Welcome to the New Lawyer Division!
The San Diego County Bar Association's New Lawyer Division (NLD) is a community for law students and new lawyers in their first 7 years of practice. NLD organizes social events, educational programs, and community outreach opportunities. It also publishes a monthly newsletter (For the Record). Membership is free and open to all SDCBA law student members and members in their first 7 years of practice.
NLD Leadership
Welcome Law Students & New Lawyers!
Congratulations on your fantastic achievement! Did you know that as a law student or a first-year attorney, you have a free membership with the SDCBA good through the end of this year? Find out all the things that your membership provides and get connected today!
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How to Get Involved.
NLD Subdivisions are a great way to contribute and learn more about NLD Leadership. You can also join various practice area Sections or apply to be considered for appointment to an SDCBA Committee. Learn about more ways to get involved and optimize your membership experience here.
How to Stay Connected
Members of the New Lawyer Division can stay connected by:
- Utilizing the New Lawyer Division listserve:
sdcbanld@lists.membercentral.com - Reading the SDCBA's monthly For the Record e-publication dedicated to new lawyers.
- Liking the New Lawyer Division on Facebook
- Following the New Lawyer DIvision on LinkedIn
Division Menu
NLD Leadership Election now through Oct 28th
VOTE HERE
Polls Close October 28 - Must be a member of NLD Divison to be eligible to vote
You will be taken to the "Join a Section" page where you can select New Lawyer Division.
NLD eCommunity »For The Record
Monthly email newsletter
For the Record contains articles of interest to newer practitioners and shares valuable information regarding events, trends, and programs for new lawyers regardless of how they are involved in the SDCBA. It is distributed on the third Thursday of every month.
New Lawyer Division Events
For a full calendar of SDCBA events, click here.
Programs & Events: Review and Approval Process
QUARTERLY SUBMISSION:
Proposed activities by each Section will be submitted by the Section's Executive Committee for review and approval on a quarterly schedule.
SUBMISSION FORM:
Please submit your proposed activities per quarter with a minimum 5 week lead time in advance to the requested date. *All required information must be submitted for the proposed date to be held.