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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…