• All  Philadelphia Bar Association members who have not reached their 37th birthday or
• All Philadelphia Bar Association members who are 37 or older and have been practicing less than three years.

Membership in the YLD is automatic for attorneys who meet the criteria and have paid the regular Bar Association annual dues -- there is no additional fee to be a member of the YLD.

How is the YLD Structured?
The YLD Executive Committee manages and directs the business and activities of the YLD's more than 2,900 members, including oversight of 20 committees in the areas of public service, law-related education and service to the legal community.  Each year, seven new members are elected to serve three-year terms on the Executive Committee, and one additional member is appointed by the Chair.

The Executive Committee is always looking for new ideas and projects.  If you have an idea about how to improve the community, the courts, or the practice of law, please contact any YLD Executive Committee member.

What does the YLD do?
The YLD is very active in both the law community and the community of Philadelphia. Throughout the year, members of the YLD are involved in numerous committees to develop programs that help children, the elderly, the disadvantaged, and many more.

September

September 05, 2012 YLD Election Information Meeting Sept. 24; Nominees Sought  

January

January 20, 2012 Get Admitted to U.S. Supreme Court May 14  

August

August 07, 2011 Legal Education Program "People's Law School" Open to Area Residents, Special Early-Bird Rate Available  

July

July 28, 2011 2011 YLD Photography Contest Presents Chance to Win Gift Certificate to Ruth's Chris  

May

May 02, 2011 Conversation with Law School Deans at May 24 Chancellor's Forum  

April

April 25, 2011 Philadelphia Bar Association to Celebrate Law Week 2011 Next Week, May 2-6  

February

February 20, 2011 Michael Barkann to Speak, Community Service Awards to be Conferred at YLD Annual Meeting, April 14  

February 18, 2011 YLD to Present New Casino Night & Annual Fundraiser, May 14  

January

January 20, 2011 Young Lawyers Division to Present Improved YLD Bootcamp, Feb. 18  

January 19, 2011 YLD Now Accepting Nominations for Peretta, Perry Awards; Deadline Feb. 7  

July

July 21, 2010 YLD 2010 Photography Contest Presents Chance to Win Gift Certificate to Ruth's Chris Steak House  

July 21, 2010 Philadelphia Bar Association to Present Six-Week Legal Education Program, "The People's Law School"  

May

May 26, 2010 YLD to Host Diversity Scholarship Reception and Continuing Legal Education Seminar on the Dangers of Stereotypes, June 17  

March

March 16, 2010 Volunteer Attorneys Needed for Law Week 2010 Celebration, April 26-May 3  

March 05, 2010 Sharon Pinkenson, Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office, to Speak at YLD Annual Meeting, March 31