Welcome to the Washington Young Lawyers Division!

The purpose of the Washington Young Lawyers Division (WYLD) shall be to encourage the interest and participation of young lawyers in WSBA activities, to develop and conduct programs of value to young lawyers and the public, to improve the legal system, and to enhance the quality of the legal profession in our state and our country.

To receive e-mails about upcoming WYLD events, subscribe to the WYLD Membership Outreach Committee list serve by sending an e-mail to WYLD-Membership-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

Events and Announcements

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• Attorneys are needed for Seattle University School of Law's 7th Annual Job Shadow Program. Job shadowing will take place from March 8-12th. The time commitment is flexible. View the invitation for details.
•  Join the WYLD for a night a night of networking and bowling at the Garage on February 26, 2010. Cost is $5. View the details here.
• The CLE Express #13 comes to Bremerton! On March 6, 2010, the CLE Committee will host a CLE Express in Bremerton. Topics will include free speech, data mining, and e-discovery. 3 CLE credits (2 general, 1 ethics) pending. View the details and register now!
• Serve your community with the WYLD! Join the Public Service/Pro Bono Committee to give time to FareStart and Habitat for Humanity. The need for volunteers for FareStart has been met - thank you to everyone who volunteered. More details on Habitat for Humanity will follow shortly.
• You be the Jury! The YMCA Mock Trial State Competition allows students to participate in a "true-to-life" courtroom drama. A "jury" of attorneys rates teams for their presentation while the presiding judge rules on the motions, objections, and ultimately the merits. Volunteers are needed to serve as attorney raters on March 26-28. Sign up today! For a full schedule of events, click here.