All active and
associate
Virginia State Bar members in good standing, age 36 and under, as well
as those members admitted to the Virginia State Bar as their initial bar
for fewer than three years, are automatically members of the Young Lawyers
Conference. No additional dues are charged for membership in the
YLC. The YLC functions as "a bar within a bar," focusing its efforts on
the special interests and concerns of young and new lawyers. Through
a diverse group of projects, the YLC is a vehicle through which young
lawyers can participate in the governance of the Virginia State Bar, serve
the profession and the public, and enhance the public awareness of the
legal profession. All members receive the YLC's newsletter, Docket Call several times a year.
Conference activities
include: Admission and Orientation Ceremonies (semi-annually), Virginia
Domestic Violence Safety Project, Board Match Program, Minority
Recruitment Conferences, Emergency Legal Services, Membership Support Seminar, Community Law Week Activities, and various Community Outreach Projects.
Named for legendary civil rights attorneys Oliver Hill and Samuel Tucker, the Institute reaches future lawyers at an early age to provide them with exposure and opportunity to explore the legal profession, all at no cost to the participants.
For one week, students are introduced to the legal profession by living on a college campus and attending a number of mock classes (complete with overnight reading assignments) and seminars on career opportunities in the law, test taking strategies, and the college admissions process.
YLC Volunteer Opportunities
Domestic Violence Safety Project
The YLC's Domestic Violence Safety Project seeks members for its statewide committee.
Contact Ken Alger at 540-459-6129 or kennethalger@shentel.net for more information and to volunteer.
Wills for Heroes Program
One of the YLC's signature outreach activities is Wills for Heroes, a program that provides essential estate planning documents (wills, powers of attorney, and advance medical directives) for local police officers, firefighters, and other first responders.
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