Young Lawyers Division
The Young Lawyers Division (YLD) offers younger lawyers and law students an opportunity to make a difference in our community and to participate in leadership roles within the Colorado Lawyers Committee.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership in the CLC YLD is open without charge to law students, attorneys under 40 and/or those who have less than eight years in legal practice. Joining the CLC YLD is a rewarding way to meet other young lawyers who also want to make a difference in the community and participate in the leadership of the Colorado Lawyers Committee.
YLD GRANT PROGRAM
The CLC YLD Grant Program funds YLD members to assist in their efforts to further the CLC mission of making a difference for children and the underserved through education, advocacy, and systemic change. Members can apply for grants to help defray costs in pro bono representation, fund materials or space for clinics or other direct services, or provide scholarships for trainings that assist lawyers in providing pro bono services.
Grants are awarded on a rolling basis, based on need and availability of funding. Grants are generally limited to $1,000 per lawyer/project. Cash will not be given; after a grant is awarded, the recipient can either submit an invoice for payment or a receipt for reimbursement.
YLD EVENTS: Derby Party: Betting Big on Justice!
Join us for the Inaugural CLC Derby Party: Betting Big on Justice, hosted by the CLC Young Lawyers Division! Don your best Derby attire for an evening out in McGregor Square filled with food, drinks, betting on the horses,* and a silent auction. The bigger your hat the better! Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your neighbors! All are welcome.
Proceeds from the event support the many active task forces and projects of the Colorado Lawyers Committee, including the YLD Grant Program which allows YLD Members to apply for grants to help defray costs in pro bono representation, fund materials or space for clinics or other direct services, and provide scholarships for trainings that assist lawyers in providing pro bono services.
Hurry up and secure your spot now! Early bird pricing ends on April 18th.
Early Bird Pricing: $50/ticket
After April 18th: $60/ticket
Each ticket includes: Heavy appetizers, open bar, and a starter pack of “betting” chips*! Early bird tickets are also automatically entered into the special drawing!
*Horse betting will not be with real money, but for prizes and bragging rights.