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New voter awareness effort launched

Every four years, the Young Lawyers Division reactivates its Voter Awareness Committee to help high school students better understand the American electoral system and the history of voting rights in the country. A number of resources are available for educators, parents and students on the voter education page. Schools or groups interested in having an attorney speak to students about voting issues may contact the TBA at (615) 383-7421 or toll free at (800) 899-6993.

Final 2008 Long Range Plan released
Every five years, the YLD revises its long-range plan. Over the course of the last year, the Long Range Planning Committee worked diligently to draft a plan to guide the organization for the next several years. Download the plan

2008 Public Service Day
Each year in conjunction with Law Day, lawyers across the state participate in projects designed to serve the public. Read about the projects held this past spring.

YLD mentoring program
New to the practice in Tennessee? Trying to choose an area of concentration? Just need some career advice? Then this program is for you. Whether you are a law student, in your first few months of practice or reevaluating your career after several years, we can help you make the most of your professional life. The YLD now offers a mentoring program that can be designed to meet your individual needs. Take the first step: Download an application and waiver form

Want to serve as a mentor?
If you would be willing to mentor a younger colleague, please complete this application and waiver form

YLD releases disaster legal services manual
This new publication provides resources for volunteer attorneys providing legal assistance to victims of disasters.
Download the manual

YLD helps teens make wise life choices
The TBA Young Lawyers Division in conjunction with the TBA Family Law Section is looking for volunteers to present a new life skills program in high schools across the state. This new program, called "Building Healthy Relationships," teaches young people how to make wise life choices about finances, marriage and divorce. If you would like to get involved in this program, contact Children's Issues Committee Chair Wes Bryant at wbryant@hardinandparkes.com