Young Lawyers Division Activities
"Ask-a-Lawyer" Call-in (Statewide)
Free legal information is provided to callers in conjunction with the annual Law Day celebration held in early May.
Bar Exam Orientation
The process of taking the bar exam is explained to applicants by a representative from the Board of Bar Examiners and YLD volunteers.
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
A committee of YLD members develop with State Bar staff the annual "Bridge the Gap" seminar for new attorneys. YLD representatives may serve as faculty and assist with planning other CLE programs relevant to new attorneys.
Homeless Legal Clinic (Albuquerque, Las Cruces and Santa Fe)
Pro Bono legal services are provided at the HealthCare for the Homeless location in downtown Albuquerque and Las Cruces, and Santa Fe. The Santa Fe location is at the St. Elizabeth Shelter, 804 Alarid St., which can be reached by calling (505) 982-6611, extension 108. The e-mail contact for each location is as follows:
Albuquerque Laurel Nesbitt, nesbitt@66law.com
Las Cruces Steven Almanza, estevalmanza@hotmail.com
Santa Fe Donna Lynch, djlynch58@comcast.net
Junior Judges (ongoing)
Interactive community service program designed to teach 3rd, 4th and 5th graders to judge for themselves what the right thing to do is in tough situations. Topics include bullying, cheating, gangs and weapons, drugs and alcohol, and teasing. Video and teaching curriculum available to assist volunteer attorneys with class presentations/ discussions. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Dooley Gilchrist at wgg@nmcounsel.com.
Justice for All Ball (ongoing)
First annual event to recognize long-term commitment by New Mexico attorneys and judges to providing access to justice for low and moderate-income persons. Planned and hosted with Equal Access to Justice. Inaugural Pamela Minzner Equal Access to Justice award to be presented. Check back here for specific details in upcoming months. For more information, please contact Kate Mulqueen, Campaign Director for EAJ, kmulqueen@nmbar.org, or Martha Chicoski at mary.martha.chicoski@farmers.com.
Sign Up for Second Anuual Justice for All Ball - November 14th
Newsletter
Articles for new practitioners are written by YLD members and disseminated to all in the division.
Regional Brownbag Luncheons
Local judges inform and discuss with new attorneys matters related to practicing law in the courts.
Summer Fellowship Program
The YLD is offering two fellowships for the summer of 2009 to law students who are interested in working in public interest law or the government sector. If you are interested in additional information and would like to submit an application, click on the following link:
2009 Summer Fellowships
UNM School of Law
For more information, please contact a member of the YLD Board:
2009 YLD Board of Directors
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