to hear when they first pass the bar, or when they are between jobs, is to accept a temporary position. The uncertainty…