Young Lawyers Division
The purpose of the Young Lawyers Division is to foster discussions and interchange of ideas relative to the duties, responsibilities and problems of the younger members of the legal profession in the State of Louisiana; to aid in their advancement; to encourage their interest and participation in the activities of the Louisiana State Bar Association, and, in general, to further the purposes and objectives of the LSBA.
This site is a public service of the LSBA-YLD Council, providing YLD information to the public, communicating with YLD members.
Nomination Deadline is Feb. 15 for 2012 Young Lawyers Division Awards
The nomination deadline is Feb. 15, 2012, for several LSBA Young Lawyers Division awards. All awards will be presented at the LSBA Annual Meeting in Destin, Fla., in June 2012. Awards include the Hon. Michaelle Pitard Wynne Professionalism Award, the Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, the Service to the Public Award, the Service to the Bar Award and the YLD Pro Bono Award.
Click here for more information on each award and submission information.
Regional High School Mock Trial Competitions Scheduled for February and March
The Regional High School Mock Trial Competitions have been scheduled. As described below, the competitions are set to take place at the end of February and early March, 2012. For more information on the regional competitions, please contact the Regional Coordinators. View a complete listing of the parishes comprising Regions 1-4 and the contact information for the Regional Coordinators (page 13) in the 2012 Mock Trial Handbook.
Region1- Shreveport/Monroe/Alexandria
Date of Regional Competition - March 3, 2012; Deadline to register- February 17, 2012; Location of competition - 1st JDC, Shreveport
Region 2- Lafayette/Lake Charles
Date of Regional Competition - February 25, 2012; Deadline for registration ended January 16, 2012; Location of competition- 15th JDC, Lafayette Parish Courthouse
Region 3- Baton Rouge/Livingston/Ascension
Date of Regional Competition- March 2-3, 2012; Deadline for registration ended January 25, 2012; Location of competition- 19th JDC, Baton Rouge
Region 4- New Orleans/Northshore
Date of Regional Competition- March 3, 2012; Deadline to register- February 14, 2012; Location of competition- 24th JDC, Gretna
Winners of the Regional Competitions will go on to compete in the State High School Mock Trial Competition on March 17, 2012, in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Click here for the Mock Trial Case Materials
Corrections/Clarifications to Mock Trial Case Materials
Download Handbook
Download Exhibits
Please note that St. Tammany Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, and Washington Parish are now a part of District 4 for the HS Mock Trial Competition.
Barristers for Boards 2012 United Way Event
Join the Louisiana State Bar Association and United Way for a meet-and-greet with nonprofit agencies in the community. Become a Board Member and be a part of the change you want to see in the greater New Orleans area.
Date: February 2, 2012
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Place: 2515 Canal Street/ Bynum Conference Room, 1st Floor
To RSVP or for more info, contact Barbara Olynick.
Click here for a flyer of the event.
Law Student Membership
If you are currently a Louisiana law student, join the Law Student Membership of the Louisiana State Bar Association. You can obtain the same membership benefits offered to the lawyers of Louisiana, access excellent networking opportunities and receive a free subscription to the Louisiana Bar Journal.
Click here for brochure and application.