The Mecklenburg Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (YLD) is one of the best ways for new lawyers to meet and network with their colleagues through a variety of social events and opportunities to volunteer within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community. Relationships begun today in the YLD can make a huge difference in careers tomorrow.
Joining the YLD
You must be a member of the Mecklenburg Bar Association, 36 years old or younger or within your first 10 years of practicing law in Mecklenburg County to join the Mecklenburg Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (YLD).
Newly sworn-in admittees: Receive the first year of MBA Young Lawyers Division membership for free! Each newly-admitted lawyer in Mecklenburg County who is eligible for membership in the MBA Young Lawyers Division will be granted FREE membership in the YLD throughout the fiscal year in which he or she is sworn-in. After your first complimentary year, YLD membership is only $35 annually, making the YLD one of the best and most affordable ways to make connections in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg legal community.
Law Students: Join the MBA for $50/year! Benefits include a YLD student affiliate membership, MBA Level 1 membership for one year after being admitted to the NC Bar, and discounted member rate for the MBA PNA program after being admitted. Click here to join.
MBA Member: Already an MBA member? Email mba@meckbar.org to add the Young Lawyers Division to your membership.
Begin creating lasting relationships with your colleagues. Please contact yld@meckbar.org with any questions.
The goals of the MBA Young Lawyers Division (YLD) are accomplished through the work of established committees. Maximize your YLD experience by joining one of the numerous YLD committees seeking volunteers. If you are interested in joining a YLD Committee, complete this form.
YLD Council Members are great points of contact for getting involved with a particular committee and can answer any questions you may have. To learn more about the current YLD leadership, click here.
YLD Young Lawyer of the Year Award
If you have any questions or would like to discuss how to get more involved in YLD, please email yld@meckbar.org.
Staff Liaison: Montrell Davis, Director of Outreach and Partnerships
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