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Help End Domestic Violence: ABA Young Lawyers Division Puts Together Tools to Get Involved with Eliminating Domestic Violence

The ABA Young Lawyers’ Division recently announced its 2008-2009 public service project called “Voices Against Violence.” Voices Against Violence is a call to action for young lawyers around the country to join forces to end domestic violence. (More)

Young Lawyers Needed to Judge Missouri’s We the People Finals

Young lawyers are needed to act as judges at the We the People mock congressional hearings scheduled for January 26, 2009 in Jefferson City. The Young Lawyers' Section of The Missouri Bar has traditionally partnered with the We the People program, a national constitutional study program for students in Grades 4-12. It’s a great opportunity for public service and is a lot of fun. (More)

Eighth Circuit Judge Duane Benton Speaks with Young Lawyers in Jefferson City

Judge Benton Approximately 25 young lawyers in Jefferson City had the pleasure of having a luncheon with the Honorable Duane Benton, Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. (Full Story)

YLS Helps Cheer Mizzou to Victory over K State

Mizzou On November 8, 2008, the YLS hosted its annual tailgate in the prestigious Lot A of Faurot Field. (More/Photos)

ABA YLD Fall Conference Report

The ABA Young Lawyers’ Division Fall Conference kicked off on Thursday, October 2, 2008 in San Diego, California. A former POW of the Korean War spoke of his military service and how his time overseas affected his eventual practice of law. (More)

YLS Council Adopts Funding Policies; Considers Whether to Change Young Lawyers’ Section Membership Criteria

The YLS Council held its annual fall meeting in Columbia on November 7, 2008. (More)

Nominate Someone for Recognition as a “Young Lawyer You Should Know”

The YLS Council Newsletter Committee continues to look for young and recently admitted lawyers to spotlight in upcoming issues as a “Young Lawyer You Should Know.” (More)

Young Lawyers You Should Know

The Young Lawyers' Section Newsletter Committee asked for young and recently admitted lawyers to nominate a peer who deserved recognition as a "Young Lawyer You Should Know." The committee selected three nominees to be highlighted in this edition of The Young Lawyer: Elijah Haahr of Springfield, Christallyn McCloud of St. Louis, and John McGurk of Kansas City. Click on the following links for excerpts from their nominating petitions showing why their peers thought they deserved recognition.

Haahr
Elijah Haahr

McCloud

Christallyn McCloud

McGurk
John McGurk

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Mentoring Can Help You Succeed as a Lawyer
Mentoring Ad

Are you ready to become the best lawyer you can be? To do so will require you to use “all” of the tools in your tool box. One such tool is the use of a wise, experienced mentor who is able and willing to help. For more information, contact The Missouri Bar Mentoring Program at 573-638-2262. (More)

Ethics CLE Requirement for New Lawyers

Continuing legal education requirements includes requirement of three hours of ethics education within twelve months of admission. (More)

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Lawyer Placement
The Missouri Bar helps lawyers find employment—and employers find lawyers—through the Lawyer Placement Service. The service is provided at no cost to lawyers and employers. (View Job Postings)